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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6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Sampled from the tap at the 15th annual MBGSF. Pours a dark brown with a light brown head that lasts throughout the beer. Aroma has a good amount of chocolate with sweet roasted malts and dark grains. Flavor has creamy chocolate and sweet grains with a bit of roasted malt in the finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Aug 2012 at 13:46

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Tried on 23 Jun 2012 at 17:18

8/10
Nitro
Tried on 23 Jun 2012 at 17:09

8/10
Tried on 18 Dec 2011 at 14:13

6/10
Lotsa spices nice chocolatey finish
Tried on 18 Dec 2011 at 13:49

6/10
Tried on 18 Dec 2011 at 13:33

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Tried on 17 Sep 2011 at 18:15

5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 6
Draught @ OP brewpub. Dark brown colour, brown head. Aroma is faint roasted malts, chocolate, cacao. Flavour of roasted malts, sweet chocolate, cacao. Watery and sweet.
Tried on 25 Aug 2010 at 12:43

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft at Olde Peninsula. Unclear yellow colour, small white head. Aroma is wheat and bit of bubblegum and banana. Flavour is wheat, banana, yeasty and spices. Light bodied. Dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 07 Jun 2010 at 05:58

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
On tap at Olde Peninsula brewpub. Dark copper colour, white head. Aroma has caramel malts, some hops. Flavour of caramel malts, some spices.
Tried from Draft on 22 Nov 2009 at 09:28