Taproom

Most asked questions:
Our drink menu is always up to date with the lastest beer releases. We also have a large selection of bottles and cans available to go. Our taproom is all ages (execpt for most shows), and we have some great N/A options. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Our entire taproom is handicap accessible.

Where is your taproom located?
We are located at 928 Wealthy St SE in a 100 year old auto garage, where you can try a variety of beers on draft in a hip and cozy setting next to our production area where we blend and package all our products. Our building is located behind Studio Z Textiles, back in a U shaped alley.

Do you have parking?
Yes! We actually have a decent amount of parking. Just pull into the U shaped driveway from any direction, and you’ll be in our lot, which holds about 13 vehicles, including a designated handicap space. If our lot is full, park on Wealthy st. The north side of the street is free, but the south side of the street is paid by using the Motu app or the kiosk. The parking spots with a sign are available after 6pm.

Is all of your beer sour?
Not anymore! In the summer of 2021, we introduced a line of clean, non-sour beers in the taproom. We always have a lager, pale ale, and stout on, and we will soon be adding another clean option as well.

Do you serve wine or cider?
Yes, we have a whole line of low intervention & wild fermented wine, and cider, all released under the brand Native Species Winery.

Do you have food?
We are very excited to finally have a small kitchen. We’ve partnered with Basalt to start Oso Provisions, opening 4/12/24. They will be slinging herbed up comfort food in the taproom every Friday and Saturday to start, and will quickly expand their hours to be open whenever we are open.

Do you rent out your taproom?
Yes! We love hosting private events. From weddings to business events, we can handle most small private gatherings. Please contact us to get more information.

Do you have gift cards for purchase?
Yes, you can stop into our taproom to purchase a physical gift card or you can purchase a digital gift card here.

How can I get your beer?
The best way is to visit the tasting room, which has beer on draft, and bottles and cans available to go at all times. Alternatively, you can purchase beverages through our online releases. We are also on tap at a few locations around GR, and have cans available at most specialty liquor stores across Michigan.

Are you hiring?
Not at this moment, but feel free to send a resume to Mitch, and we will keep your resume on file until we need to hire. mitch@speciationartisanales.com

Online Releases/Deliveries

How do online releases work?
About once a month we release our new creations to the wild. We post about releases on our website and social media, and we also send out an email blast with info about the releases. Simply purchase the items you’d like in our web store, and select the pick up or delivery option of your choice at check out.

How do deliveries work?
During our release windows you have the option to be pick up in our taproom, or delivery to anywhere in West MI and most of the East side as well. There are always set dates for the deliveries that are announced in advance. If you have a specific delivery location preferred, leave a note at checkout. We will text a picture of the delivery to your phone.
West MI - $8, Anywhere in West MI.
East Side - $8, Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsi, Detroit, all Detroit Suburbs. If you are unsure, please contact us.

Do you allow proxies to pick up orders?
Yes! Anyone is able to pick up your order in our taproom, or you may have your order delivered to your proxy’s house: Simply place your order, and put your proxy’s info in the “shipping” section at checkout. Also drop a note in the “notes” section letting us know it’s going to a proxy.

What happens if I don’t pick up my order?
If you were unable to pick up due to an emergency or illness, please contact us and we will help you out!

About Us

How do you pronounce your name?
We pronounce it "spee-see-aye-shun", but there are a number of correct pronunciations. Another common pronunciation is "spee-she-aye-shun".

What does your name mean?
Speciation is the formation of a new and distinct species in the course of evolution, often a result of physiological, geographical, anatomical or behavioral factors, separating members of one species.

What is wild beer?
This is a big debate among brewers, but we define wild beer as any beer that embraces and displays characteristics from microorganisms that come directly from the wild, either through a coolship, open fermentation, fruit, yeast traps, etc..

What kind of methods do you use to make your beer?
Most of our standard offerings are fermented and aged in large oak barrels. We ferment with a blend of wild and lab cultures, and let the beer age for a number of months to years. Then we package, and let the bottles or cans naturally carbonate before releasing them. All of our wild and sour beers are aged in oak.

Are your beers vegetarian/vegan?
Most of our products are. No finings or animal products are used, with the exception that we occasionally use honey, but it’s always listed on the label.

Will you make a gluten free beer?
We dabble every once in a while, but check out our pals at Brewery Nyx - a dedicated gluten free brewery right here in Grand Rapids!