Saugatuck Brewing Company buying Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids
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and last updated 2021-04-23 08:37:33-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids is about to become part of Saugatuck Brewing Company.
Craft selections at Creston Brewery will be a mix of former Creston mainstays, along with current and seasonal releases from Saugatuck, a news release said.
âWe are very excited to bring Creston into our family of pubs and look forward to serving the Creston neighborhood and the greater Grand Rapids area with a variety of craft beers,â said Ric Gillette, president and CEO of Saugatuck Brewing Company.
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