Brewery Profile
Tibbs Brewing Co
In a city with an active craft beer scene, Tibbs Brewing Co. represents one of Kalamazoo’s local brewery stops rather than a widely documented regional brand. A visitor walking in should expect to use the space as the most reliable source for what is currently available, since public information about the brewery’s founding date, ownership, and core beer lineup is limited. Its name is also connected with craft beverages beyond beer, most notably a specific root beer formulation that has been distributed locally. That detail gives the brewery a slightly broader place in the local drinks landscape, especially for visitors who are interested in small producers and non-alcoholic craft options as well as beer.
Travelers exploring southwest Michigan often look for variety: brewery taprooms, rotating drafts, Michigan-made beer and cider, and local beverages that do not always appear far outside their home market. A stop at Tibbs fits that kind of itinerary because it is part of the Kalamazoo beer circuit and has at least one product, its root beer, that appears in local retail settings. Craft Draft 2 Go, for example, has stocked Tibbs root beer alongside a changing selection of Michigan-made craft beers and ciders. For visitors, that means the brewery can be approached in two ways: as a place to check in person for the day’s pours, and as a name they may encounter while browsing local bottle shops or draft-focused retailers.
Practical details should be confirmed close to the time of a visit, because the available information does not establish regular hours, food service, patio seating, tours, events, or other amenities. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current availability, and whether the root beer is being served or sold on site. Visitors planning a broader Kalamazoo beer outing may want to pair Tibbs with other nearby stops, while allowing flexibility for changing menus and local distribution patterns. Anyone specifically seeking the root beer can also check local retailers such as Craft Draft 2 Go, where it has been featured. Since the publicly available profile is limited, the best visit is a straightforward one: stop in, read the current board, ask what is fresh or available to go, and treat the brewery as one part of Kalamazoo’s larger craft beverage scene.
Tibbs Brewing Co. is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based brewery known for producing various craft beverages, including a specific root beer formulation distributed locally. While detailed information regarding its founding date or core beer portfolio is limited, the brewery operates within the active Kalamazoo craft beer scene. Its products are featured at local retail establishments, such as Craft Draft 2 Go, which stocks the Tibbs root beer alongside a rotating selection of Michigan-made craft beers and ciders.
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402 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007-5218
Phone: 8777627397
Website: https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/2016/09/craft_beers_to_go_is_focus_of.html
Hours: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tibbs Brewing Co located?
- Tibbs Brewing Co is located at 402 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007-5218. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Tibbs Brewing Co's hours?
- Current hours are: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Tibbs Brewing Co?
- Visit https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/2016/09/craft_beers_to_go_is_focus_of.html for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.