I have not been Champanes since the pub opened? I have not been in a few years and I am curious as to sort of tap offerings they had. Michael, do you still check in here? if so do you post your tap list anywhere?
http://www.beermenus.com/places/18218-champane-s-pub This is their tap list. Pretty good list and I would imagine he gets access to some good kegs. Would love to see growler fills soon and some special tappings.
They have 24 handles/taps? That might have just moved up on the priority list of must-visit locations.
I was a regular shopper years ago and their single section was always lacking then. I am definitely going to go get some first hand knowledge very soon though.
Please report back if you make it before I do. I'm still "new" to the area after moving back to Michigan. Apparently they are located less than a mile from Kuhnhenn's, another one on my list. Perhaps a fine Saturday afternoon in the making.
If you have never been to either, it is a must if you are in the area. Champanes may have not had a good singles selection when I used to shop there but they had a great overall selection and the cheapest craft beer prices that I have ever seen in Michigan. Toss in Kuhnhenns right down the street and you may want to arrange for a ride home!!! My children have been asking for Kuhnhenns Root Beer and free popcorn for a few weeks, maybe I will take them this weekend.
Their singles selection is ok. It's located in a cooler in a separate part of the store. Most of the beer is in the very back corner but the cooler is more towards the front IIRC. But this could have changed with the addition of the pub. Haven't been there since so I'm not sure what kind of remodeling they may have done.
Was just in there last week for the first time. What a wonderful place. The bar area is just beside the checkout area. Didnt have time to have a few, but selection and prices looked good. Singles cooler is right there. Singles selection was ok, but nothing that jped out. Prices didnt seem to have the "singles markup". After reading others descriptions i dont think the cooler has moved. If you have never been there, their selection and prices are fantastic. They ran a special for Talon Smoked Porter 22s at 2 for $5. What a steal. If you are in the area, it is most definately worth the stop.
