New Distillery and Tasting Room Decatur Stillhouse Opens

A family-owned brewery has opened a new craft distillery in southwest Michigan.

Back in 2014, homebrewers Kevin and Michael Christensen opened Final Gravity Brewing Company in Decatur. Today you'll find 9 to 12 beers on tap at the taproom located at 103 N. Phelps St., plus a menu that includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas.

You can find Final Gravity beer in multiple locations, including at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. The pair did open a location in Kalamazoo in 2017, but it has since closed.

The father and son's latest venture is Decatur Stillhouse, just a few doors down from the brewery.

Decatur Stillhouse, Facebook

With a soft opening at the end of July, Decatur Stillhouse officially opened to the public August 9.

The distillery produces a variety of spirits with locally sourced ingredients, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum.

Visitors to the Stillhouse will have a chance to sample spirits and learn about how they are made. You'll find cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Mojito, Dirty Martini, Manhattand, Cosmopolitan, Bees Knees, and Agave Sour.

The owners also aim to make Decatur Stillhouse a hub for events and gatherings.

The Christensen's share on their website,

With its commitment to quality, innovation, and community, the Decatur Stillhouse is poised to become a new standard-bearer for Michigan’s craft spirits scene.

Follow Decatur Stillhouse on Facebook for updates.

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