MI Beer-cation 7/26-8/4

Agreed iO Saison is amazingly refreshing. La Roja is amazing, even better on tap. Ann Arbor has to be my favorite city in Michigan, its such a great place to people watch. If you are also looking for a decent selection, check out Ashley's on State Street, plus you can enjoy the charm of the Diag.

 

Loving the updates hopchick

 

Impressions on the AA breweries?

 

It looks like you will be in the Kalamazoo Area tomorrow? One place that I found really cool to check out is Hop Head Farms. A little different than doing beer tastings, but its very interesting seeing their whole operation. Seeing the actual fields of hops growing on bines and all the machinery used to harvest it.They don't offer scheduled tours but you can call and if they have any downtime they will show you around. I called first when I drove through and they were really good showing me around. Very informative. I believe their info/phone number is on their website (hopheadfarms.com). I think its worth a shot if you'll be in that area.

 

Lots of good stuff on at Bell's. I would also recommend walking to Shakespeare's, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, and Central City Tap House. Shakespeare's had a huge anniversary party over a week ago where they brought in 42 beers never tapped in Kalamazoo before. There are a lot of them still rotating back on draft or still on. Their prices are very good, and they do flights (and half pints if you are so inclined). They had a lot of stuff that showed up at the Summer Beer Fest. KBE is right across the street. They always have a lot of good drafts, and if you go before 6 all bottles (including Founder's Doom right now) are half off. CCTH is the best place in town for good beer and food. They always have a cask on. If you have Kzoo questions, let me know!

 

LOl, I could see that, but isn't there always room for one more?!?

 

You should try to include Perrin While you are in GR area, its only a few miles to the north, worthy stop. I personally would cut out GRBC, as I have not been impressed with their beer, but the food is good.

Also, if you have not been told, Hopcat has a burger and beer special between-4-6p during the week. You get a burger and fries and a $4 MI beer or up to a $5 hopcat beer for $6. There is also a $3 MI beer deal between 3-4p(I think). I know I am always looking for a deal, hope that helps.
P.S I honey-mooned inTampa area last month, loved the beer scene there(and the white sand beaches), especially enjoyed Rapp Brewing and the Lager Haus.

 

Yup, I did try seventh sun, very small, but very good beer and nice people! they had a brett IPA that was awesome as well as a decent berliner. I think I am stoping in to Hopcat after work, so if you want to chat with a fellow BA come over and say hi. I usually sit at the bar, and will probably be wearing a camo hat, and will be there between 3 and 4. You have to get out to Lager Haus when you get home, that place rocks! Their hefes and berliner were exceptional as well as their german food, the cat in the beer garten is pretty cool too,lol.

 

Great updates. Too often posters come looking for advice but never follow up. Thanks and enjoy

 

Hope you hit up Perrin..Glad your having fun...

 

Sounds like you are having a great trip in our great state. Glad that you are having fun.

 

Yeah, I did mean tomorrow(today now). Sorry you were unimpressed with the Hopcat, usually a good list there. Keep having fun, and enjoy the rest of your trip! Cheers!