It took us for what seemed like forever to get to Wax Wings during the many visits over the years back home to Kalamazoo as I normally have a jammed packed schedule and then their hours don't line up when I am available. Finally we made it there and loved it. Ben and I both asked each other how it took us that long to make it happen. During this visit to Michigan, I was with just my Dad and he wanted to visit his bestie that lived close by so I drove him over there and I left to go get some sours while they talked and caught up on their own. I felt it was gonna be way more fun drinking alone than sitting around listening to two old grumps talk about the same stories of their younger days that I have heard over and over as a child. LOL. I was 100% correct. When I was talking in, I normally there was a food truck outside and behind that they were setting up for a wrestling match. I kinda thought it was funny because that is just something Ben would have loved to stay for if he had been with me. Inside was fairly business with everyone there getting ready for the matches but that didn't disrupt the friendly service that I had the first time I was there. Even though I haven't been to Wax Wings many times, each of the sours that I have tried have been delicious, I even brought some canned home with me to Florida!!! I look forward to the next visit! read more

Wax Wings Brewing Co. - Bars Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Usually I'm a skeptic of any brewery in a strip mall- but I honestly loved this place! Great beers, low key vibes, and just an all around great place to hang. Solid brewery, highly suggest. read more

Wax Wings Brewing Co. - Bars Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I wanted to like this place so bad. I've heard many rave reviews from friends in the know. When we went last week, we basically had two choices: IPAs or 14% BBA stouts. I don't like IPAs, and I am not in the mood for BBA in late June. I will go back though! I hope they have more options. While we are on the subject, I beg breweries to please have options beyond IPAs. There are many more like me who are not fans. I understand having some on tap, but places near me like Mothfire and HOMES are so IPA heavy that I never go there. read more

Great beer, service was spot on! Food truck was also on sight during a Saturday visit. Place was awesome.

Visited Wax Wings last Friday. Great beer, wonderful service. They have no food, so it's a good spot to just grab a few pints and enjoy their beer and their knowledge. They have cans to go home as well. read more

Got lucky and sat next to a local and struck up a conversation. Wax Wings is on its way from COVID recovery. They were drive up/pick up only fir a long time and only recently been open to indoor seating. Was surprised all of their beers were different (not the same beer with a twist) but unique flavors which each sample. Seating is limited and everyone is distanced. Worth a stop if your nearby. read more

The most creative beers I've had in Michigan, Reminds me of weld works in Colorado fruited sours are great read more

Great beers!! Service with a smile!! Will definitely return! Not far from downtown Kalamazoo.

Definitely an up and coming place with potential. I liked that they offered a variety of beer types and even though they don't offer flights, they do have half pours that are perfect for sharing! The sweeter drinks weren't overly done, for me, it was perfect because you were able to taste each flavor as it was rather than be shocked over overwhelmed with sugar. The brewery does have board games and cards if you want a place to chill! The set up is open concept so just be cautious that it could get a little loud. Food was alright. They had a little station set up outside under a canopy where they cooked. The burger was delicious and well flavored. Only opportunity would be more meat per bun ratio..which they do offer a double patty and I only ordered the one. Overall, pretty chill place and would like to go back when they have another rotation of beers! read more

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Can't wait to get back and try some more beers here ... The ones we got to sample on our sorry visit recently were fantastic! A little worried that the location and lack of a kitchen will be a barrier to their success and hoping the word gets out about how yummy there beers are. You can also pick up food from nearby restaurants and bring it in with you (I'd recommend Bangkok Flavor, but do keep in mind that they tend to run longer on their to-go-order wait times then they estimate. If you're in-ta Insta, it's a must-do to get your photo taken with the wings painted on the wall. Unless you're tall, you'll need to pull up a chair to stand on so they line up right. read more

