Press Release:

(Grand Rapids, MI) – Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. announced today fan favorite Vanilla Stout will be the Pure Michigan beer style featured in Founders downtown Grand Rapids taproom during Michigan Craft Beer Month.

“Our craft beer industry is booming and we encourage beer enthusiasts across the Great Lakes region and beyond to find their new favorite beer on tap right here in Pure Michigan,” said George Zimmermann, Vice President of Travel Michigan at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “For a great place to start, head into the Founders Brewing Co. taproom this July and try the special edition Vanilla Stout chosen by fans of Founders and Pure Michigan.”

More than 1,200 fans voted for their favorite of three beer styles – Vanilla Stout, Apple Ale and Wheat IPA. The winning style, Vanilla Stout came down to a handful of votes in a close race with Apple Ale and will be available in the Founders taproom throughout the month of July.

“It’s cool that so many people voted, and it’s fun to know that we’re brewing a beer for the first time that so many people have already expressed interest in wanting to try,” said Jeremy Kosmicki, brewmaster at Founders Brewing Co. “I love working with vanilla and it works really well in our beers, especially stouts.”