Big Lake Brewing

Microbrewery in Holland, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Big Lake Brewing

Established in 2013

Contact
13 W 7th St, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Description
Founded in 2013 by Travis Prueter, Nic Winsemius, and Greg MacKeller, Big Lake is committed to being an owner-operated brewery. They brew a variety of beers for consumption in their pub, and their mainstay products are also brewed and canned for distribution across the state of Michigan.

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8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Pint can from Jack's Fresh Mart Menominee, 6/25/24. Black, large brown head, average retention. Aroma of roast, mineral, coffee, dark chocolate. Taste is chocolate, roast, nuts, caramel, coffee, vanilla. Moderate booze. Some nougat.

Tried from Can on 01 Jan 2025 at 04:57


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 27 Nov 2024 at 22:17


8.4
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

S: apricots - flowers - big oats A: super rich & luscious apricot body - large off-white head T: deep wheat - strong stone fruits - nice hoppiness P: juicy - slightly grassy - noticeable sugars O: ultra new-school - rich throughout - very nice for style! 16 ounce can - Trader Joe's (grocery): Northville, Michigan - purchased: 10-November-2024 - canned: 19-February-2024 - US$3,50 - sampled: a few hours later, in my hotel room here in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania

Tried from Can on 11 Nov 2024 at 15:36


8.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

s: fresh pineapple - guava - citrus fruit a: super hazy opaque yellow body - thick head t: strong fruits - resinous - good bitterness p: strong oats - balanced well - juicy o: new-school - fruit-forward - rich throughout 16oz can - Trader Joe's (grocery): Royal Oak, Michigan - purchased: 09-November-2023 - US$3,50 - sampled: 18-December-2023

Tried from Can on 27 Oct 2024 at 06:14


7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

2024 can from Livonia Liquor. Pours a deep brown color with a finger of beige -tan head that lingers, then dissipates. Dark and milk chocolate on the nose with vanilla, bourbon and oak as it warms. Body is a bit thin and this comes through on the palate, but the milk chocolate, bourbon and vanilla all come through. Warming finish. Quite well done on the flavor side.

Tried from Can from Livonia Liquor & Fine Wine on 13 Oct 2024 at 03:41


7.8

Tried from Can on 05 Oct 2024 at 18:43


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 10 Aug 2024 at 23:31


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 28 Jul 2024 at 21:36


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 04 Jul 2024 at 22:36


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Pours a lightly hazy, copper-gold, with mid-sized head. Aroma is citrus, bread, some pine. Flavors follow. Crisp, clean mouthfeel. Mild hop bitterness at the finish. It's good, but is it really a hazy?

Tried on 22 Jun 2024 at 21:57