Round 1
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Semi-Finals
Championship
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Round 1 | Matchup 1 of 16
Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts, Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens, with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow @foundersbrewing on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Pink Barrel Cellars
Pink Barrel Cellars is the taproom inside Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm Market, a third and fourth generation fruit farm located on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on growing great fruit and veggies—specializing in apples, sweet cherries and strawberries—and now creating delicious craft beer, wine, and hard cider.
Round 1 | Matchup 2 of 16
Big Boiler Brewing
Beautiful brewpub in Lowell, Michigan featuring top notch craft beers and tasty food. We are here to emphasize the "craft" in "craft brewing".
Thornapple Brewing Co.
We are a full service Microbrewery, Winery and Distillery. Several of our products (Spirits, ciders and beers) have won national and international awards! Our bartenders craft unique cocktails with our spirits, as well as the classic cocktails. Our restaurant is famous for artisan pizzas, with a new Featured Pizza of the Week. We have vegan and vegetarian options on the menu and make our own pizza dough, pretzel dough, beer cheese and soups.
Stop in with your group, and everybody is sure to find they’re new favorite beverage, sandwich or pizza!
Round 1 | Matchup 3 of 16
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery & Supply, established 2013 in Ada, Michigan. Our three-barrel system provides beer for six frequently changing taps with different styles regularly featuring homebrew and collaboration beers.
Bier Distillery
From a long line of bakers and brewers, we were looking for a way to put our stamp on a family tradition. Distilled spirits was the answer. Then, the real work began. Formulations and recipes were developed to get the target taste profile from each spirit. Bottles were ordered, labels designed, knuckles were scraped. The dream became reality. We now produce an expanding line of libations and spirit-inspired wares including hand sanitizer at our distillery. Enjoy!
Round 1 | Matchup 4 of 16
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Restaurant. Brauhaus. Biergarten. Small Wine Maker. Small Distiller. Craft Sodas. Join us in the heart of Cedar Springs for a freshly crafted beverage and a flavorful meal from our sustainably sourced kitchen, featuring fresh pub fare and a traditional German Bavarian menu. We are located on Main Street and back up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Our Biers have been awarded in over 30 national and International competitions over the past several years, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Awards, and the New York International Beer Competition.
DeHops Brewing Company and Cafe
DeHop’s is a World Class Brewery featuring award winning Ales and Lagers. Our Alpine Bavarian look on the outside is matched by a warm modern interior. We seek excellence in our Beer, Food, and Service.
We can and distribute Shadow Box (Awarded “Best Dark Lager in USA” & 3 Silver medals), Standalicious (Bronze – GR IPA Challenge), Seven Secrets (Double Hopped NEIPA), and De Perrito (Mexican Lager Collaboration with Perrin).
Join us for the area’s most authentic Oktoberfest featuring 1-liter Steins of our Premium Lager, Brahm’s Best (Silver medal Vienna Lager), Märzen (Oktoberfest Bier), Dortmunder, Helles, Heller Bock (Siver Medal) and Shadow Box all paired with exceptional Bavarian style food.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 1 | Matchup 5 of 16
Elk Brewing Company
COMSTOCK PARK
Taproom + Restaurant
The Comstock Park location is located on Dodge Street just off West River Drive, opposite the Fifth Third Ballpark. This location was designed from ground up. The Taproom is spacious with plenty natural light from the three overhead garage doors. Indoors or out, our taproom is the perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather. Our Comstock Park location is perfect before and/or after a ball game, dinner stop for great burgers, Pronto Pups and growler fills on your way Up North, or just an enjoyable meal with family and friends. This location also has free wifi and large screen televisions.
WEALTHY STREET
Taproom
The Grand Rapids location is a rustic-industrial Brew Pub located in the Wealthy Street Business District of Grand Rapids, Michigan. An outdoor dog friendly patio provides ample seating to enjoy the beautiful Michigan patio season. On our patio you’re be able to enjoy a beer next to the fireplace, play a game of bags, or just kick back and enjoy the sunshine. We have free wifi, making Elk the perfect spot to enjoy a beer while you work, or study. Catch your favorite game on one of the televisions located within the taproom, or grab your friends and check out the collection of board games.
