Brewery Tour from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven

Heading to the lakeshore and looking for a unique way to experience the trip? Follow our West Michigan Brewery Trail! Turn your trip into a brewery tour and enjoy some local craft brew while taking in the beautiful Michigan scenery. Below is a list of just some of the amazing breweries you can experience between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.

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Grand Rapids:

The Mitten Brewing

The first stop on this West Michigan brewery trail is The Mitten Brewing co.! Founded in 2012 by two lifelong friends, this vintage baseball-themed brewery and pizzeria is a must-stop on your brewery road trip. Kick off your trip with this unique, history-filled restaurant. Built-in one of Grand Rapids’ Victorian masterpieces, the old Engine House No. 9 is now home to this fantastic business. Becoming the first working brewery in the West Side of Grand Rapids since Prohibition their history and offerings are sure to be unlike any other.

Atwater Brewing

Having its start in Detroit Michigan in 1997, Atwater in Grand Rapids opened in 2016 and is located downtown. This German-style brewhouse is the creator of Dirty Blonde and Vanilla Java Porter, two front runners on the craft beer market. With the slogan being, “We drink all we can and sell the rest” the love for this craft clearly begins in-house and expands to communities all around. This is a must-visit on your brewery road trip.

New Holland Brewing- The Knickerbocker

Placed at the gateway of Grand Rapids Michigan’s Westside, this brewery offers drink and food menus that will give you a taste of many other worlds. With a full drink menu offering favorites such as Dragon’s Milk, The Poet, Golden Sails, and many more beers brewed in-house, there is something for every beer connoisseur. If you’re looking for cocktails, wine, and cider, they have many options in those categories, so everyone is sure to find exactly what they want. With a range of food options on the menu, this stop on the tour is a great place to grab a snack or have a delicious meal along with your drinks.

Founders

The Co-Founders of this brewery brewed their first batches in 1997. One year later, their taproom opened for business with the co-founders being the only bartenders. After struggling financially and pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into the business for years, their business turned around with the creation of Dirty Bastard and the debut of bourbon barrel-aged KBS draft. Becoming front runners of the bourbon barrel-aged scene, they grew to their first expansion in 2005. They officially moved to their current location in 2007 and have been growing and serving the community since. In that time they have created a few other front-runner beers, which are staples on their menu and have grown a huge distribution career as well.

Coopersville:

Coopersville Brewery Company

With its slogan being “Smack-dab in the middle of everywhere” this is a natural middle point between Grand Rapids and the lakeshore and is a great middle spot for our tour. Enjoy locally sourced products with a farm-to-table approach at this eclectic, down-to-earth brewery. Offering a variety of beers from pilsners to stout to ales, everyone is sure to find a brew that quenches their thirst. Fill your belly with delicious food from One-Eyed Pete’s kitchen, the breweries sister business. Inspired by southern BBQ the locally sourced food will pair excellently with whatever beer you try.

Allendale:

Trail Pointe Brewing

Beginning in brew kettles, this brewery has expanded into what it is today. Owned by beer lovers who are constantly honing their craft by being a part of the Muskegon Ottawa Brewers club (MOB) this brewery takes pride in the beers it serves. Inspired by a desire to connect with the community even their name pays homage to the history of the city it calls home. Enjoy a beer or cider (or both) while visiting. Also, make sure to try their crisp, bubbly seltzer with light pear and white grape twist. A perfect mid-point stop on this West Michigan Brewery trail!

Grand Haven:

Grand Armory Brewing

Serving the Grand Haven area since 2015 in a historic, 113-year-old building, the Grand Armory Brewing is home to 20 taps and a variety of ales, ciders, and wine. This brewery is unique in that it opens early in the morning with coffee, scones, and a relaxed atmosphere and morphs into a brewery throughout the day. With food, music, and drinks it is a welcoming environment for all ages and a must-visit on your tour to the lakeshore.

Burzurk Brewing Co.

This Caribbean/ Retro style taproom has a Burzurk vibe and fantastic beer options. With 12 taps they offer beers in all styles, ciders, and a unique flavor your own hard seltzer option. Their offerings vary from Mexican/Czech lagers, porters, stouts, IPA’s, and more. Head over to their taproom to sample their beers and check out their awesome merchandise.

Odd Side Ales

With their story beginning in 2010, they began as a micro-brewery and quickly outgrew their pub’s brewing capacity due to high demand for products. After expanding three times, they currently run their operations out of their own 44,000 sq ft facility. They maintain a year-round core group of craft beers while also bringing in new seasonal menu items. They now distribute to 8 states other than Michigan, but seeing their facility in person is unbeatable. Head over to their website to see their different beers on tap. They offer dark beers, light beers, hoppy beers, specialty beers, and sours. Try a sample of each to find your favorite category. Another great stop on this West Michigan brewery trail!

Long Road Distillers Grand Haven

Another stop that is a must-visit takes a break from beers and offers high-quality, masterfully crafted spirits. The spirits are distilled in-house and mixed with the best ingredients to enhance the delicious liquor. Running their business with the mindset “take no shortcuts” they have taken the time to use honest ingredients, crafting every batch from start to finish, and taking the road that many seem to avoid. Also, check out their event space for your future parties, catered with amazing quality food and drink.

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