Michiganders may be embracing a dry spring as they gear up for a summer filled with craft brews. Fortunately, even those taking a break from alcohol can still enjoy the brewery experience. Across West Michigan, several breweries offer non-alcoholic (NA) beers, refreshing hopwater, and creative mocktails. Many also carry popular nationwide NA brands with a variety of flavors, ensuring that dry brew-lovers have plenty of options to sip and savor.
Traverse City, MI
The Workshop Brewing offers a unique alternative to traditional NA beer. Alongside their house-made sodas and kombucha on draft, they serve a refreshing carbonated white tea brewed with Citra hops, delivering a crisp, aromatic twist for those looking for something different.
Traverse City, MI
Rare Bird Brewpub boasts one of the most extensive selections of non-alcoholic options in the area. Their lineup includes several flavors from Athletic Brewing Co., plus Lagunitas IPNA, Grüvi Golden Lager, and Great Central Ted Segers. You’ll also find a variety of Untitled Art offerings, such as a rich chocolate dark brew, a tart sour, and two CBD-infused flavors. Rounding out the selection are multiple sparkling water flavors and even an NA wine option, and a refreshing lemon-lime hop water.
Cadillac, MI
Clam Lake Beer Co. is another great spot for NA options, featuring several Athletic Brewing Co. flavors along with NA Labatt Blue for those looking for a classic lager without the alcohol.
Ludington, MI
Jamesport Brewing offers a solid selection of NA drinks, including several trusted Athletic Brewing Co. flavors like Upside Dawn Golden, Cerveza Atletica, and Free Wave IPA. They also serve NA White Claw and Bud Light, plus an extensive list of handcrafted mocktails for even more variety.
Coopersville, MI
Coopersville Brewing Co. recently added a refreshing hopwater option to their menu. Cheat Code, a lemon-lime sparkling hop water, is a great choice for beer lovers seeking a non-alcoholic alternative between Grand Haven and Grand Rapids.
Grand Haven, MI
Odd Side Ales features a sparkling hopwater on their extensive menu as well. Odd Side’s hop water is infused with Citra hops, stevia, and an option with a hint of blueberry, offering a refreshing and slightly sweet NA option.
Grand Rapids, MI
City Built Brewing offers a unique selection of NA options, including a variety of fruity soda drinks, a refreshing lemon-lime hop water kombucha, and crisp sparkling lemonade.
Grand Rapids, MI
Speciation Cellars offers an impressive range of NA options, including botanical sodas, teas, sparkling and flavored waters, kombucha, and fizzy lemonade. A standout on their menu is the Hop N’ Honey Water—a sparkling blend of Citra hops and honey for a uniquely refreshing twist.
Grand Rapids, MI
Founders offers a hopwater option called Hoppy Mood, crafted with both hops and terpenes for a bold blend of grapefruit, tropical, and pine flavors.
Grand Rapids, MI
New Holland is expanding its NA offerings with Aquanaut, a refreshing hop water infused with mango. This flavorful sparkling water is available at their Grand Rapids, Holland, and Battle Creek brewpub locations, providing a great NA option for hop lovers.
Athletic Brewing Co., originally housed in Connecticut has become a leading name in NA options, with their popular flavors like Upside Dawn Golden, Cerveza Atletica, and Free Wave IPA featured at many breweries. In addition to these, hop water is emerging as a refreshing and flavorful alternative. Infused with hops and often combined with unique elements like terpenes, fruit flavors, or even stevia, hopwater offers the crisp, hoppy taste of beer without the alcohol. This growing trend provides a perfect option for those seeking a flavorful, NA beverage that still delivers that satisfying beer-like experience.
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