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
Our brand new brewhouse is located right in downtown Byron Center! Our brewery team is constantly experimenting with new recipes, and developing our outstanding Alebird beers. We take pride in the quality we serve, and our beer is the proof! But it doesn’t stop with our beer, as we also serve a variety of delicious foods and domestic beers as well.
Apart from our main level seating, we also have a beautiful new event space upstairs complete with its own bar! Make sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram (@alebirdbrew) to see what we’re up to!
Round 1 | Matchup 6 of 16
B.O.B.'s Brewery
B.O.B.’s Brewery (est. 1997) is the first microbrewery to open in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. For over 20 years, the brewing philosophy at B.O.B.’s Brewery has remained grounded in a small set of core values: quality ingredients, time-honored brewing techniques, small-batch beers and nuanced flavor profiles. “Brewer John” Svoboda helms brewing operations at the brewery. A high school science teacher turned brewmaster, Brewer John could be called the Walter White of the West Michigan brewing scene. John has a passion for traditional German beer styles and a talent for creating unique one-offs. The small footprint of B.O.B.’s Brewery allows John the opportunity to take some risks. With risk comes reward in the form of outstanding beer like Peanut Butter Porter, Tiramisu Stout and Hoptics Gosé, to name a few. B.O.B.'s Brewery doesn't have to worry about serving beer to the entire world. We serve one beer at a time… Yours.
White Flame Brewing Co.
White Flame Brewing Co. is Hudsonville Michigan’s oldest brewery mainly known for our traditional IPA’s we also have a wide selection of beers, seltzers, cider, and wine. Our kitchen features items that are twists on traditional American deli fare from wraps and grilled sandwiches to mac ‘n chee. So come as you are and be yourself our friendly staff will help you find what you’re looking for.
Round 1 | Matchup 7 of 16
Odd Side Ales
The Odd Side story began in 2010, as a micro-brewery producing craft beer from our pub located inside the historic piano factory in Grand Haven, Michigan. In 2012 we launched in to distribution and became one of the fastest growing breweries in the state! Since then we have expanded our taproom 3 times (now close to 15,000 sq ft) and expanded our brewery to 44,000 sq ft. Recently we have brought in 6 60 barrel tanks (with plans for 6 more by the end of the year) just to keep up with demand.
Our main focus is to creatively stay on the leading edge of craft beer and hard seltzer styling. While maintaining a large core of year round and seasonal favorites, we strive to introduce new recipes that push the boundaries of flavor combinations and craft categories. Our latest dive in to hard seltzers has had an extreme impact on our company. We will quite possibly produce more seltzer than beer in 2021!
Odd Side has the flexibility to do what we are known for which is experimenting with new styles and flavors, and at the same time, meet the high volume demands of our customers!
Everyone at Odd Side Ales is here because they have a true love of the craft, the industry as a whole, and the people who drink and enjoy what we are able to produce each day!
New Union Brewery
A community-driven microbrewery and taproom in downtown Lowell offering a variety of handcrafted beers, hard seltzers, and ciders. We have 20 taps and a variety of rotating seasonal beer options including our barrel-aged series.
Round 1 | Matchup 8 of 16
Harmony Brewing Company
Harmony Brewing Co. is a home-brewer dream project, turned Eastown staple. The original location is now celebrating eight years of batch-brewing the finest craft beer this side of Grand Rapids! It’s also the birthplace of our award-winning pizza, which is available for delivery 7 days a week!
Arvon Brewing Co.
Arvon Brewing Co. strives to create unique, Michigan craft beer that beer enthusiasts can be proud to drink! Focusing on flavor forward style of New England style IPAs, heavily fruited sours and bold stouts. Each week Arvon releases 4-5 fresh batches of beer to ensure craft beer enthusiasts are getting the best quality experience, whether that's on tap in the Grand Rapids taproom or canned and released online each Thursday morning.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 1 | Matchup 9 of 16
Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo
Bell's Brewery began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. True to our homebrew roots, we remain 100% family-owned and proudly independent. Whether it's a Two Hearted, Oberon, Official or another Bell's favorite, raise a glass with us to 35 years of inspired brewing!
