Brewery
Unclaimed profileVivant Brewery & Spirits
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A European-inspired brewery and distillery operating in a refurbished funeral home, Vivant pours a deep draft list anchored by the flagship saison Farm Hand and the long-running red IPA Big Red. The menu also carries a small nonalcoholic section and spirits categories, though the draft beer program is the clear draw. Recognition includes Best Brewery in and a 2011 Draft Magazine nod.
- What should I order?
- Start with Farm Hand, the $6 flagship saison that is crushable and food-friendly. For a hoppier turn, Big Red, a Citra red IPA and pub staple for over a decade, runs $7. Both are served in proper glassware.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers seeking a varied draft list with European styles and a local flagship will find much to like. The LEED-certified setting and house-made nonalcoholic soda water also suit those interested in sustainability or lighter options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers run $6 to $8 per 16-ounce serving, with some specialty pours in smaller formats. The house hopped soda water is $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue is the world's first LEED-certified microbrewery, housed in a refurbished funeral home. Its European-inspired approach is evident in the draft list, which includes a Czech-style pilsner and a flagship saison.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A deep draft list spans saison, red IPA, Czech pilsner, West Coast IPA, stout, and hazy IPA. The flagship Farm Hand is a crushable saison; Big Red is a Citra-heavy pub staple. Recognition includes Best Brewery in and a 2011 Draft Magazine nod.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft list with a variety of styles, from saison to hazy IPA.
- — Flagship Farm Hand and pub staple Big Red anchor the program.
Standout selections
- — Farm Hand: flagship saison, crushable and food-friendly, $6 for 16oz.
- — Big Red: red IPA with Citra hops, pub staple for 10+ years, $7 for 16oz.
- — Cult Pils: Czech-style pilsner from Broad Leaf Brewery, $6.50 for 16oz.
Pricing: $6–$8 per 16oz serving, with some 13.5oz pours.
Nonalcoholic
A single house-made nonalcoholic option: Hopped Soda Water with Mandarin Orange. It offers a hop-forward alternative to beer, served in the same Munique glassware.
Menu strengths
- — House-made hopped soda water with Mandarin Orange.; Listed as a dedicated N/A beverage section.
Standout selections
- — Hopped Soda Water (NA): Vivant's own, with Mandarin Orange, $5.
Pricing: $5 for 13.5oz.
Spirits
The menu includes a 'Spirits' section and 'Packaged Beer & Spirits', and the homepage notes 'European-inspired beers and spirits'. No specific spirit selections are detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are a named part of the venue's identity, with a dedicated menu section.
Standout selections
- — Menu includes a 'Spirits' section and 'Packaged Beer & Spirits'.
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