Brewery Vivant

Farm Hand

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Rustic. Refreshing. Local. There was a time in old-world France when nearly every family farm had its own brewery. It was a necessary part of farm life… Read More

Rustic. Refreshing. Local.
There was a time in old-world France when nearly every family farm had its own brewery. It was a necessary part of farm life to provide a ration of beer to the laborers, as beer was safer to drink than plain water. Farm Hand is our interpretation of what these rustic farmhouse beers must have been like. Brewed with Michigan-grown wheat, we leave this beer unfiltered and rustic to accent the natural lemon-citrus tartness from our fermentation process. This beer is easy drinking for any occasion, but reveals layers of complexity for those who wish to discover them. Read Less

Big Red

IPA - Red

Expect hints of mango, pineapple and citrus to hit your nose with an assertive hop presence. Named lovingly after our mascot, Big Red is a fantastic Citra… Read More

Expect hints of mango, pineapple and citrus to hit your nose with an assertive hop presence. Named lovingly after our mascot, Big Red is a fantastic Citra forward IPA with plenty of crystal malt. Read Less

Triomphe

IPA - Belgian

Triomphe is made with a classic Belgian style yeast strain that gives the complexity and slight sweetness you may expect from a Belgian style ale. The… Read More

Triomphe is made with a classic Belgian style yeast strain that gives the complexity and slight sweetness you may expect from a Belgian style ale. The beer then reaches deeper providing a smack-down of American grown hops to turn the style on its head. It has a light caramel color, is strongly bitter with a fruity citrus aroma. Read Less

Wizard Burial Ground

Belgian Quadrupel

Aged for 12+ months deep in the old gypsum mines south of town, this Belgian inspired quadrupel ale pours a deep amber. The big alcohol of the quad pulls… Read More

Aged for 12+ months deep in the old gypsum mines south of town, this Belgian inspired quadrupel ale pours a deep amber. The big alcohol of the quad pulls notes of bourbon, vanilla and charcoal from the barrels and melds perfectly with the caramel richness. Read Less

Undertaker

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Pours a sinister black and offers the palate roasted coffee notes, hints of black fruit dipped in chocolate, and a subtle smokiness.

Pours a sinister black and offers the palate roasted coffee notes, hints of black fruit dipped in chocolate, and a subtle smokiness. Read Less

Tropical Saison

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Pineapple & Mango saison. A slightly spicy character, light effervescence, and the addition of real pineapple & mango juice make this beer perfect for… Read More

Pineapple & Mango saison. A slightly spicy character, light effervescence, and the addition of real pineapple & mango juice make this beer perfect for a Michigan summer. Read Less

Tart Side Of The Moon

Stout - Imperial / Double

Big chocolate roast malt paired with lush black cherry and soft acidity. We kettle-sour a portion of the mash to lend a slight tartness on the finish.… Read More

Big chocolate roast malt paired with lush black cherry and soft acidity. We kettle-sour a portion of the mash to lend a slight tartness on the finish. Listen to the Lunatic. Read Less

Zaison

Farmhouse Ale - Other

Imperial Saison brewed with orange peel and tellicherry black peppercorns.

Imperial Saison brewed with orange peel and tellicherry black peppercorns.
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Hop Field

IPA - Farmhouse

Our Farmhouse IPA is a celebration of Michigan hops that give juicy flavors reminiscent of pineapple, and pear. Our farmhouse yeast adds an additional… Read More

Our Farmhouse IPA is a celebration of Michigan hops that give juicy flavors reminiscent of pineapple, and pear. Our farmhouse yeast adds an additional layer of citrus character that blends beautifully with the toasted bread notes Michigan malt. Read Less

Ski Patrol

Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche

Winter wheat beer brewed with cardamom and orange peel.

Winter wheat beer brewed with cardamom and orange peel. Read Less

Contemplation

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Honey added during the boil contributes color and complexity but adds no sweetness to the beer as the sugars are broken down during fermentation. Look… Read More

Honey added during the boil contributes color and complexity but adds no sweetness to the beer as the sugars are broken down during fermentation. Look for apricot and nectarine on the palate, mixed with the floral aroma of the hops. Read Less

Pumpkin Tart

Pumpkin / Yam Beer

Belgian brewers are inspired by their local agriculture. Living in the midst of a rich agricultural heritage our Vivant brewers find it quite natural… Read More