Pike 51 Brewing Co.
Pike 51 Brewing Co. is a unique place. We offer a microbrewery, winery, and restaurant all in one. We are proudly located in Hudsonville and offer wonderful house crafted beverages including beer, wine, wine slushies, hard seltzer, mead and root beer.
The Pike 51 tap list features award winning brews to fit any pallet. Our mainstay favorites are always on tap. Our seasonal and specialty brews also include stouts, ales, sours, lagers and more. The Pike 51 head brewer is also a certified cicerone. Ciaran offers a keen understanding of how flavors and ingredients interact with each other to create innovative and delicious options for all beer lovers.
Not sure what you might enjoy? Not to worry, our bartenders are well trained at asking questions that can guide you to a craft beer that you are sure to love! Stop in and try some Pike 51 brews today!
Round 1 | Matchup 10 of 16
Speciation Artisan Ales
Speciation Artisan Ales is an innovative little brewery, with a focus on sour & wild beer, natural wine, and craft seltzer.
Kitzingen Brewery
The beers produced by Kitzingen will echo both the American and Bavarian influences; Rommie Bailey plans on offering between 9 and 15 brews on tap including an IPA, a stout and a seasonal authentic Hefeweizen. "We're inspired by the proud German brewing tradition but we will give it a healthy twist of the innovative American craft brewing spirit," said Bailey. "At first there will be a rotating selection of seasonally appropriate varieties and then we will let our customers influence what'll come next." Wine, ciders, meads and soda will follow by autumn, and beer aficionados can join the mug club. There will be wifi and several TVs tuned to sports programs; The lounge area will have two dart boards.
Round 1 | Matchup 11 of 16
Grand Rapids Brewing Co.
Over the next two decades, they built a monumental brewery at the corner of Michigan Street and Ionia Avenue, what is now the site of a state office building. Capitalizing on the location’s ample supply of fresh spring water and a refreshingly drinkable flagship beer, Silver Foam, GRBC became one of Midwest’s largest and best-known breweries.
In 1920, Prohibition brought that success story to a crashing halt. When the bans on alcohol production and sales were lifted, GRBC merged with several other breweries and eventually left town.
In 2012, Mark Sellers, founder of BarFly Ventures and owner of three other area bars, brought GRBC to downtown Grand Rapids, just 6 blocks from its original location. Today’s GRBC opened on December 5, 2012, 79 years to the day after the repeal of Prohibition.
We hope that you are as excited to experience Grand Rapids Brewing Co., as we are to provide this experience for you. GRBC is open for Dine-in, takeout, or delivery through our website. We are also open for “The Funky Brunch” on Sundays 11AM – 5PM.
East West Brewing Company
East West Brewing Company opened its doors to the public in late December 2016, and we are focused on producing top quality artisan craft beer made from locally sourced hops and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. In addition to offering our signature, flagship craft beer, our brewers are working on producing several seasonal variants featuring all-natural ingredients.
At East West Brewing Company, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience, as we craft our beer to match the flavor and spice of the Northern India style cuisine served at our sister restaurant, Bombay Cuisine.
Round 1 | Matchup 12 of 16
Perrin Brewing Company
At Perrin Brewing, we invite our West Michigan neighbors to come and join us for local brews, eclectic food, and good company. You’ll find 25+ beers on tap, and a beer-inspired menu of elevated pub fare featuring seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Come as a customer. Leave as a friend. Cheers!
TwoGuys Brewing
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 1 | Matchup 13 of 16
The Mitten Brewing Co.
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas.
Saugatuck Brewing Company
Great Beer. Every time.
