Craft Breweries in Grand Rapids

“Klockow has been one of my bucket list breweries for several years, and finally had the opportunity to visit. The beer was cold and refreshing and the bartender was awesome (unfortunately didn’t get her name) and definitely helped to set the vibe. If you’re in Grand Rapids, check out this gem!“

“I went here with coworkers for an after work social meetup, and will say we had an excellent time. I was informed that "they will just throw anything into their beer and advertise it correctly" when I asked a coworker if the "Oyster" beer really meant it had oysters in it. On arrival I ordered the bogo dark beer (menu revealing indeed that the oyster beer was brewed with said shellfish), and made sure that I could come back for the second when paying for the first. They honored this with no question, however when I went for the second, they served the gal in my group who went up to the bar with me right away, then served the entire line of customers (6 or 7 people) that showed up AFTER me before asking me for my order. This was frustrating and I expressed that, but my second beer came moments after I indicated that I was also a paying customer (had I paid after-the-fact this would have reduced their tip, however I was already committed). Kudos to the slightly effeminate bearded guy who took my original order, and not to any of his three coworkers operating the bar after that time. The oyster beer did indeed have a hint of oyster to it, but it wasn't nearly as unique or fishy as I had expected. My second beer was the "Potato Kraut" beer, and it was quite obviously sauerkrauty in a way that added taste and didn't detract from the beer. I had also ordered the Friday special fish and chips dinner (not all-you-can-eat like some locations in town), and it was also north atlantic cod and not in-state walleye like some other places. That being said the Fish was excellent (although one of three pieces was barely a finger in size). The chips are a beer-battered normal fry (not "chip" sized wedges like one expects with fish and chips, which is actually better) and had some cheese, seasoning and chives thrown on top. I opted for the ($10! seems a little excessive but I mean IT IS poor-mans caviar) upgrade for trout roe on top, and there was a measurable amount of orange salty fish eggs mixed in with the "chips". It did not take long for the food to come out, and it was a delicious salty greasy dish, nothing less than I expected, and definitely enhanced a little bit the somewhat disappointing "Oyster" beer. I have never been to a bar where they adequately provide service to random patrons who approach the bar, but the delay in service for my second beer was atrocious enough to discourage me, otherwise this place would have a perfect score.Parking: Giant lot behind the 5 buildings/businesses in the block. Some spots overtaken by folks who are incapable of understanding the size of their vehicle or how parking lines work in a lot.“