About New Union Brewery
New Union Brewery is a small neighborhood brewery on West Main Street in Lowell, the river town east of Grand Rapids. It describes itself as Lowell's first microbrewery and aims to be a friendly gathering spot for the community, the kind of place where locals meet after work and visitors can sit down for a pint while exploring downtown.
All of the beer is brewed on site and the taps rotate. Expect lagers, blondes, ales, IPAs and hazy IPAs, plus seasonal specials that change through the year. Several locally made ciders and a few non-alcoholic choices are also on the menu, so not everyone in the group has to drink beer. The taproom is open six days a week, starting mid-afternoon on weekdays and at noon on weekends, and it's closed on Mondays.
The brewery posts events and day-to-day updates on its social pages rather than its website, so look there for what's happening the week you visit. Lowell has more to round out the trip: Painted Turtle Hard Cider pours its orchard ciders at the Orchards at Red Barn just north of town.
Great Lakes Lavender Farm near Rockford is about 35 minutes northwest. The farm isn't open for visits, but online orders can be picked up there on Wednesdays and Fridays, and New Union opens at 3 PM on those days for a stop on the way home.
What to do
- Order a pint from the rotating taps brewed on site
- Try the seasonal specials, from lagers to hazy IPAs
- Pick a locally made cider or a non-alcoholic option
- Pair the stop with Painted Turtle Hard Cider's tasting room in Lowell
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Taproom open Tuesday through Sunday
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 3–10 PM, Sat noon–10 PM, Sun noon–8 PM; closed Mon (posted on their website, October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
Tips for your visit
- Check their social pages for events and tap updates before you go
- Weekday hours start at 3 PM, so plan an afternoon or evening stop
- Choose a designated driver if you'll be tasting at more than one Lowell stop
Pair it with a lavender farm
Great Lakes Lavender Farm · about 35 minutes away
Great Lakes Lavender Farm near Rockford is about 35 minutes away; it isn't open for visits, but a Wednesday or Friday order pickup there fits before an afternoon pint here.
Getting there
Questions
What kind of beer does New Union Brewery make?
Rotating house beers brewed on site, including lagers, blondes, ales, IPAs, hazy IPAs and seasonal specials.
Is there something for people who don't drink beer?
Yes. They pour several locally made ciders and offer non-alcoholic choices.
When are they closed?
Mondays. The taproom is open Tuesday through Sunday.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Rockford, Lowell & Grand Rapids, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
