The Fat Cat in Muskegon (North Muskegon) is one of the few places you’ll find beer from around the world. In fact, the Fat Cat is the only place that sells such a wide variety of beer in Muskegon City (or N. Muskegon). I’ve been there many times and never left disappointed.
Going to a party? Why show up with your average beer, instead, show up with a case of Golden Monkey. This Belgian style ale has the richness of German malts yet tempered by a sparkling approach that gives it a fruity note you’ll be sure to enjoy. Watch out though, it’s 9.5% alcohol by volume and just two will do the trick!
Better yet, try Fat Cat’s Trappest Beer, brewed by Trappist monks in Belgium (seriously!). There is an entire story surrounding this beer and it comes with an information card so you can talk like a pro!
If you’re not sure what a beer tastes like, just ask. Sharron, the owner, is usually on hand and is a walking encyclopedia of information; she or the staff will help you find exactly what you’re looking for. I especially like the ability to pick one of each beer and create my own variety pack - try doing that at another store!
I was also impressed with their wine and cheese selection. Sharron helped me pick out the perfect combination and explained that: as a very general rule, the whiter and fresher the cheese the crisper and fruitier the wine should be. The heavier, richer soft cheeses can be partnered with a big white like a Chardonnay or a light red. The harder and darker the cheese, the heavier and richer the style of wine can be and that most blue cheeses go great with sweet wines.
With more than 100 beers, impressive selection of wines, and cigars to top it all off, the Fat Cat in North Muskegon is by far the classiest pad in West Michigan!
Fat Cat
Website: http://www.fat-cat.info
325 Center St
Muskegon, Michigan, 49445
(231) 744-7010