8/16/19 Honestly, I am not going to lie, I have never heard of this place until we typed Breweries in Yelp and found this place and it was not that far from us. We decided to check it out. We tried 4 beers (half of the beer pours) and got food. We both got burger baskets. The four beers we tried were interesting but overall, they were good. The food had a select menu. Online I am pretty sure most of the reviews said they offered food, or they didn't. I am not sure, but they had food and were making it outside under a tent. Maybe they don't have a kitchen yet and working on it. Either way, it was good. Atmosphere: It was nice on the inside. I loved how spacious it was and lots of different types of seating. High types, bench, and big tables for large parties and booths. There are board games and card games for people to play. We played a couple of games. You would get a number when you ordered, and they would deliver the food to you. You pay at the counter, which is good and bad. Good because you don't have to wait until the end and can pay as you order but bad because you are paying and tipping before the service, which is putting 100% trust in the business that you will get the best service and food ahead of time. As a person who worked in the food and beverage industry for a decade, I am fine with that, but I could see other people thinking that it was weird. Cost: About $2 to $4 per half of the beer pour. It's half the price for a half pour. So not terribly price. Overall: I give this place 4 stars. I will be back to try more beers and food. read more

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Update: there's a limited menu of DELICIOUS food available now! Wow. What a surprise: Burnt Ends better than I've ever had at Arcadia, which prides itself on BBQ - spicy chicken sandwich and fries that rival NONLA - and potstickers that, if not quite Pacific Rim level, where nonetheless delicious and came with a really good sauce. The only thing we didn't try yet were the burgers, and I'm sure they're gonna be great. Also, since this is primarily a brewery, after all: new additions to the draft list are fantastic! Finally discovered a stout, Happiness is a Warm Tun, and it's one of my favorites of an all-star lineup here. Also currently on tap are two inventive, distinct, and super good sours, a key lime variety and a peach cobbler. To top it off, they also have a new DIPA, Double Nnazareth, which is primo. This is the new game in town worth being excited about. read more

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First time here and I've been dying to try it out! Graduated with Rob and so excited to see this amazing establishment he's created. DELICIOUS beers and great atmosphere! Super friendly staff and great tunes. read more

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Wax Wings was a pleasant surprise, during our Michigan craft brewery road trip. We had visited larger, more well-known breweries, but both agreed that the most memorable beers sampled were at Wax Wings. I loved my 1st ever "milkshake" sour, brewed with lactose and boysenberries. The lactose tempered the typical tartness of the berry and sours. The regular Condor Valley sour with raspberry and strawberry was also great and the flavors well-balanced. My partner had the Casper Street pale ale, and enjoyed the juicy/hazy take on the style. I even liked their more hoppy styles; they weren't too bitter or off-putting. We dropped in right after a rush on a Saturday afternoon, and were the only patrons besides a regular. Our bartender was friendly, but not invasive. Wax Wings doesn't offer flights, but you can order very reasonably priced half pours. The brewery is in a small strip mall, but is well-decorated and inviting (looks to be family friendly). We think Wax Wings refers to the Icarus myth, seeing references to flight and Apollo here and there...if so, cool! I definitely recommend roaming from the typical craft brewery route and checking out Wax Wings...especially if you like unique takes on sour and juicy/hazy styles. read more

Place opened very recently, so the beer menu is limited. But what there is, is good. Selection changes fairly frequently so keep checking in! Atmosphere is very relaxed and I would call it a good place to start an evening, or if you are not a night owl... a great place to close out an evening! (Closes at 9 except on Fridays and Saturdays when they close at 10.) read more

Great staff and ownership. They truly have passion for what they do. Beer is amazing and they are always coming out with new products.

Solid staples + delish rotating brews. Our fave spot in Kalamazoo. Half Pours = half price. Always feel like family & doggos welcome! read more

Wax Wings Brewing Co. - Switched on me - 6.9% Pale Ale + Big Chungus- 9.6% American DIPA - Bars Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Great addition to the Gull Rd area! We've been coming here since they first opened and have enjoyed experiencing their tasty brews as they've continued to develop new items on their menu. Pleasantly surprised by their limited food menu which is fairly new. Tonight we came in for the $0.50 wing special and split some BBQ and Buffalo boneless wings which were delicious! We haven't been able to try yet but the burgers look great and we'll definitely be back for those very soon. It's great to be able to experience a local brewery that isn't stuffed downtown. Definitely worth the extra few minute drive outside of downtown! read more

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We were fortunate to get a early taste, meet the guys (and Mom) before the official opening. After a couple soft starts they got this place going, and we finally have a great little brewery on the east side of Kzoo. We love the beer, nice selection of blondes, IPA's, and the also a nice porter. This is beer only, so bring your own food or have it delivered. read more

