Visiting Grand Rapids

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  1. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    So I'm going to visit some friends in Grand Rapids next weekend (Nov 5-7). They used to live in downtown Grand Rapids but now live in one of the suburbs that I don't remember the name of. They are about 20 minutes from Founders. Question is, what are some good bottle shops I could hit while around downtown Grand Rapids? I only went to a couple last time I was there. Looking for mostly things I can't get in Indy, like Perrin, etc.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    #1 Gameover170, Oct 28, 2015
  2. Vogie

    Vogie Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2012 Michigan

    I would suggest Rishi's International Beverage and Siciliano's Market. They both have a pretty huge selection of Michigan beers. They're not right in downtown GR but about 10-15 minutes depending on which one you go to. Rishi's is a bigger store so the selection might be a little better but they both are great. Horrocks Market is a speciality grocery store that serves beer and also fills growlers. It's a little harder to get to. The growler selection is pretty good and the prices are reasonable.
     
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  3. LoquaciousC

    LoquaciousC Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2010 Ohio

    I was on a business trip and stopped by Siciliano's. They had a solid selection & were pretty accommodating.
     
    #3 LoquaciousC, Oct 28, 2015
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  4. Benjhilmer

    Benjhilmer Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2015 California

    Brewery Vivant is worth a stop. So good, Skip Founders!
     
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  5. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Martha's Vineyard is the only store that I can think of that is in the downtown area, but depending on where your friends live, I'd hit Siciliano's if they live west, Rishi's or GB Russo's if east/southeast, Forest Hills Foods if northeast, an I've got nothing if south or north.
     
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  6. craft_shannie

    craft_shannie Savant (1,119) Nov 9, 2012 Indiana

    i'd suggest Odd Sides beers to the haul back to Indy. GB Russo has always had a strong selection of Odd Side beers when I've visited. Siciliano's is great, but seems pretty picked over in the times I've visited. But if you're looking for single bottles, they are the place to hit up. Have fun; i love GR!
     
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  7. Tracker83

    Tracker83 Maven (1,290) Jun 26, 2012 Michigan
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    Copper Vine and D Schuler's
     
    #7 Tracker83, Oct 28, 2015
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  8. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Which suburb your friends live in is really going to dictate the proper answer to your question... If they are south east of GR, I'll throw Paully's in Lowell into the conversation.
     
    #8 KevinJohnson2, Oct 29, 2015
  9. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Art of the Table is a really decent bottle shop that is only about a mile or so from Founders - across 131, straight down Wealthy st. Right next to the Wealthy St. Bakery - a really great artisan bakery!
     
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  10. Alphateam

    Alphateam Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2013 Michigan

    Siclianos is great. Rishi's has a lot of stuff, but expect to pay $1-2 more per item there.
     
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  11. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Went to Vivant last time we were there. Definitely a cool place, the food was great too!
     
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  12. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    I asked my buddy, they live in Ada now, which is what, Southeast of Grand Rapids?
     
    #12 Gameover170, Oct 29, 2015
  13. BEERschlitz

    BEERschlitz Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2013 Michigan

    Yes
     
    #13 BEERschlitz, Oct 29, 2015
  14. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Here you go. If you're going to be around Ada, the closest shop is Rishi's. If you're staying in the downtown area, Martha's Vineyard is a good choice. Another downtown option might be Cherry Hill Market (a block or two from Vivant). I can't vouch for them personally, but they post a lot on Facebook that they've just received some limited release.

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  15. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    Not when Backwoods Bastard is on tap.
     
    #15 fredmugs, Oct 29, 2015
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  16. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Thanks!
     
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  17. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    My thoughts exactly. I will definitely be making a stop just to drink that from the source.
     
    #17 Gameover170, Oct 29, 2015
  18. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I'd say that Ada is East/Northeast of GR. Forest Hills Food or Pauly's in Lowell are your best options that are close by.
     
    #18 PapaGoose03, Oct 29, 2015
  19. Gameover170

    Gameover170 Zealot (594) Feb 8, 2013 Indiana
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    Thanks everybody. To anyone that frequents Founders, is Backwoods still for sale in 4 packs? And how long does that typically last? I know they started last Friday/Saturday, so I assume by the time I get there this Friday, they'll be out. Any chance?
     
    #19 Gameover170, Nov 2, 2015
  20. Alphateam

    Alphateam Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2013 Michigan

    I'm sure they ar good gone but GB Russos had many cases left as of Friday.
     
    #20 Alphateam, Nov 2, 2015
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