Our Friend Julie

Our Friend Julie

We would like to introduce you to our friend Julie. It’s always a joy when she comes to the shop. Sum yourself up in two sentences. I think of myself as a creator, which is kind of vague and open ended. I’m still learning what that means. What is one of your...
Scott Biggerstaff

Scott Biggerstaff

We want to introduce you to one of our friends here at Roots, Scott Biggerstaff. Here’s his interview: Sum yourself up in two sentences. If I were to describe myself, I would use the word “gumption.” Gumption. I’m not sure you can modify it to make it an...

And…. We’re Back

Dang! Time seems to slip by so quickly. It’s already been a year and a few months since we opened our doors here on the west side of Grand Rapids and it has been an amazing journey thus far. This past year has been filled with joy and stress, tears and laughter, and...
So Dang Close!

So Dang Close!

And so more time passes and more work is done. Lots more work is done, actually! There have been great changes made in the shop from the bar/counter, to the kitchen area, to the bathrooms, vents, furniture, and floors. The place is looking amazing and we never could...
Hammer Time!

Hammer Time!

If you have been following Roots Brew Shop on Instagram or checking our our Facebook page you’ve probably had a chance to see a few of the pictures we’ve posted of the construction. It’s been moving along slowly but surely. We’ve got plumbing...
Approved!

Approved!

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills Has that ever been our lesson! I always thought I was a patient person, but wow. The wait for this permit or that approval, or this okay and that okay…. it’s been a long...
About Time

About Time

“Time is making fools of us again.” – Albus Dombledore Time has made a fool of me, I have failed to keep you in the loop with our goings on. There have been many interesting, time consuming, labor-intensive, and even exciting adventures had during...
WE HAVE PICTURES!

WE HAVE PICTURES!

Happy belated holidays everyone! The new year has arrived and I hope it finds all of you well. There is lots of news over here in Grand Rapids in this new year (and pictures!) We have finally signed for the space! We will officially be at the corner of Seward Avenue...

Dependance

I had always thought that when I stepped forward and accepted the mission God was asking me to undertake, that I had given everything over to Him at that moment. It’s a funny thing, but I have been asked over and over again to continue to give up to Him. There...

G.R.O.W.in’ Roots Brew

Last week I went to the G.R.O.W. 101 class. It was really great. Grand Rapids Opportunity for Woman or G.R.O.W. is a wonderful organization. They provide a wide variety of resources and services to anyone interested in starting their own business, launching a product,...