Are you ready to Dunk the Halls!
It's that time of year again! ChristKindlMarkt at the Downtown Market kicks off on Friday, November 15th. We are celebrating with the taproom launch of our famous Dunk the Halls Dunkelweizen on the same day as the opening of their famous Christmas market - that also features our beer!
And for the first time Vivant will have a pop-up shop at the Downtown Market's ChristKindlMarkt!
We will be selling delicious traditional pretzels paired with amazing dipping sauces, house made mustard, and beer cheese! These fantastic pretzels will also be available at our taproom for a limited time as we celebrate the kickoff to the Holiday season.
In addition to all of that great news we will be launching our brand new craft root beer... Angry Rooster Root Beer! - at both the Market and our taproom on 11/15. Bring the whole family! It's going to be an amazing start to your holidays!
Ski Patrol to the Rescue!
Our famous Winter Wheat Ale is back on November 22nd! This delicious seasonal beer is brewed with energizing orange peel and warming cardamom. Perfect for the Apres Ski or for after shoveling out the driveway. It's gonna snow at some point... but snow or no it's Ski Patrol to the rescue!
WIZARD DAY 2024 is Friday, November 8th
The time of year is upon us to celebrate our most accomplished and sought after beer: Wizard Burial Ground! The 2024 vintage is tasting amazing and we're excited about an epic day of barrel aged beer. This year's variant, Sticky Toffee Wizard, is also something we expect will cast a spell on you! A Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged version of Wizard Burial Ground that has been blessed with the added spell components of vanilla, toffee, and dates!!
You can get both of these amazing Wizards on November 8th! Plus, as per usual we will be bringing out some special Wizard vintages and variants from the cellars to enjoy with you!
Halloween Season is heating up at Brewery Vivant!
We've got a long list of devilishy delicious things on deck for the scariest season of them all.
Kicking of on October 25th and 26th we will be featuring devious dining experiences and creepy Coqtails to make you appreciate being alive.. while you still are! Also, we will be breaking into a couple of cellar dwellers with some Pumpkin Saison variants - a pumpkin pie version and a Sour Pumpkin Patch keg... for all the Pumpkin Tart fans out there!
Then on Sunday, October 27th come join us for an amazing Halloween version of our infamous POUTINE CLASH!! Come dressed up in costume and save a buck off your boozy drinks!
The fun keeps going on Monday, October 28th with a sinister Stein Night! Bring in a stein and get $6 pours (up to 32oz!!) on select beers! We'll also have amazing Stein Night food specials, so bring your friends. Get dressed up and do some dancing! It'll be a Stein Night to remember!
The ghoulish greatness culminates on Halloween itself. Thursday the 31st we're hosting a night of terrifying trivia and spine-chilling spirits. Get dressed up cuz we're having a Costume Contest and we'll also give you a buck off your boozy bevvies just for participating and getting dressed up... plus petrifying prizes for the winning getup!
Trick or Frites?!?
Poutine Clash: Halloween Edition! Sunday, October 27th
Are you ready for our yearly battle of chef created poutines? That's right Poutine Clash is back!! This year with a special Halloween twist!
We will be serving up sample sized portions of the Frankenstein food that is poutine! Fries + Gravy + Curds or other inspired elements = Poutine Glory! It's the competition you didn't know you needed, but you know you're going to love!
Savor every sip of our top-shelf, custom blend bourbon in two distinctive cocktails and feast on mouth watering dishes from Live Fire Republic. Don't miss your chance to snag hand-signed, limited edition bottles and join a night of culinary and bourbon bliss alongside like-minded enthusiasts. Secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind celebration by following us for updates and grabbing your tickets early. Cheers!
Food Menu
Passed:
Bourbon-Marinated Hanger Steak
soy | brown butter crouton | wasabi cream
Smoked Tomato-Roasted Sahashito Gazpacho
crab salad | barrel-aged hot sauce, smoked river salt
Action:
Grilled Oyster Station
mignonette | smoked seaweed salad
Grazed:
Charcuterie and Chocolate Truffle Boards
bourbon infused | maple syrup filler
Main:
Beef Tomahawk with Black Truffle Steak Sauce | Bourbon-brined Bone-in Pork Loin
binder: black truffle | barrel-aged hot sauce
compound finishing butter: pistachio-parmesan | rosemary-garlic
Sides:
Watermelon speck salad
Grilled sweet corn salad
Seasonal root vegetable puree
Bourbon and maple-glazed carrots
Mark your calendars, and get ready to embark on a celestial journey of flavor at Interstellar Duck Nacho Day!
The only place in the cosmos we're you'll find the original Duck Nachos, Vivant's famous French-Mex confit culinary creation.
On Sunday, June 2 enjoy personal portions of our famous Duck Nachos plus uniquely succulent duck inspired dishes. All paired with our extensive selection of craft beers, thoughtfully brewed to complement the richness of our farm to table food.