We are dedicated to the entire experience of craft; from our creative food menu to our unique beers. The adventure started with creating a perfect beer, and we have kept that focus since our opening in 2005 with 31 combined rotating taps plus hard cider and a variety of wines. The Saugatuck Brewing Company (SBC) has a large family friendly pub, outside patio plus a secondary tap room dubbed “The Barrel Room” for multiple different dining and drinking experiences in one building. We operate on a 45 barrel Brew System with 960 barrels of Fermentation Space and the ability to age over 400 wood barrels at one time. Our main goal? To continually put great beer in your hand and a big smile on your face -- Here's to Happy.
Round 1 | Matchup 14 of 16
Brewery Vivant
Brewery Vivant is a European inspired brewpub in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Housed in the chapel of what once was a funeral home, Vivant serves food friendly ales and lagers of various styles alongside a from-scratch kitchen featuring locally sourced ingredients. Brewery Vivant is focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and being a force for good in the community. Beer the Change!
Osgood Brewing
The owners of Osgood Brewing decided to connect a little bit of the past when looking to the future of Grandville. It was with a passion for their community, and the need for a unique place for locals and visitors to gather, they decided to create Osgood! What was once a plan intended for years down the road, came to be in September 2013, after a year and a half of planning and hard work. A city like Grandville, steeped in history, tradition, and community pride, now has a place to call its own, as friends, family, and people from the city gave so much of their time and talent to make it a reality.
We are located just off the Grandville / Jenison exits from I-196, only a few minutes from Grand Rapids.
Round 1 | Matchup 15 of 16
Rockford Brewing Company
Whether it be by bike on the Frederick Meijer White Pine Trail, kayak down the Rogue River, or simply by car, people have been venturing to Rockford Brewing Co. since 2012, to try innovative, yet familiar RBC brews and cuisine. Owners Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard have cultivated a destination that makes both local and visiting craft beer enthusiasts feel at home.
Rockford Brewing Company brewers use their collective 25+ years of experience to create award-winning beer. RBC beer has picked up numerous local awards and has also caught national attention by winning Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year in 2017 along with medals for individual brews in 2015 and 2017! RBC has also been recognized at the World of Beer Festival multiple years in a row. Served by a knowledgeable and friendly staff, even customers that are unsure of their love for craft beer will find a brew they enjoy.
Railtown Brewing Co.
Our taproom, restaurant, and brewery is located in the quaint town of Dutton just 20 minutes southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu, 20 taps featuring beer, cider, seltzer, and wine made on-site. We have seating for 160 and an additional 50 on our seasonal patio.
Round 1 | Matchup 16 of 16
New Holland Brewing
Today, New Holland is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the revolution of craft brewing and distilling. With nearly 500 team members, New Holland’s craft beer and spirits are sold across the country, and around the globe. Our retail presence continues to grow with two full-service restaurants, a spirits tasting room, two brick-and-mortar stores and an online store.
We look forward to finding moments to connect and enhancing the lives of people around the world.
Schmohz Brewing Company
Schmohz Brewing is a product of the dreams of a group of Michigan Tech Alumni. During the many long drives back and forth to school and the many nights researching beers at MTU, the dream of owning a brewery came up as a reoccurring topic. Home to the only Non Alcoholic Craft Beer in Michigan, we proudly serve from 16 taps of fine crafted ales and lagers, plus our own root beer. Schmohz strives to serve their friends and neighbors with high quality beverages.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 2 | Matchup 1 of 8
Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts, Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens, with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow @foundersbrewing on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Thornapple Brewing Co.
We are a full service Microbrewery, Winery and Distillery. Several of our products (Spirits, ciders and beers) have won national and international awards! Our bartenders craft unique cocktails with our spirits, as well as the classic cocktails. Our restaurant is famous for artisan pizzas, with a new Featured Pizza of the Week. We have vegan and vegetarian options on the menu and make our own pizza dough, pretzel dough, beer cheese and soups.
Stop in with your group, and everybody is sure to find they’re new favorite beverage, sandwich or pizza!
Round 2 | Matchup 2 of 8
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery & Supply, established 2013 in Ada, Michigan. Our three-barrel system provides beer for six frequently changing taps with different styles regularly featuring homebrew and collaboration beers.
