Saugatuck / Douglas
Beverage Trail
Saugatuck Brewing Company
The Saugatuck Brewing Company (SBC) has been a leading producer in the Michigan Craft Beer Industry since brewing its first beer in 2005. The brewery, located conveniently on Blue Star Highway in Douglas, Michigan, boasts two tasting rooms and outdoor patio dining. The Pub features 16 taps, hard cider, and wine along with a full food menu including everything from unique entrees to shareable appetizers. Free, live music increases the dining experience every Saturday at 6:00 pm, along with live music on the Patio every Thursday at 6:00 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Along with the Pub, the Saugatuck Brewing Company recently added on a second tap room, which has been dubbed “The Barrel Room,” including 15 additional taps and a variety of munchies. The Barrel Room is a laid-back tasting room where customers can enjoy a pint while playing a round of one of the many games featured, like shuffleboard, bumper pool, pinball and more.
J Petter Wine Gallery
Let us surprise you with our thoughtfully curated collection of artisan fine wines. Our boutique wine bar is a cozy spot to lounge and sip wine with an artfully presented charcuterie or cheese board. YES – you may enjoy a glass while you walk through the fine art gallery! And, there are two relaxing outdoor seating areas in the upper gallery, plus gated art garden seating in the lower gallery. Feel free to relax with your wine and sit awhile amongst the exceptional art here…it is expected.
Mitten Brewing Company
The lakeshore home of The Mitten Brewing Company, a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery and pizzeria based in Grand Rapids, MI, sits in the heart of downtown Saugatuck. Featuring a wide selection of specialty beers and famous for their beer and pizza flights. Relax in the outdoor yard and watch the crowds pass by while playing games and sharing laughs. Or place your order to go and take a pizza to one of the nearby parks or out to Oval Beach.
Virtue Cider
Virtue is a craft cider company launched in 2011 in Fennville, Michigan, by Gregory Hall, former brewmaster at Goose Island. Our mission is to make proper farmhouse ciders from local heirloom apples and employ traditional farmhouse production methods that include native and secondary fermentation, use of wild yeasts, and an expansive oak barrel-aging program. We partner with local family farms by purchasing the highest quality apples for our ciders.
Fenn Valley Winery – Vineyard, Winery and Tasting Room
Fenn Valley Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery complex established in 1973. Our goal then, as it is now, is to produce world-class wines and ciders from fruit grown along the shore of Lake Michigan. The vineyard is located in Fennville, and host tours and special events throughout the year. The tasting room is located in downtown Saugatuck where you can sample selections of their famous wines.
Crane’s Winery
Visit and enjoy an array of hard cider and fruit wine, tasty desserts, and more. Everything is grown on our farm or sourced locally.
Michigan Wine Company
Authentic and artistic local winery with tasting room and beautiful vineyard setting.
Modales
A world-class outdoor Tasting Room for your enjoyment. Plan to visit and enjoy a glass or tasting. Stunning views and friendly, knowledgeable staff are included.
Noble Twist Taphouse
Experience a contemporary taproom offering handcrafted beers, spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails. Savor the signature New Haven-style pizza, complemented by the laid-back, coastal charm of Michigan.
New Holland Spirits Tasting Room
Discover the perfect craft cocktail at our Saugatuck Spirits tasting room. Enjoy award-winning spirits in tasting flights or cocktails and take home a bottle of your favorite spirit.
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