It's the return of Tropical Saison at Brewery Vivant on April 26th and we're excited to party! Get ready to indulge in the first tapping of our famous Tropical Saison beer served in the classic pineapple shaped glass rimmed with a Chamoy & Tajin spice sugar-salt blend. Guests can also try a special Tropical themed slushy cocktail, a Tropical Whip - a sweet and creamy dessert-like variant of Tropical Saison (Anyone who gravitates towards fruit smoothie beers should absolutely love the Tropical Whip), and even indulge with a tropical soft serve ice cream cone for kids or adults. It will be a celebration of all things pineapple and mango to welcome spring and officially open patio season.
PLUS we've got limited-edition t-shirts and tank tops for all you fashion-forward beer lovers out there. Soak up those tropical vibes with island-themed cuisine (fried snapping turtle crab cakes, grilled brats with spicy pineapple-mango relish, tasso ham kabobs and giant prawns) and tropical beats all day long. See you there!
So mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the beauty of a new season in an artistic and inspiring way. See you at Brewery Vivant's Spring Art Market.
Unleash your inner weirdo with the return of our bizarre beer bash! Join us for a wild weekend filled with mind-bending brews straight from the brilliant minds of our brewers. From strange to stranger, come taste the unexpected with four courses of bizarre brews available a la carte or on a prix fixe flight. Let loose and join in on the fun – because if our brewers had a blast making these beers, you'll have a blast drinking them! Don't miss out on Weird Beer Weekend!
Four "courses" of bizarre brews available a la carte or on a prix fixe flight.
➤Soup - African Peanut Stew
➤Salad - Fennel and Citrus
➤Sando - Vegan Mushroom Pastrami
➤Sweet - Prickly Pear Cheesecake
ALL IN BEER FORM!
Join us on April 5th for a brew that's great for the Earth! Our latest Double IPA is a collaboration with Earth To Beer, a national campaign promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. But that's not all - we're also raising funds for the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and donating proceeds from this delicious Double IPA to their cause. Join us in our Walloon Room from 6-9pm to meet the team, sign up to volunteer, and, of course, enjoy some delicious brews. With every sip, you'll be supporting a great cause! Let's raise our glasses and our voices for the Land Conservancy!
Get ready to unleash your taste buds with a weekend filled with wild game and craft beer!
Join us for the return of Wild Game Weekend, a feast for the senses on the weekend of January 19-21. Revel in the company of fellow enthusiasts as Chef Vander and crew unleash their culinary sorcery to serve up a wild game dinner you won't forget!
But that's not all – we'll also be releasing a new batch of our popular sour fruited ale, Jam Jar!
Vivant's annual Winter Artisan Market is upon us. Time to bust out the wallet and begin the holiday shopping. Located in the Bier Garden and Walloon Room, local artists and makers will have their booths set up with all sorts of unique and creative gifts. It's the perfect afternoon to get at checking items off your list. So why not do it while sipping on your favorite craft beers and beverages?!
Releasing this Year's Vintage of our Legendary Bourbon Barrel Aged Quad plus a Brand New Wizard Version!
The result is a stunning example of a modern quad that still has the soul of big Belgian beers of the past.
Introducing Old Fashioned Wizard, aged in Old Elk Bourbon barrels with bitter orange and tart cherry. Answering the question: "What would Wizard be if it was an Old Fashioned cocktail?"
It's that time of year again when Vivant transforms into a haunted haven, and we're dying for you to join in our Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st! No need to sign up, just throw on that killer costume and be ready to show us your wildest creative ideas. So come on in for dinner or drinks this Halloween and don't miss out on a chance to win a gift card for $100.
It's been confirmed that we'll have Tideline Energy Healing in the Chapel doing tarot card readings for $15 per session on Halloween.
Get ready for our annual Poutine showdown! Join us at Brewery Vivant for Poutine Clash and savor the tastiest battle of gravy, curds and fries. Our talented cooks will go head-to-head, crafting their unique Poutine creations, and it's your chance to be the judge! Taste, vote, and crown the Poutine champion!
Find your inspiration at our Autumn Equinox Art Market. Surround yourself with the creativity and passion of local artists while sipping on one of our many draft beers and enjoying some tasty food.
The Autumnal Equinox Art Market is a haven for local artisans and makers, eager to showcase their latest and greatest creations.
So mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the beauty of the changing seasons in an artistic and inspiring way. See you at Brewery Vivant's Art Market on Sunday!
Saturday, September 16
1-6pm
Join us for Vivant's much-anticipated BFF Beer Fest, featuring Barrel Aged Beers, Firkins, and Farmhouse brews! After a four-year wait, we are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable celebration of craft beer and community in Grand Rapids. Get ready to indulge in the rich and complex flavors of our meticulously crafted barrel-aged beers, experience the art of cask-conditioned ales with our fantastic selection of firkins, and celebrate our brewery's heritage with exceptional farmhouse brews.
