Meet Brian

Owner/Tour Guide of Party Pedaler & Grand Rapids Beer Tours, home-brewer, and native Grand Rapidian, Brian Haik started Grand Rapids Beer Tours with the hope to bring the beer community a unique experience with responsible transportation to a variety of Beer City breweries (from the big guys to the little known hideaways).  He loves to try a variety of craft beers straight from the source, he has personally gone to every brewery on the tours & he can't wait to share his research with others.  "Sure I can go to a store and pick up some bottles of Odd Side Ales or cans of Brewery Vivant, but you don't get to experience the true essence of the brewery unless you go straight to the source.  Plus there are a number of limited beers on tap at these breweries that you can never get from the stores."

While preparing to graduate from Grand Valley State University with degrees in History & Geography, Brian started working at Founders Brewing Company.  He had a diverse career at Founders. For two years Brian worked as a doorman, bar-back, & food expo.  But, he has been immersed in Founders' culture since 2003 as a musician & patron.  Through Founders' Cicerone program he became a Certified Beer Server (educated in Beerology).   Because of his experience at Founders & his passion for beer he decided it was time for himself to dabble in the beer business. By taking beer lovers on guided tours he can share all of his beer knowledge & enthusiasm for Grand Rapids/Brewery history .  "I always enjoy going to a variety of craft breweries, but I sure don't want to drive afterwards.  Also, I like to know the history of the breweries.  I put it upon myself to start a business that gives people a safe way to travel to different breweries and learn about the beer and the breweries themselves.  Beer is a science (Zymurgy) and the process is very interesting.  I want to see people laugh and have a great time on these tours, but I also want to educate them and make them look at beer in a different way."  Brian has taught a Grand Rapids Beer History class for Kent District Library.  He is also a Certified Travel Ambassador of Grand Rapids.

Meet Nathan

Besides being a home brewer, Nathan also worked on the professional level of brewing at 5 Lakes Brew Pub. If you don’t see him enjoying a pint, or leading a tour, you may catch him on stage with his incredible band Nathan Walton & the Remedy. Ask him about being a gold ticket winner on American Idol.