Belgian brewers are inspired by their local agriculture. Living in the midst of a rich agricultural heritage our Vivant brewers find it quite natural to be inspired in this same way. A Michigan autumn heralds color tours, corn mazes and bountiful pumpkin harvests (4th in the nation, last we checked!). This rustic beer is fermented with real pumpkin and a hint of Fall spices. Our farmhouse yeast yields a delightful tartness that sets this pumpkin beer apart. Read Less

Tree Bucket

IPA - Imperial / Double

Our brewers are slinging some serious hops into this Belgian inspired DIPA, which is why we initially named it "Trebuchet", the mediaeval French catapult… Read More

Our brewers are slinging some serious hops into this Belgian inspired DIPA, which is why we initially named it "Trebuchet", the mediaeval French catapult pictured at right. We ran into a snafu with the name when we discovered another cool brewery in California already had it trademarked.
Belgian candy sugar and the Ardennes yeast strain lend sweetness to this very, very hoppy beer. Tropical fruit-forward Citra hops, among others, give balance to the sweet profile and high ABV. The beer is babied in the fermentation tanks and dry hopped just before packaging. Read Less

Paris

Sour - Other

Paris is a bold saison spiced with orange peel and black peppercorns. It is then aged with wild yeast strains in red wine barrels for over a year, creating… Read More

Paris is a bold saison spiced with orange peel and black peppercorns. It is then aged with wild yeast strains in red wine barrels for over a year, creating an oaky nose, bright fruit character, a tannic structure perfect for aging, and a solid smack of sour. Read Less

Devastation

IPA - Imperial / Double

Back for 2022! A Bourbon (Buffalo Trace) Barrel Aged Double IPA dry-hopped with Citra.

Back for 2022!
A Bourbon (Buffalo Trace) Barrel Aged Double IPA dry-hopped with Citra.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Sour

Sour - Fruited

Plein de Vie: Barrel-Aged Sour Ale A Belgian-weiss beer soured in a melange of barrels and aged with Strawberries and Rhubarb. Usher in Spring with this… Read More

Plein de Vie: Barrel-Aged Sour Ale
A Belgian-weiss beer soured in a melange of barrels and aged with Strawberries and Rhubarb. Usher in Spring with this light and bright sour ale. Take a bottle home to enjoy with friends. Read Less

Solitude

Belgian Dubbel

Monks have been brewing beer in Belgium for centuries. Their beers have been some of the most sought after in the world. Solitude is made in the tradition… Read More

Monks have been brewing beer in Belgium for centuries. Their beers have been some of the most sought after in the world. Solitude is made in the tradition of the famous brewing monks of the Abbeys of Belgium. This beer is deep mahogany in color, malt forward with hints of caramel, pear & raisin. Read Less

Plow Horse

Stout - Other

Belgian Style Imperial Stout

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Angelina

Sour - Flanders Oud Bruin

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Vivant Tripel

Belgian Tripel

This classic style is what Belgian beer is all about, and brings out incredible complexity and subtleness from our house yeast strain. We make this once… Read More

This classic style is what Belgian beer is all about, and brings out incredible complexity and subtleness from our house yeast strain. We make this once a year in the late winter, and savor every drop. Read Less

Verdun

Farmhouse Ale - Bière de Garde

This ale is named after the fortified city of Verdun, France. Bière de Garde is a classic French beer style that is brewed to be malt forward yet smooth. Read More

This ale is named after the fortified city of Verdun, France.
Bière de Garde is a classic French beer style that is brewed to be malt forward yet smooth. Read Less

Stone Fruit Sour

Sour - Fruited

Foeder Aged Weissbier with all-Michigan grown peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and balaton cherries.

Foeder Aged Weissbier with all-Michigan grown peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and balaton cherries. Read Less

Rapid IPA

IPA - American

An everyday IPA with bold and clean lemon/grapefruit/orange aromas and a soft bitter finish. Brewed with passion in Beer City, USA.

An everyday IPA with bold and clean lemon/grapefruit/orange aromas and a soft bitter finish. Brewed with passion in Beer City, USA. Read Less

Velvet Stud

Stout - Other

Full-bodied stout with a kiss of oak from its brief time in the barrel.

Full-bodied stout with a kiss of oak from its brief time in the barrel. Read Less

Beach Patrol

Wheat Beer - Other

Lime, salt, beach spray, long days, fast nights, the lake, backyards, grilling, floating, forever. Summer. Ale brewed with lime and Hawaiian Alaea sea… Read More

Lime, salt, beach spray, long days, fast nights, the lake, backyards, grilling, floating, forever. Summer. Ale brewed with lime and Hawaiian Alaea sea salt. Read Less