Wow! What a gem! This little inconspicuous strip mall brewery was a great surprise. Every beer they make is awesome. There's not much for food here though, so be prepared for that. They offer half pours (very generous) and full pours. I love their Condor Valley and White Rabbit. read more

My wife and I stopped in for our first visit at night. It is nice inside with a barn theme. Thee are games to play. We were both impressed with the beer. They had a chocolate porter and a coffee stout that we tried. The bartender was friendly. It wasn't too noisy. read more

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This brewery has been open for just a short time but they are top notch. The quality of the beers and the atmosphere we're amazing. If you are a fan of the NE IPA style, you will love their pale ales. They are at the same level or higher than the Old Nation M-43. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. Even with Bells being in the same city, this is easily one of the top breweries in the Kalamazoo area. I will go back every time I visit. read more

Fabulous beer. Only four on tap but they were all delicious. So good, all the cans were spoken for and I couldn't get any to go:(

Great place with great beer! Always serving up some tasty brews. A highly recommend stop in Kalamazoo. Great atmosphere and even better beer. Will be back! read more

Amazing! From the atmosphere, to the beer, to the workers! Everything was outstanding. The beer was top notch. There was nothing on the menu that was a miss (and we tried the whole menu). The bartenders were awesome especially celebrity lookalike Zendaya/Mila/Miranda/Vanessa. Definitely worth a stop or in our case a 3 hour drive. Well worth the trip. read more

Recently moved to Kalamazoo and probably come here 8/10 times when looking to grab a beer. So good.

had a few pints, all were on point. pumped to come back and see what else they come up with. talked w the brewer for a bit, he was hilarious and definitely knew his stuff read more

Wax Wings Brewing Co. - Bars Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The beer here is awesome and the burgers are amazing. Probably the best burger in Kalamazoo. Atmosphere is awesome too, great place to just chill and have a brew. read more

They don't serve food but that means bring on the pups! My wife was scared at first that they only had pale ales, but she ordered a Casper and was pleasantly surprised. I had a Nazareth and enjoyed it as well. They serve unfiltered beer there which is how it's meant to be. haven't tried unfiltered? This is a great place to start. If you are hungry, they have a partnership with a Mexican place a couple doors down which will make sure you don't go hungry. Other people have just brought their own food. I found the staff a bit quiet, but super friendly and ready to please. read more

Love this place - great beer, nice staff, and cool ambiance. It's my new go-to brewery in Kalamazoo.

A glass is a glass is a glass. Why all the fuss over a glass?! Beer taste better in a glass. We have been to Wax Wings a few times. Have enjoyed their brew. Food is okay. Nothing to write home about. Enough to fill your belly, and accompany the good brew. Today, we went in after Market to get a brew and food. Didn't know "Oktoberfest" was abounding. Was served our $5.50 brew of Dbl Nazereth IPA in a plastic cup at the bar. "A plastic cup", I asked. Aghast. "Yes." The Barkeep informed me. Today is our Oktoberfest celebration. We don't want glasses to be broken and such in the festivities. . " I looked about at the mostly empty tavern. "Hmm. Well. Since, we have not really started yet, I would prefer mine in a glass." Apparently, this was not allowed in such a celebration! After my husband begged, and I refused to order food, the barkeep reluctantly allowed me to enjoy my pretty delicious IPA from a GLASS as it should be. The service made made me question if I wanted to return to Wax Wings Brewing Co. A glass IS a glass, but a service IS also service. The glass was given so reluctantly, it made me sad to enjoy the other delicious wonderments Wax Wings have to offer. The brew is honestly SO good! It remains to be seen if we return. For me, it is all about how one is treated. That is why I support local establishments. But, it has to be a two way street. - or I am going to turn the opposite way. read more

Might be great beer. I wouldn't know if the Oozaru is good or not. Two cans exploded in two different rooms in my house resulting in two rooms needing to be repainted. Seems like an expensive way not to enjoy a beer. Maybe they should look into a better canning system. read more

The beer is so good. They always have a different selection but seem to keep the favorites. I really enjoy the crispy bird sandwich and the fries are a mixture of sweet and salty, such a surprising yet delicious combinations. Tia the bartender is very attentive and has a sparkling personality. read more