Not only does Grand Rapids have a plethora of breweries, but many of these breweries offer tasty meals to pair with their award-winning brews. We asked locals what breweries they recommend for savory…
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There’s no doubt that Grand Rapids is known for its award-winning craft beer. While many cities across the United States have burgeoning beer scenes, only Grand Rapids has been voted “Beer City, USA”…
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Grand Rapids was named Beer City USA in 2012 and 2013, thanks to our booming craft brewery industry. You can raise a pint of local beer in a variety of diverse environments around town. Grand Rapids…
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Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders. Quality ciders start with quality apples, and we have one…
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Summer, fall, winter, or spring — no matter the time of year in the Mitten State, many West Michigan breweries have outdoor spaces to let you enjoy al fresco ambiance while sipping on the craft brews…
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In the Grand Rapids area, an increasing number of women are shaping the craft beverage business. From positions like director of operations to co-owner, here are a few of the women who are taking…
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Byron Center, about 20 minutes southwest of downtown Grand Rapids, joined the local craft beer scene when the city’s first and only brewery, Alebird Taphouse and Brewery, opened its doors in May 2019…
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A beautiful aspect of having more than 7,000 breweries in the United States is they exist in all kinds of settings: cities, towns, neighborhoods -- even suburbs. One of those suburbs is Wyoming, just…
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Beer City Eats is an eight-part video series launched in 2019 that follows Grand Rapids native, Adrian “AB” Butler as he samples his way through the nuances of Grand Rapids’ breweries and learns that…
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When Kris and Jason Spaulding opened the doors to Brewery Vivant in 2010, the French and Belgian inspired beers opened eyes to styles of beer rarely seen in Grand Rapids, and even West Michigan as a…
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