A Sweet 16 For The Last Days Of Summer

[Razors Edge ★]

@Kzoo and @bikeman564™ must have tried some (or ALL) of these by now, eh?

Put these 16 sweet new Michigan breweries on your must-try list

By Amy Sherman | asherma2@mlive.com

The brewing scene continues to grow across Michigan, with new spots opening in the midst of difficult times.

These new breweries are getting creative as to how they operate, with many of them changing their business plans on the fly to adjust to the current situation in the coronavirus era.

Expanding patio seating areas, adding to-go options like crowlers and offering take-out food are just some of the ways these new places have been working through the pandemic. It’s never easy to open a brewery, but add in a statewide shut-down and it becomes a little more chaotic.

Some might ask if we’ve reached a saturation point in the industry, with so many breweries open across our state, and so many Michigan beers on the shelves of stores. Not quite yet, as the new spots that are opening seem to be focused on serving their local communities first, and not on a wide distribution footprint. Most, if not all, of these breweries are hoping to become gathering places for their town or region, offering not just beer, but a sense of community.

These 16 spots offer something new for Michigan craft beer lovers to try, and all have a variety of options as to how you can experience them. We encourage you to check with the breweries before you visit or order, as hours and offerings may change at any time.

Arvon Brewing Co. - 1006 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507

Third Nature Brewing - 7733 Childsdale Ave. NE, Rockford, MI 49341

Gull Lake Distilling Company - 92 East Michigan Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053

Ramshackle Brewing Company - 209 E. Chicago St., Jonesville, MI 49250

Broad Leaf Local Beer -  2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd

, Kentwood, MI 49512

Schaendorf Brewing Company -420 Water St., Allegan, MI 49010

Hartland Brewing Company - 1836 Old U.S. 23, Hartland, MI 48843

Brick Haus Brews - 133 E. Division Ave., Sparta, MI 49345

North Grove Brewers - 8735 Water St., Montague, MI 49437

Speciation Artisan Ales - 928 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Five Shores Brewing -163 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI 49617

Alebird Taphouse and Brewery - 2619 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Copper Hop Brewing Company - 23401 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Sustainable Brewing School - 418 Restaurant - 418 E. Walnut St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007

ByGeorge Brewing Company - 231 E. Superior St, Munising, MI 49862

Pink Barrel Cellars - 3025 Six Mile Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

[bikeman564™]

I've had beer from some of those at beer festivals, but never been to them. There are so many in Michigan.

[Kzoo]

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[Ralphie ★]

1 hour ago, bikeman564™ said:

I've had beer from some of those at beer festivals, but never been to them. There are so many in Michigan.

Breweries are everywhere now.