Saugatuck Brewing Company Spotlight: Saugatuck, Michigan

Saugatuck is one of the most visited small towns in Michigan, known for its art galleries, Lake Michigan beaches, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes visitors want to extend their stay. Saugatuck Brewing Company fits perfectly into that picture and has become one of the town’s most reliable gathering places since it opened in 2005.

Located at 2948 Blue Star Hwy in Douglas, just outside Saugatuck proper, the brewery sits in a spacious building with a beer garden that becomes one of the best outdoor drinking destinations in West Michigan when the weather cooperates. The space is large enough to handle the summer crowds that come through the area without losing the easy-going atmosphere that makes it work.

The beer lineup runs from approachable lagers to bold stouts, with a rotating selection that keeps the tap list interesting throughout the year. Neapolitan Milk Stout, Blueberry Lemonade Shandy, and various seasonal releases have built a loyal following among both locals and the significant tourist traffic that passes through the area between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

The food menu is a full kitchen operation with sandwiches, flatbreads, and shared plates built to accompany an afternoon of beer drinking. The overall experience leans into everything good about being in Saugatuck without taking itself too seriously.

Visit at saugatuckbrewing.com on Blue Star Highway in Douglas.

Michigan Small Business Spotlight is proud to feature Saugatuck Brewing Company as one of West Michigan’s best destinations for craft beer and good times.