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What Happened to Grand Rapids Brewing Company After Man v. Food?

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As of September 2026, Grand Rapids Brewing Company has closed — confirmed via crainsgrandrapids.com, March 2024.

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crainsgrandrapids.com ·
Secondary source
fox2detroit.com ·

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What the source shows: Crain's Grand Rapids Business and Fox 2 Detroit reported the brewpub's owners announced the closure would be permanent after a Feb. 23, 2024 fire damaged the kitchen and HVAC system; WOODTV separately reported the brewery closed as of March 2024.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 14
  • Original air date
  • Address 1 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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What happened after Man v. Food?

The Grand Rapids episode paired Casey Webb's five-pound chili dog and onion ring tray at another stop with a visit to Grand Rapids Brewing Company, one of the city's craft-beer stops highlighted in the hour, according to listings for the episode. Grand Rapids Brewing Company was a brewpub at Ionia Avenue SW and Fulton Street that had operated for roughly 11 years, according to Crain's Grand Rapids Business. Crain's and Fox 2 Detroit reported that a fire on February 23, 2024 damaged the brewery's kitchen and HVAC system, and that owners announced later that month the closure would be permanent rather than temporary. WOODTV reported the brewery is closed as of March 2024, though the Grand Rapids Brewing name and recipes may continue elsewhere in the future.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 14
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Grand Rapids craft beer and pub fare on the brewery stop
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Grand Rapids Brewing Company

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Rapids Brewing Company still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Grand Rapids Brewing Company has closed — confirmed via crainsgrandrapids.com, March 2024.

What happened to Grand Rapids Brewing Company after Man v. Food?

The Grand Rapids episode paired Casey Webb's five-pound chili dog and onion ring tray at another stop with a visit to Grand Rapids Brewing Company, one of the city's craft-beer stops highlighted in the hour, according to listings for the episode. As of September 2026, Grand Rapids Brewing Company has closed — confirmed via crainsgrandrapids.com, March 2024.

Is Grand Rapids Brewing Company permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Grand Rapids Brewing Company has closed — confirmed via crainsgrandrapids.com, March 2024. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Grand Rapids Brewing Company located?

1 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Grand Rapids Brewing Company?

Season 6, Episode 14 of Man v. Food, first aired February 12, 2018.

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Visit info

Address
1 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue type
bar
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • tvguide.co.uk — https://www.tvguide.co.uk/schedule/8abb9730-cdcb-529f-b61c-219b97dd83b8/man-v-food-with-casey-webb
  • crainsgrandrapids.com — https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/food-drink/grand-rapids-brewing-co-to-close-permanently-following-fire/
  • fox2detroit.com — https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/grand-rapids-brewing-co-closes-permanently-after-fire
  • wzzm13.com — https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/grand-rapids-brewing-company-closing-permanently/69-0214c92e-96f0-4bb1-9fbc-77867312cfde

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