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Restaurant. Brauhaus. Biergarten. Small Wine Maker. Small Distiller. Craft Sodas. Join us in the heart of Cedar Springs for a freshly crafted beverage and a flavorful meal from our sustainably sourced kitchen, featuring fresh pub fare and a traditional German Bavarian menu. We are located on Main Street and back up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Our Biers have been awarded in over 30 national and International competitions over the past several years, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Awards, and the New York International Beer Competition.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 2 | Matchup 3 of 8
Elk Brewing Company
COMSTOCK PARK
Taproom + Restaurant
The Comstock Park location is located on Dodge Street just off West River Drive, opposite the Fifth Third Ballpark. This location was designed from ground up. The Taproom is spacious with plenty natural light from the three overhead garage doors. Indoors or out, our taproom is the perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather. Our Comstock Park location is perfect before and/or after a ball game, dinner stop for great burgers, Pronto Pups and growler fills on your way Up North, or just an enjoyable meal with family and friends. This location also has free wifi and large screen televisions.
WEALTHY STREET
Taproom
The Grand Rapids location is a rustic-industrial Brew Pub located in the Wealthy Street Business District of Grand Rapids, Michigan. An outdoor dog friendly patio provides ample seating to enjoy the beautiful Michigan patio season. On our patio you’re be able to enjoy a beer next to the fireplace, play a game of bags, or just kick back and enjoy the sunshine. We have free wifi, making Elk the perfect spot to enjoy a beer while you work, or study. Catch your favorite game on one of the televisions located within the taproom, or grab your friends and check out the collection of board games.
White Flame Brewing Co.
White Flame Brewing Co. is Hudsonville Michigan’s oldest brewery mainly known for our traditional IPA’s we also have a wide selection of beers, seltzers, cider, and wine. Our kitchen features items that are twists on traditional American deli fare from wraps and grilled sandwiches to mac ‘n chee. So come as you are and be yourself our friendly staff will help you find what you’re looking for.
Round 2 | Matchup 4 of 8
Odd Side Ales
The Odd Side story began in 2010, as a micro-brewery producing craft beer from our pub located inside the historic piano factory in Grand Haven, Michigan. In 2012 we launched in to distribution and became one of the fastest growing breweries in the state! Since then we have expanded our taproom 3 times (now close to 15,000 sq ft) and expanded our brewery to 44,000 sq ft. Recently we have brought in 6 60 barrel tanks (with plans for 6 more by the end of the year) just to keep up with demand.
Our main focus is to creatively stay on the leading edge of craft beer and hard seltzer styling. While maintaining a large core of year round and seasonal favorites, we strive to introduce new recipes that push the boundaries of flavor combinations and craft categories. Our latest dive in to hard seltzers has had an extreme impact on our company. We will quite possibly produce more seltzer than beer in 2021!
Odd Side has the flexibility to do what we are known for which is experimenting with new styles and flavors, and at the same time, meet the high volume demands of our customers!
Everyone at Odd Side Ales is here because they have a true love of the craft, the industry as a whole, and the people who drink and enjoy what we are able to produce each day!
Harmony Brewing Company
Harmony Brewing Co. is a home-brewer dream project, turned Eastown staple. The original location is now celebrating eight years of batch-brewing the finest craft beer this side of Grand Rapids! It’s also the birthplace of our award-winning pizza, which is available for delivery 7 days a week!
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 2 | Matchup 5 of 8
Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo
Bell's Brewery began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. True to our homebrew roots, we remain 100% family-owned and proudly independent. Whether it's a Two Hearted, Oberon, Official or another Bell's favorite, raise a glass with us to 35 years of inspired brewing!
Speciation Artisan Ales
Speciation Artisan Ales is an innovative little brewery, with a focus on sour & wild beer, natural wine, and craft seltzer.
Round 2 | Matchup 6 of 8
Grand Rapids Brewing Co.
Over the next two decades, they built a monumental brewery at the corner of Michigan Street and Ionia Avenue, what is now the site of a state office building. Capitalizing on the location’s ample supply of fresh spring water and a refreshingly drinkable flagship beer, Silver Foam, GRBC became one of Midwest’s largest and best-known breweries.
