MI Road Trip

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  1. pdeepak

    pdeepak Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Hi all,

    A buddy and I are driving through MI as part of a larger road trip, travelling West to East. We will be coming from Three Floyds and heading north along 94 and 196 to hit The Livery in Benton Harbor and then Founders, Brewery Vivant and HopCat in Grand Rapids. After this, we plan on going south on 131 to Bells, Arcadia and Dark Horse.

    Any suggestions in this region of MI for good bottle shops? We would like to pick up some bottled Shorts releases if possible.

    Any route advice and or must-stop places welcome.

    Cheers!
    Deepak
     
    #1 pdeepak, May 21, 2013
  2. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

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  3. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Greenbush in Sawyer, exit 12 on I-94.
    Odd Sides in Grand Haven.

    Where after Dark Horse?
     
    #3 hopfenunmaltz, May 21, 2013
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  4. VinnyMarmalade

    VinnyMarmalade Initiate (0) May 9, 2013 Illinois

    I feel like you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't pop in New Holland
     
    #4 VinnyMarmalade, May 21, 2013
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  5. UWBadgerFan4Life

    UWBadgerFan4Life Maven (1,256) Jul 24, 2012 Wisconsin
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    I also suggest stopping at Greenbush. It was a highlight of our trip. We stopped for an hour or two and got some great lunch.
     
    #5 UWBadgerFan4Life, May 21, 2013
  6. pdeepak

    pdeepak Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the tips guys!

    Consider it added to the list!


    Driving towards Detroit to hit up B.Nektar and Kuhnhenn probably. any suggestions?
     
    #6 pdeepak, May 21, 2013
  7. pdeepak

    pdeepak Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Pennsylvania


    Solid suggestion, thanks!
     
    #7 pdeepak, May 21, 2013
  8. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    when you get to southeastern michigan the most popular breweries are kuhnhenn and dragonmead. Ann Arbor has Jolly Pumpkin.
     
    #8 Brianw508, May 21, 2013
  9. HurricaneDitka

    HurricaneDitka Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2011 Michigan

    Ham and Cheese on pretzel bread at greenbush.
     
    #9 HurricaneDitka, May 21, 2013
  10. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    In my neck of the woods we like Witches Hat and Wolverine. Kuhnhenn is a little far.

    OP, if you have time and either to/from, OG in Milan has been doing good stuff.
     
    #10 hopfenunmaltz, May 21, 2013
  11. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Forgot about WH, terrific beers
     
    #11 Brianw508, May 21, 2013
  12. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    You really need to hit Perrin while in Grand Rapids. Unbelievable stuff.
     
    #12 kdmcguire10, May 21, 2013
  13. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    Witches Hat has real solid beers. If you're gonna be in the Detroit area then stop by Holiday Market in Royal Oak. It's my favorite bottle shop in the area. Great selection and prices.
     
    #13 Tee2Grn, May 21, 2013
  14. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    LOL.
     
    #14 TheGoof, May 21, 2013
  15. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    You don't agree?
     
    #15 kdmcguire10, May 21, 2013
  16. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I hope that your trip's time line is open-ended. :grinning:
     
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  17. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    For bottle shop suggestions, I'll add Siciliano's in GR (on the west side of GR), and Mega-Bev on West Main St. (just a half mile west of 131 on the south side of the street).

    Short's has been releasing a new beer every 3-4 weeks and these are small batches so it's hard to predict what may be available from them. All of these releases have been excellent. You'll have to watch this Great Lakes forum for the posts from HopHeadHerman that announce when these beers are bottles and going into distro. The current one on store shelves is Beard of Zeus, a west coast IPA, and it is might tasty. If there is anything in particular that you can't find, then when you're in Battle Creek for your Arcadia visit I can tell you whether the two local stores here might have what you're seeking.
     
    #17 PapaGoose03, May 22, 2013
  18. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Deepak, if you're around the Royal Oak area (kind of by Kuhnhenns) let me know as I'd love to grab a beer with you!
     
    #18 steebo777, May 22, 2013
  19. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Steebo, where are you from, warren? (Kuhnhenns reference)
     
    #19 Brianw508, May 22, 2013
  20. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    I don't agree, but I withdraw my LOL. Perrin is very solid. Just unremarkable IMO.
     
    #20 TheGoof, May 22, 2013
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