grand rapids brewing company
GR goes orange for Hunger Action Month
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-04-2016 under NONPROFITS
On Friday, Feeding America West Michigan wrapped up its Hunger Action Month campaign. The four-week series had two goals: To raise awareness of hunger and motivate people to take a concrete step toward solving it. The result: more than 640,000 meals...
Downtown bars work toward sustainability with zero waste initiative
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-24-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
“We rely on our environment to supply and support every single thing we do. Without a healthy environment, everything suffers,” says Autumn Sands, sustainability coordinator of BarFly Ventures and recent recipient of the Woman of Hope...
Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) has been hosting a Monday night meetup at Studio Night from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. to encourage creative types to visit the brewery. At Studio Night, artists can bring projects to work on, talk and collaborate...
Artists, brewery pair up for Monday mingle
by (erictank)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NEWS
On Monday nights from 6 - 11 p.m., artists gather at Grand Rapids Brewing Company in a private room to create art in a variety of mediums- and drink craft beer. "Our goal is to provide a space for like minded individuals to come...
Grand Rapids Brewing Company boasts only certified organic beer in Michigan
by (andreemi)
Submitted 07-22-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The original Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) opened back in 1893, but its latest incarnation sits at the corner of Fulton Street and Ionia, just a few doors down from their sister brewery, HopCat. GRBC is focused on brewing organically, just as...
Propaganda Doughnuts opens for business
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS
With an agrarian upbringing based on old world traditions, Tory O’Haire- also known as the Starving Artist- is bringing the classic French patisserie to Grand Rapids with Propaganda Doughnuts,117 S. Division. The shop’s soft opening...
Grand Rapids Brewing Company strives to maintain organic, local focus in spite of challenging obstacles
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
If there are two things you know about Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC), it's their historical legacy and their unique all-organic fare. These are themes the brewery is committed to maintaining, even in the face of the challenges they...
Grandwich 2013 gets sampled: Sandwiches 1-10
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-25-2013 under OPINION
For the third year in a row, Downtown Grand Rapids and The Neighborhood Business Alliance has challenged restaurateurs to give us their best sandwich that highlights local ingredients with the Grandwich competition. Diners are then encouraged...
Your Chauffeur provides new way to arrive home safe
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS
Chad Becker was first introduced to the idea of someone driving you home from the bar in your own car when he was visiting a friend in North Carolina. “I’ve been thinking about this idea for the last few years. It's always been in...
Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food
by (Ryan Hagerman)
Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION
To begin, I am not a beer or food connoisseur. Having turned 21 six months ago, I have not had many opportunities to develop a professional taste or knowledge about beers. I do not even know all the types of beers there are. I know the difference...