In 1920, Prohibition brought that success story to a crashing halt. When the bans on alcohol production and sales were lifted, GRBC merged with several other breweries and eventually left town.
In 2012, Mark Sellers, founder of BarFly Ventures and owner of three other area bars, brought GRBC to downtown Grand Rapids, just 6 blocks from its original location. Today’s GRBC opened on December 5, 2012, 79 years to the day after the repeal of Prohibition.
We hope that you are as excited to experience Grand Rapids Brewing Co., as we are to provide this experience for you. GRBC is open for Dine-in, takeout, or delivery through our website. We are also open for “The Funky Brunch” on Sundays 11AM – 5PM.
TwoGuys Brewing
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 2 | Matchup 7 of 8
The Mitten Brewing Co.
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas.
Brewery Vivant
Brewery Vivant is a European inspired brewpub in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Housed in the chapel of what once was a funeral home, Vivant serves food friendly ales and lagers of various styles alongside a from-scratch kitchen featuring locally sourced ingredients. Brewery Vivant is focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and being a force for good in the community. Beer the Change!
Round 2 | Matchup 8 of 8
Railtown Brewing Co.
Our taproom, restaurant, and brewery is located in the quaint town of Dutton just 20 minutes southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu, 20 taps featuring beer, cider, seltzer, and wine made on-site. We have seating for 160 and an additional 50 on our seasonal patio.
New Holland Brewing
Today, New Holland is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the revolution of craft brewing and distilling. With nearly 500 team members, New Holland’s craft beer and spirits are sold across the country, and around the globe. Our retail presence continues to grow with two full-service restaurants, a spirits tasting room, two brick-and-mortar stores and an online store.
We look forward to finding moments to connect and enhancing the lives of people around the world.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 3 | Matchup 1 of 4
Founders Brewing Co.
Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts, Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens, with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow @foundersbrewing on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Restaurant. Brauhaus. Biergarten. Small Wine Maker. Small Distiller. Craft Sodas. Join us in the heart of Cedar Springs for a freshly crafted beverage and a flavorful meal from our sustainably sourced kitchen, featuring fresh pub fare and a traditional German Bavarian menu. We are located on Main Street and back up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Our Biers have been awarded in over 30 national and International competitions over the past several years, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Awards, and the New York International Beer Competition.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 3 | Matchup 2 of 4
Elk Brewing Company
COMSTOCK PARK
Taproom + Restaurant
The Comstock Park location is located on Dodge Street just off West River Drive, opposite the Fifth Third Ballpark. This location was designed from ground up. The Taproom is spacious with plenty natural light from the three overhead garage doors. Indoors or out, our taproom is the perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather. Our Comstock Park location is perfect before and/or after a ball game, dinner stop for great burgers, Pronto Pups and growler fills on your way Up North, or just an enjoyable meal with family and friends. This location also has free wifi and large screen televisions.
WEALTHY STREET
Taproom
The Grand Rapids location is a rustic-industrial Brew Pub located in the Wealthy Street Business District of Grand Rapids, Michigan. An outdoor dog friendly patio provides ample seating to enjoy the beautiful Michigan patio season. On our patio you’re be able to enjoy a beer next to the fireplace, play a game of bags, or just kick back and enjoy the sunshine. We have free wifi, making Elk the perfect spot to enjoy a beer while you work, or study. Catch your favorite game on one of the televisions located within the taproom, or grab your friends and check out the collection of board games.
Odd Side Ales
The Odd Side story began in 2010, as a micro-brewery producing craft beer from our pub located inside the historic piano factory in Grand Haven, Michigan. In 2012 we launched in to distribution and became one of the fastest growing breweries in the state! Since then we have expanded our taproom 3 times (now close to 15,000 sq ft) and expanded our brewery to 44,000 sq ft. Recently we have brought in 6 60 barrel tanks (with plans for 6 more by the end of the year) just to keep up with demand.
