Grunst Brothers

This place has just about everything. It’s scary. Limes. Kitty litter. Motor Oil. Cake mix. Bait. Kegs. A phone. Yep. Accepting credit, cash, locally reputable checks, ebt, and redeemable bottle deposit refunds. Best selection in Big Rapids. State minimums on liquor. Knowledgable staff. DNR tags.

"Grunst Brothers- ON THIS SITE?!?!? HA HA HA!",I thought to myself when I saw it added- it was just a liquor store with some hunting and fishing gear when I grew up there. So I checked it out- selection of liquor, wine, and a whole row of craft beer. A MAJOR plus is being able to make your own 6 pack- where as most places in the beer universe are starting to get away from that. The help was hired, it showed, but at least they understood English. Overall- The place is my dream come true. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms- just get some grilling supplies from Meijers and you’re good to go!

My wife grew up a few blocks away from this place and it was a regular stop back when we would visit the in-laws. In those days it was a decent party store (as we call them in Michigan) and also a good source for fishing, hunting, camping and other outdoor supplies. Now it has expanded to have an excellent selection of micro brews and imports. The selection here is on par with the best bottle shops in the area. The store is also a beer art museum with dozens of beer art mirrors lining the walls, many specific to Michigan and the Great Lakes. Ambiance is on par with a typical northern Michigan bait shop, which is why I give it a 5 out of 5. Prices are a bit steep on the more exotic brews, but you can still get bait, supplies and DNR permits along with fancy beer.

Not much to llo at from the outside. It’s an actual sporting goods store, of sorts. With fishing tackle, and all. Keep in mind this place is OLD, and is shows, but that adds to the character! The beer selection is excellent. This is the first place to turn me on to Founders Nemesis. They had it stashed behind the counter... Very friendly and competent staff on hand.