Railtown Brewing Company

Dutton, MI

What began in 2014 as a small, food-free brewery has grown into one of West Michigan’s hidden gems. Railtown Brewing Company started next door in what is now their Good Mooed Café, built on a simple focus: great beer. When demand quickly followed, the team expanded into Railtown’s current location, evolving into a full-service brewery and restaurant that now employs more than 50 people.

For Culinary Director Zack Thorman, Railtown’s success is rooted in its ownership and culture. “There’s a genuine commitment to caring for employees and staying true to the mission,” he says—an approach he finds both refreshing and motivating. That foundation has allowed Railtown to grow without losing sight of what made it special in the first place.