Grand Rapids, MI Suggestions...

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  1. atorres

    atorres Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2013 Illinois

    Hey all you Michiganites!

    My wife and I are heading to Grand Rapids at the end of the month. We're hitting Founders for sure but are looking for other suggestions from those who have the lay of the land. Best bottle shops? Best restaurants with quality taps? Best craft bars? Any other local breweries we should know about?

    Looking forward to your suggestions.

    Thanks Brewthers!
    Andres
     
    #1 atorres, Jul 9, 2014
  2. Sparty1224

    Sparty1224 Savant (1,122) Jun 18, 2014 Michigan
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    Let's see...

    Bottle shops: Siciliano's is a must. Back-up would be International Beverage.

    Good restaurants with good taps: The Green Well, The Winchester, Donkey's, The Derby Station, Electric Cheetah. All very different, so take your pick.

    Craft bars: Hopcat for sure, Meanwhile as well

    Breweries: Brewery Vivant, GRBC, Perrin in that order. Harmony if you're craving good pizza.
     
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  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Everyone has to make a stop at Founders. But I agree with everything that Sparty1224 says.
     
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  4. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Vivant and Perrin for sure. Vivant is a cool place and Perrin is quickly becoming one of my Michigan favorites.
     
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  5. Nedster10

    Nedster10 Pundit (783) Feb 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Perrin is definitely becoming a must stop when in GR, IMO. Also, HopCat is a must visit.
     
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  6. BHansen214

    BHansen214 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2009 Michigan

    Perfect summary except I would move Perrin to #1 on the list to visit after Founders
     
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  7. cetherid

    cetherid Savant (1,105) Aug 23, 2010 Indiana

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  8. fugazidps

    fugazidps Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2013 New York

    My buddy is heading to Grand Rapids in two weeks also. Does Perrin bottle beer? if so which ones? and as an IPA fan what would you reccomend.
     
    #8 fugazidps, Jul 9, 2014
  9. atorres

    atorres Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2013 Illinois

    Solid advice, everyone! Thanks for giving me some names and places to look up!!
     
    #9 atorres, Jul 9, 2014
  10. BHansen214

    BHansen214 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2009 Michigan

    Perrin does not bottle beer yet, supposedly in the works. The Double IPA (IIPA) is great but their standard (Perrin IPA) is where it's at. You won't go wrong with Hopwood either
     
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  11. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Pyramid Scheme for pinball and the best selection of Short's outside of Bellaire.
     
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  12. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Mitten also has good beer and pretty good pizza.
     
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  13. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    They don't bottle their beer yet but you can get a howler or growler fill. I can't really help you with your question about IPAs. I haven't tried them. I can't go there without getting the Malted Milk Ball Porter.

    http://perrinbrewing.com/menu/
     
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  14. Bigtwin

    Bigtwin Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2010 Michigan

    The search function is your friend.

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  15. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    As others have said, hit up Perrin and Vivant. They are two of my favorites. Perrin's malted milk ball porter is crack in a glass, and their Wood series of beers are all great too. And Vivant... well, just everything. The beer, the food... all awesome.

    They actually have 750's of Quadwood out now. I have a couple of them. $13/bottle I believe, and money well spent in my opinion. Cheaper than their howlers and growlers.
     
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  16. gtcastle

    gtcastle Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2013 Illinois

    Perrin is great! Best grapefruit IPA I've had, planning to be in the Grand Rapids area the weekend after next and drinking there again.
     
    #16 gtcastle, Jul 10, 2014
  17. atorres

    atorres Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2013 Illinois

    I like my advice the way I like my IPAs...
     
    #17 atorres, Jul 10, 2014
  18. MiWolfman

    MiWolfman Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2013 Michigan

    IMO when coming to G.R. you should make stop a Greenbush in Sawyer Mi. A great Brewery good food with some of the best beers in the state. also the Mitten is another small brewer worth visiting. It is in an old fire house where they have box seats from the old Tiger Stadium in their entrance AKA waiting room. Like Greenbush they can be so busy it is standing room only. There wood fire is one of the best in the city. Perrin is definitely a must do as previously mentioned.
     
    #18 MiWolfman, Jul 10, 2014
  19. cetherid

    cetherid Savant (1,105) Aug 23, 2010 Indiana


    let's not get carried away now....
     
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  20. Sparty1224

    Sparty1224 Savant (1,122) Jun 18, 2014 Michigan
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    Also on the way is The Livery in Benton Harbor. Nice, small place. Outdoor seating. Great beer. Only been there once and it wasn't too crowded, but they have a nice variety on tap.
     
    #20 Sparty1224, Jul 10, 2014
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