Olde Peninsula Brewpub

Brewpub in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Olde Peninsula Brewpub and Restaurant - Out of business

Established in 1996

Closed in 2021

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200 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Description
Kalamazoo's 1st Brewpub!

Welcome to Olde Peninsula Brewpub and Restaurant, Kalamazoo's first Brewpub, opened on St. Patrick's Day in 1996. Previously known as the "Big Corner," this three story structure was built by Nicholas Bauman in 1874 as the Peninsula Restaurant.

This elegant restaurant gave way to the Franklin and Folz clothing store from 1884 to 1924. Through the years, the building housed a succession of business, including the Kalamazoo Stove Company, a book bindery, and a hotel. It became the headquarters for W.R. Biggs/Gilmore Agency in 1973. Severely damaged by the 1980 tornado, the building was completely rehabilitated in 1980-81. The current owners, Marie and Steve Blinn, wish to bring back a piece of history for all of Kalamazoo to enjoy. We are proud to offer the freshest beer available, brewed on-site in our 7-barrel Brewhouse. On behalf of all of our staff, we hope you relax and enjoy your experience at Olde Peninsula.

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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
on tap scura classiche note tostate media intensa secchezza finale un po maltato
Tried from Draft on 29 May 2016 at 19:25

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On tap quasi ambrata velata naso piuttosto agrumato lato resinoso anche in bocca agrume lieve fruttatta un lieve riscaldante per i gradi
Tried from Draft on 29 May 2016 at 19:23

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap ambrata attacco piuttosto maltato caramello poi un po di amaro bilanciata
Tried from Draft on 29 May 2016 at 19:21

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
on tap lieve dorato torbido cereale filo agrumato amaro medio poco aromatica
Tried from Draft on 29 May 2016 at 19:19

8.5/10
Nice. Oaky,hoppy
Tried on 10 Oct 2015 at 17:11

9/10
On Nitro
Tried on 28 Sep 2014 at 17:24

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Reviewed from notes.
This was poured into a pint glass.
The appearance was a dark brown color with a thin white to off white foamy head that dissipated within about a minute. Adequate foamy lacing clung for a little bit and then slid.
The smell had a mild nutty/caramel aroma that when it warmed it seemed like there was a brown sugar thing going on.
The taste followed the nose but the brown sugar thing was there before it warmed as it seemed more combined.
On the palate, this one sat kinda light and came across fairly sessionable.
Overall, decent brown ale, I’m not sure if that brown sugar that was meant to be there or not and honestly I’m not sure if I really liked it in the beer or not. I might come back to it if I ever saw it again.
Tried on 29 Jul 2014 at 14:42

7/10
Crazy mixed styles.
Tried on 06 Oct 2013 at 17:28

7/10
Tried on 06 Oct 2013 at 16:57

6/10
Nitro
Tried on 20 Dec 2012 at 11:43