USA, MI: Guardian Brewing Co. opens its doors in Saugatuck

A new brewery opened up in Saugatuck on Friday, January 11 in the historic Red Barn building, the Grand Haven Tribune reported on January 12.

Guardian Brewing Co. was founded by Kim Collins and Kate Bishop. They bought the Red Barn Theater in 2016 and started transforming it into the brewery.

The Red Barn has been a part of the architectural landscape in Saugatuck since 1912 when it was built for use as a horse barn. By 1948, the barn was converted into a community theater and it was painted its signature red.

Over the decades, the barn was developed and changed ownership.

Guardian Brewing Co. has a restaurant, brewery, classroom and event center. Yurts will be available to rent overnight in the spring.

Guardian Brewing Co. added on 8,000 square feet of development to the barn. In the future, they plan to expand further and build out the event space.

13 January, 2019