Kalamazoo City is a city rich in culture and recreational activities. Locals nick-name it as “Kzoo” also known as Michigan’s craft beer capital. Their love for brewing beer dates as far back as 1830s, and they have a dedicated week celebrating their love of beer. Kalamazoo is home to some of the best breweries in the state and this industry has come a long way since Larry Bell founded his brewery 30 years ago, brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle. The folks in Kalamazoo take their beer seriously, in fact, West Michigan University offers a unique field of study that combines science with the art of brewing which is what they call the Sustainable Brewing Program. Kalamazoo has indeed created a buzz in the craft beer industry, it was ranked the No. 3 Beer Town in America  as cited in the Business Insider 2013. They also received recognition from U.S. World & News Report in 2014 for being one of the eight Underrated Beer Cities in the World. 

The craft beer craze has smitten so many as its been exquisitely designed and handcrafted using countless varieties of styles and tastes that beer enthusiasts intentionally visit these microbreweries and brewpubs in Kalamazoo. Take a journey through some of Kalamazoo’s finest beer trails, enjoy local beer festivals and get a first-hand experience of Michigan’s famous craft beer.  

Are you ready to find out and take that perfect sip of Kalamazoo’s finest?