It's no secret I love beer, and that I especially love craft brews! So, whether you're a seasoned Brewster or a total newb to the craft beer scene, grab a drink...if you're of age of course, and if not, grab some sparkling juice and join me for the ride!
1. Odd Side Ales' Chocolade Koffie Stout
- Brewery / Location: Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven, Michigan
- Style: American Stout
- ABV: 6.0%
- Notes: Rich Chocolate and Mild Espresso blend together in a delightfully creamy stout.
Odd Side has a ton of really unique brews, so if you're local to Michigan, or find yourself near Grand Haven, it's worth a visit! Unfortunately at this time I don't believe they distribute outside of Michigan!
2. Founder's Swish Mountain Brown
- Brewery / Location: Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Style: American Brown Ale
- ABV: 6.0%
- Notes: A unique brown, still mild, but almost with a touch of pale ale flavor.
3. Founder's Session Stout
- Brewery / Location: Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Style: American Stout
- ABV: 5.0%
- Notes: An easy drinking stout, yet still has a nice robust roasted flavor.
Founder's is hands down my favorite local brewery. If you have the chance to check them out, definitely do it! I know a lot of folks come from out of state just to come there as the final destination. I think that pretty much says enough about a place's reputation! That, and they're on yet another brew house expansion!
But, if you're not from the area, and you can't make it up to Michigan (I don't blame you....it's crazy cold and snowy here right now!!) I know Founder's has a pretty expansive distribution market that seems to be expanding all the time!
4. Short's Strawberry Short's Cake
- Brewery / Location: Short's Brewing Company in Bellaire, Michigan
- Style: Golden Ale / Fruit Beer
- ABV: 5.0%
- Notes: Strawberries and Sweet Creamy Milk. You can even taste the biscuits....it's so crazy, I don't know how those beer wizards do it! It's seriously liquefied strawberry shortcake in a glass...but not in a gross, weird way! Promise!
Snag some liquid awesome if you're passing through Michigan! I don't think Short's distributes out of state either!
5. B. Nektar's The Dude's Rug
- Brewery / Location: B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale, Michigan
- Style: Cider
- ABV: 5.5%
- Notes: Sweet apples with a punch of chai spices, cinnamon, clove and a subtle finish of black tea. I love how present the chai flavor is in this cider!
B. Nektar makes a whole bunch of fun and unique meads and ciders! They even distribute to several states! Check out their webpage in the link above for specific locations!
Look what I picked up for Rob! He loves Star Wars!
{Edited to include this photo...because I totally spaced when I published this post!}
If you're interested in getting your paws on bottles of any of these magical elixirs or any other awesome brews, I found this distribution map! It seems like an awesome resource! Cheers!!
Hope your week's were also filled with some amazing beverages (beer, wine, cocktail, something non-alcoholic)? What is your favorite beer? Or is it something else that wets your whistle??? Either way, happy sipping!!
Linking up with these lovely ladies: Christina, Darci, April & Natasha for Five on Friday and September Farm & The Farmer's Wife for Oh Hey Friday!
Ah! Found you in oh hey friday. I love Michigan Beers. Shorts Soft Parade is my jam :) I've never heard of Strawberry Shortcake, but I want to try it right now. I love strawberries :) Following you on bloglovin!
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I used to play softball for a team in Grand Haven that was sponsored by Odd Side Ales, so we got to go and drink their delicious beers after games--such a fun place!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, all of those beers sound delicious! Is it time for Happy Hour yet? ;-) Sadly I live very far away from Michigan, but I will keep my eye out for these in NC.
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