Saugatuck Brewing Closes Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo Taprooms

Saugatuck Brewing Company has announced the permanent closure of its taprooms in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids due to challenges facing the craft beer industry. The Kalamazoo location, which suffered fire damage in August 2024, will not reopen, while the Grand Rapids taproom also closed on March 3. CEO John Miller stated that the company will shift its focus towards distribution, emphasizing the significance of the taprooms in the company’s history and expressing gratitude for community support. Employees expressed disappointment over the abrupt closure of the Creston Brewery, which Saugatuck had acquired in 2021. Despite the closures, the brewery plans to continue operating its flagship location in Douglas. Miller reassured patrons that the commitment to producing quality beer remains unchanged.