New Holland Brewing Co.

May 6, 2009
New Holland’s brew pub is a great place to hang out. They have 5 distinct areas to eat, drink and be merry, each with a different feel to it. The food is usually good. They are known for the D-White Pizza, Strom Bomb, Tree-Hugger Sandwich among others which are all tasty. New Holland always has a broad selection (I’m guessing 15-20) of their own brews on tap from lagers to imperial stout. I’m a big fan of most of their high gravity series: Night Tripper Imperial Stout and Existential Imperial IPA stand out as well as Dragon’s Milk. They always seem to have more than just their mainstays that reflect the time of the year.

May 3, 2009
Very clean light wood theme. Nice large bar with plenty of TVs. A large window provides a view of on site brewing equipment. There is a nice gift shop just as you enter. They offered a number of their usual great beers as well as a few on site only beers. The food was good and the menu has something for everyone. Located in a quaint downtown. Worth the stop.

March 19, 2009
Excellent brewpub with excellent beer. They offer two types of samplers – the standard faire – and a build your own where you can pick the seasonals and high gravity series if that’s your thing. And since that’s my thing, there were many choices to choose from, including three special release beers and a half dozen or so high gravity options and the poet on cask. The bartender gave me a few samples too and answered all my questions. When I asked about the library beers, he ran and got somebody to let me know what was up with that. Plenty of New Holland garb was on sale from their beers, though no Night Tripper wear – which is what my wife wanted. The food was really good too and the waitress was more than adequate.

August 4, 2008
This place was packed on a Saturday afternoon! Who would’ve thought you’d have a 25 min+ wait for lunch! Turns out a baby shower and a wedding party was taking up half of their space (still trying to figure out how a brewery is a good place for a mother-to-be...). Opted for a pint at the bar and ended up ordering and eating there. Our meal was almost done when our pager rumbled to tell us the table was ready. The service was solid as was the food. Try the Acropolis pizza - very tasty! I sampled the Nutty Dutchman brown ale and it was very good. Lots of merchandise to purchase - very business-oriented. I’d say it does well as both a restaurant and brewpub. Certainly worth a look for a meal and a pint.

July 26, 2008
Visited the brew pub 7/21 just after the lunch rush good selection of beers (tried the standard sampler but was interested in the High Gravity sampler) food good, especially for a veggie eating teenager in tow. Prices are a bit high, but food was very good. Service was ok. Overall, a very good Brewpub and bought a few high gravity beers to try out.

July 7, 2008
Excellent all around brew pub

July 2, 2008
Nice atmosphere. Better than average food, average to good beer. Nothing amazing. Service was ok. Seemed a bit understaffed for the lunch rush. When the crowd thinned, they were very helpful and attentive. I would visit again.

April 7, 2008
Great food, music, beer and visuals. What more can you ask for. Oh yea Lake Michigan is a baseball park away. New Holland has plywood cubicles to dine and drink exclusively in your booth. Or join the party and sing and dance to this sublime selection of artists. Eat a brew pizza with barley crust. A little crunchy but after a night tripper you have no pain.

March 10, 2008
Been to New Holland a few times, food was good. Is usually pretty busy so service has been ok but not great. All the beer I’ve tried has been great. Fun place to be with a mixed crowd, but a bit pricey for me.

March 9, 2008
Pretty good restaurant. Food was very good (if a little expensive). Nine beers on tap (four regulars, four high gravity and one seasonal). Non-smoking and plenty of room.