Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids, Michigan Taken from the French “bon vivant,” meaning “the good life,” Brewery Vivant is inspired by the Old World traditional brewing styles of Europe. More specifically the region of Wallonia in south Belgium. Expect to see a range of Farmhouse ales, saisons, and Belgians. Farm Hand is a house favorite, a… [Read More]
6 Delicious Stouts to Warmup With This Winter
1. Fair Winds Oatmeal Stout Boatyard Brewing Co. Kalamazoo, Michigan Wedged between three of the Great Lakes, the crew at Boatyard Brewing Company is no stranger to long, frigid windy winters. The cozy brewery is home to one of the most extensive lists of rotating porters and stouts I’ve seen, backed up with a thorough… [Read More]
Laid Back Cafe Meets Hip Brewery: Dropping in on Brite Eyes Brewing Company
Kalamazoo, Michigan: The first thing that hit me was the smell. It didn’t smell like your typical brewery. The familiar scent of hops was there but it was mixed with a lot more. The aroma of fresh coffee grounds, green tea leaves, and steamed milk all wafted through the air of one of Kalamazoo’s smallest… [Read More]
Founded With Passion: A Flight of Success at Founders Brewing Company.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: “Don’t worry! I’ll come and find you!” Page shouted across the bar over the din of music and the loud chatter around the taproom. Having just placed my order at the bar I looked around the crowded room. The space was packed with a crowd of socializers and drinkers all excitedly clamoring… [Read More]
Boatyard Brewing Company: A Pint of Maritime Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan: As I climbed the steps to Boatyard Brewing Company I stopped to admire the building. Boat bumpers hung from the deck’s posts and fishing net was woven around the step’s banister. A lone bulb illuminated the Boatyard insignia above the door. A light drizzle pattered down onto the wooden deck, the atmosphere and… [Read More]
Old World Tradition Meets New World Innovation: A Night at Brewery Vivant
Grand Rapids, Michigan I’d have been hard pressed to find myself in a more eclectic taproom. Sitting across from Jonathan Ward, Brewery Vivant’s very own “Experience Warden” I got the building’s colorful history. “You’re sitting in what used to be the chapel of an old funeral home.” he said, gazing out across the room. “Pews… [Read More]