Our main focus is to creatively stay on the leading edge of craft beer and hard seltzer styling. While maintaining a large core of year round and seasonal favorites, we strive to introduce new recipes that push the boundaries of flavor combinations and craft categories. Our latest dive in to hard seltzers has had an extreme impact on our company. We will quite possibly produce more seltzer than beer in 2021!
Odd Side has the flexibility to do what we are known for which is experimenting with new styles and flavors, and at the same time, meet the high volume demands of our customers!
Everyone at Odd Side Ales is here because they have a true love of the craft, the industry as a whole, and the people who drink and enjoy what we are able to produce each day!
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 3 | Matchup 3 of 4
Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo
Bell's Brewery began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. True to our homebrew roots, we remain 100% family-owned and proudly independent. Whether it's a Two Hearted, Oberon, Official or another Bell's favorite, raise a glass with us to 35 years of inspired brewing!
TwoGuys Brewing
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Round 3 | Matchup 4 of 4
The Mitten Brewing Co.
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas.
New Holland Brewing
Today, New Holland is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the revolution of craft brewing and distilling. With nearly 500 team members, New Holland’s craft beer and spirits are sold across the country, and around the globe. Our retail presence continues to grow with two full-service restaurants, a spirits tasting room, two brick-and-mortar stores and an online store.
We look forward to finding moments to connect and enhancing the lives of people around the world.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Semi-Finals | Matchup 1 of 2
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Restaurant. Brauhaus. Biergarten. Small Wine Maker. Small Distiller. Craft Sodas. Join us in the heart of Cedar Springs for a freshly crafted beverage and a flavorful meal from our sustainably sourced kitchen, featuring fresh pub fare and a traditional German Bavarian menu. We are located on Main Street and back up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Our Biers have been awarded in over 30 national and International competitions over the past several years, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Awards, and the New York International Beer Competition.
Odd Side Ales
The Odd Side story began in 2010, as a micro-brewery producing craft beer from our pub located inside the historic piano factory in Grand Haven, Michigan. In 2012 we launched in to distribution and became one of the fastest growing breweries in the state! Since then we have expanded our taproom 3 times (now close to 15,000 sq ft) and expanded our brewery to 44,000 sq ft. Recently we have brought in 6 60 barrel tanks (with plans for 6 more by the end of the year) just to keep up with demand.
Our main focus is to creatively stay on the leading edge of craft beer and hard seltzer styling. While maintaining a large core of year round and seasonal favorites, we strive to introduce new recipes that push the boundaries of flavor combinations and craft categories. Our latest dive in to hard seltzers has had an extreme impact on our company. We will quite possibly produce more seltzer than beer in 2021!
Odd Side has the flexibility to do what we are known for which is experimenting with new styles and flavors, and at the same time, meet the high volume demands of our customers!
Everyone at Odd Side Ales is here because they have a true love of the craft, the industry as a whole, and the people who drink and enjoy what we are able to produce each day!
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Semi-Finals | Matchup 2 of 2
TwoGuys Brewing
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
The Mitten Brewing Co.
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Championship | Matchup 1 of 1
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Restaurant. Brauhaus. Biergarten. Small Wine Maker. Small Distiller. Craft Sodas. Join us in the heart of Cedar Springs for a freshly crafted beverage and a flavorful meal from our sustainably sourced kitchen, featuring fresh pub fare and a traditional German Bavarian menu. We are located on Main Street and back up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Our Biers have been awarded in over 30 national and International competitions over the past several years, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Awards, and the New York International Beer Competition.
TwoGuys Brewing
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.
Winner
It All Started Over Two Drinks.
For Tom, beer has always been about the other guy. For a decade-plus, he ran TwoGuys homebrew club, a passion project supporting aspiring brewers while deepening his knowledge of the craft.
But the other guy is bigger than beer. It’s our neighborhood. Our guests. You. We can make beer all day long but we need somebody to help us drink it. Care to lend a hand? We’ve got something for everybody from IPA’s to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and everything between. Stop in to toss back a trusty favorite or discover a one-off that introduces you to a new style. We promise we’ve never made a beer we wouldn’t drink.