57 Brewpub’s Approach to Balance and Local-Centric Brews

57 Brewpub and Bistro is a family restaurant kind of establishment that may not be right in the beer mecca of Grand Rapids, but provides yet another fun excursion for the nearby city dweller or curious local to come in and see that craft beer is perfect for any town.   

Thomas Payne, the head brewer at 57 Brewpub and Bistro, seems to have locked down the establishment with his American Ale and German Lager-forward brewing program and array of well balanced beers. Understanding the importance of balance, in my book, is crucial to running a beer program in a town that is adjusting itself to the wide world of craft beer.

Yellow Jacket Honey Ale

7.3% ABV

31 IBU

Pale and Munich malts combined with local Honey, Cascade Hops from Hopyards of Kent and German Tettnang Hops round out this Hometown Favorite.

I’ve got a light amber colored beer that is clear as day in front of me. I pull it up to my nose to sniff and get strong sweet malt/sweet bread notes. A touch of honey and leafy hops waft up

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