With your ticket purchase, you'll receive 10 tokens for beer pours, allowing you to savor a variety of extraordinary beers, along with a commemorative glass to take home as a special keepsake from the event. The day promises to be a blast with your friends, surrounded by the warm and friendly atmosphere that sets Brewery Vivant apart.
In addition to the outstanding brews, we'll have local food trucks offering mouthwatering delights that perfectly complement your beer selection. Plus, unleash your competitive side with a range of exciting games to keep the good times rolling.
As a ticket holder, you'll get the exclusive opportunity to purchase limited releases of some of our most outstanding brews. This event is sure to sell out quickly, so save the date and secure your tickets now. We can't wait to raise a glass with you and create unforgettable memories at Brewery Vivant's BFF Fest!
4th of July Deal
Smokin' Pops & Hops: A Father's Day Smoked Meat Feast
Join us on June 18th as we honor all the incredible dads out there with a special Father's Day event filled with delectable smoked meats and craft beer. Treat your father figure to an unforgettable culinary experience that will have his taste buds dancing!
Join us May 25 from 4-7pm on the patio for some birdie business as staff from the Outdoor Discovery Center will be showing off some of their feathered friends. You won't want to miss this birds of prey exhibit on our patio! Partial proceeds will go to ODC to help fund programming.
It's Back! Time to get weird with some bizarre beers. This time with more mind blowing brews from the inspired minds of our brewers.
Weird Beer Weekend is an exciting opportunity to sample some truly unique and interesting beers. We'll be serving two exceptional flights that range from weird to weirder and our kitchen will be featuring a mouthwatering menu to pair with.
We hope you have as much fun drinking these beers as our brewers did creating them!
Eight beers total will be on draft, one of which will also be bottled as a commemorative to-go option.
On Friday, March 17 we release our annual Beer The Change report that outlines our sustainability goals for the 2022 year. Traditionally released on St. Patrick's Day, this is our version of "green" beer. The report will be posted to our website Friday morning on the Beer The Change: Sustainability page found in the menu.
Tickets are $60 apiece and include four courses of delectable edibles paired with beer, all within the relaxing comfort of our Walloon Room. Hosted by pastry chef and sensory program master, Paige Moran and assistant FOH general manager Evann McUmber.
Tickets can be purchased in house. Please inquire at the host stand or speak with your server.
Cho Down '23 is right around the corner and our kitchen crew is ready to battle it out over the tastiest, most unique nacho stylings this side of the Mississippi!
You've never had nachos like Vivant's creative culinary team makes for this fun yearly event.
Six unique versions will be on the menu for this one day only showdown.
Enjoy them all with delicious craft beer, then vote for your favorite and see who wins this year's champion title!
Food specials from our scratch kitchen include
Plus we may even pull out some throwback beers from the cellar to mark the occasion!
Join us for a festive afternoon of shopping and beer on Sunday, December 11 from 12-4pm.
We'll have local vendors featuring artworks and unique craft items set up in the Walloon Room and Bier Garden. Find interesting and one-of-a-kind gifts, stocking stuffers and more while enjoying the warm ambiance of our holiday decorated taproom. Choose from a variety of master crafted beers to pair with lunch prepared by our farm-to-table scratch kitchen.
This Halloween weekend we've got all kinds of activities happening at the pub.
The kitchen will be featuring "spooky" menu specials all weekend. Costumes are encouraged all weekend. Two dollars off the regular price of beers for those in costume and a special beer flight will be available for guests.
Friday- Starting at 8pm in the Walloon Room Broads Burlesque will perform their Halloween show. Get tickets online at Eventbrite.com Seating is limited.
Sunday- Halloween themed Trivia Night.
Come in costume for a Halloween Trivia Night where we'll end with a costume contest and the winner receiving a gift card.
Monday- Franken-Stein Night! We'll have a variety of select beers on tap for just $5 for those who bring a stein. Don't have one? You can purchase a glass one from our retail in the front of house. Costumes are encouraged and there will be food specials, and we'll be pouring Pumpkin Tart out of pumpkins. The Frankenstein Trivia Group will be here in the evening for a fun pub quiz!
For the last 4 years, Wernette has participated in an international study with researchers from Michigan State University that is measuring how various cattle farming practices impact the environment, specifically related to climate change. Their research suggests that grazing cattle among multiple paddocks can contribute to climate change mitigation through the sequestration of carbon in the soil. This study challenges existing conclusions that only feedlot-intensification reduces the overall beef greenhouse gas footprint through greater productivity.
Saison, say what?
BEER DROPS
Friends, we're so excited to have finally released our first ever FARM HAND variant as a mainstay option for your drinking enjoyment! As you may know, FARM HAND is the first beer we brewed for the public over a decade ago and continues to be our flagship ale. Tart Tangerine is the evolution of this classic Vivant ale.
FARM HAND Tart Tangerine is a characterful new variant with bold, in-your-face tangerine aroma and flavor. The tangy tangerine notes imbue the classic farmhouse flavors of Farm Hand making this, one lip-smacking good beer!
You can find Tart Tangerine in select stores throughout Michigan.