E-Malt.com News article: USA, MI: Big Lake Brewing to open new location in Holland on December 20

Holland, MI’s Big Lake Brewing (BLB) will open its new location at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, HollandSentinel.com reported on December 14.

The new 160-seat space, located at 13 W. Seventh St., has recently received at $1.25 million facelift and will be the new home to the company’s 7,000-square-foot brewpub and restaurant.

BLB closed on the space — which was the former home of Serafina’s Bar and Grill and prior to that was Via Maria — in March and have since been working to renovate the space.

“This building is 90-years-old this year and we could not be more excited to bring it back to life with our amazing customers,” said Nic Winsemius, owner and director of production at BLB. “Our original location on the north side of Holland welcomed thousands of neighbors and visitors in our first years of operation, and being able to expand downtown to a destination that also creates jobs and an awesome space to gather with friends and families is a dream come true.”

The new space will replace BLB’s current location at 977 Butternut Dr. and will be open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

BLB was founded over four years ago by three engineers, Travis Prueter, Nicholas Winsemius and Gregory MacKeller and at the time, the brewery operated a three-barrel system. From there, it grew to a seven-barrel system and following the purchase of the company’s 4,300-square-foot facility at 164 and 166 E. 19th St., moved to a 15-barrel system.

“Success for us isn’t continual growth, although that part has been fun,” Winsemius said. “Success is making great beer that people enjoy. Traditional styles that can be a go-to for our customers and guests is ultimately what we want to bring to the market.”

Along with renovating the space, the company also hired Luke Dekker, formerly of Sandy Point Beach House, as executive chef. The goal of the menu is to create food items that mesh well with BLB’s beer.

“Luke brings a wealth of experience within the food and beverage industry and really understood the overall vision,” said Travis Prueter, owner and director of retail operations. “From wood-fired pizzas to tacos, sandwiches, mac-n-cheese and salads, each dish is amazing and we can’t wait for you to try it.”

The interior of the building features steel, wood and handcrafted tables from salvaged red and white oak and the new location will also include a patio with gas fire pits and seating for 60.


14 December, 2017