Western Michigan Beer Stores

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  1. GoBearsWalter34

    GoBearsWalter34 Pooh-Bah (2,770) Aug 1, 2014 Illinois
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    I am coming from Eastern Illinois and driving around the Lake finishing up at Grand Rapids Michigan staying tight to Lake. Staying the night Saturday and coming back through Kalamazoo and back to Illinois on Sunday. 1. What beer store do you recommend stopping at to pick up local beer. 2. What are hidden gem breweries to stop at? I have made this trip before just trying to improve. Thanks BA'S.
     
    #1 GoBearsWalter34, Apr 9, 2019
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  2. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Sicilaino's Market on the west side of GR is my favorite store when I'm in that area. In Kzoo, I like Mega-Bev on West Main Street (just a half mile west off US-131 on the south side of the street).

    My last time in GR I visited Creston Brewing and New Holland's Knickerbocker Pub and really enjoyed both of them. Good beer and food.
     
    #2 PapaGoose03, Apr 9, 2019
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  3. Sparty93

    Sparty93 Devotee (399) Aug 29, 2013 Michigan

    Mega-Bev in Kzo is the largest and worth a stop, but I prefer Drake Party Store, mainly because everything they carry can be bought as a single.
     
    #3 Sparty93, Apr 10, 2019
  4. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
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  5. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    To add another brewery suggestion, if you are into sour beers, Arclight Brewing in Watervliet does a great job with those beers. It's just east of where I-196 goes north off of I-94, so it's close to your itinerary.
     
    #5 PapaGoose03, Apr 12, 2019
  6. GoBearsWalter34

    GoBearsWalter34 Pooh-Bah (2,770) Aug 1, 2014 Illinois
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    Thanks for your suggestions. Excited to get going on 2nd annual Lappin the Lake Beer Extravaganza! Starting at 3 Floyds at 11 AM.
     
    #6 GoBearsWalter34, Apr 12, 2019
  7. Acinonyx

    Acinonyx Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2017 Michigan

    I usually go to Rishi's in GR. Stuff tends to be a bit pricier, but the selection is good and you can buy a single of anything.
     
    #7 Acinonyx, Apr 13, 2019
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  8. KevinJohnson2

    KevinJohnson2 Savant (1,049) Jul 8, 2013 Michigan
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    Horrocks in Kentwood is by far my favorite bottle shop in town. They also have a full bar where you can get draft pours while shopping. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
     
    #8 KevinJohnson2, Apr 13, 2019
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  9. GoBearsWalter34

    GoBearsWalter34 Pooh-Bah (2,770) Aug 1, 2014 Illinois
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    Kentwood takes the lead! Here we come 3 Floyds!
     
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  10. Phoodcritic

    Phoodcritic Pooh-Bah (2,082) Jul 3, 2014 Michigan
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    If you are still looking for suggestions, one of my favorite stores is D. Schuler's Fine Wine & Spirits in Wyoming, MI. It's much closer to I-196 than some of the other fine shops that have been mentioned.
     
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  11. CityofWind_brew

    CityofWind_brew Maven (1,338) Jan 15, 2014 Illinois
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    Anyone know if Arclight posts anything about their current to-go options? Site and social media don’t really reference this. Thanks in advance!
     
    #11 CityofWind_brew, May 1, 2019
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