Brewery Vivant Spotlight: Grand Rapids, Michigan

In 2010, a couple converted a 1920s funeral chapel on Grand Rapids’ east side into a Belgian-inspired craft brewery and taproom. The building had the bones for it: vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and a quiet dignity that suited a space designed to invite people in and encourage them to linger. Brewery Vivant has been doing exactly that ever since.

Located at 925 Cherry St SE in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood, Brewery Vivant produces Belgian-style and farmhouse ales with a commitment to the tradition and the terroir that defines those styles at their best. Saisons, farmhouse ales, tripels, and mixed fermentation beers fill the rotating tap list, produced in a brewery that has earned national recognition for doing this specific thing with genuine skill.

The chapel setting creates an atmosphere impossible to replicate in a purpose-built taproom. The high peaked ceiling, the original architectural elements, and the warm light make Brewery Vivant feel like a destination for a reason you cannot fully articulate until you are sitting in it. The food menu reflects a similar level of care, built around Belgian-inspired small plates and dishes that pair with the ales they are served alongside.

Brewery Vivant has been certified as one of the country’s most environmentally responsible breweries, a commitment that runs through their sourcing, their packaging decisions, and their building renovation approach.

Visit at breweryvivant.com on Cherry Street SE in Grand Rapids.

Michigan Small Business Spotlight is proud to feature Brewery Vivant as one of West Michigan’s most distinctive and celebrated craft brewing destinations.