Brewery Vivant

Top choice in Michigan


Brewery Vivant specializes in Belgian-style beers. Set in an old chapel with stained glass windows and a vaulted ceiling, the atmospheric brewpub also serves locally sourced cheese plates, burgers and boar stew at farmhouse-style communal tables.

Beer geeks adore this place. Pro bartenders dole out four-beer flights ($10 to $12) and can answer any questions about the big, earthy flavors served in little tulip glasses. Tours (per person $10) take place on Saturdays at 2pm and 3:30pm; first come, first served.


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