Lansing Brewing Company

Fun brew pub experience in downtown Lansing! Good beer and good selection. The food is good too but the food menu has gotten a lot smaller even from a year ago.

Fun, downtown brewery close to the Lugnuts Stadium and the Capitol. Seating was plenty, both indoors and outdoors. The food was delicious with a variety of menu items to choose from. We enjoyed the Spartan Dip and Garlic Parmesan Bread Bites for appetizers. For dinner, we had everything from the Sweet Potato Salad, Ribeye, Mac & Cheese, Chef Salad, to the Chicken Tenders. Service was a bit lacking. It was difficult to get our waitresses attention, and then when we were ready for the bill, we saw her clock out and leave. It was until about 10 minutes later another person from behind the bar came to our table and when we asked if she had left, we were told she could leave because it was slow and that tips are shared. It wasn't slow, and our 2 other tables of 4+ experienced this.

Not a busy place Sunday at noon. Our server (Peter) did a great job of taking care of us. I was a little disappointed in the limited menu, but I sure do understand that staffing a full kitchen for a slow Sunday is tough, too. We enjoyed watching some football during lunch and had a game of corn hole outside before we left. Great time!

Typical gastro pub. Food is not as important to most patrons as the drinks. Not that the food is bad, just average while the choices in each category is more limited than a normal restaurant. I tried the shrimp mac and cheese since I was told it wasn't spicy. It was spicy and the shrimp was on the side. Another in our party got the rock shrimp since she was told it wasn't spicy and had to take the breading off to eat it. Music a little loud, but still able to hear that people at the table. They seem to have lots of seating but on busy times you should get a reservation.

We came here in the mid afternoon and it was pretty quiet. We sat down and waited to be greeted by a server for over 10 minutes, ordered our drinks and then we had a new server. We were pretty happy with the new server, she was friendly and attentive and was attentive tonwhen our drinks were getting low. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was really nice.

Spacious venue with adequate food and below average beer. It's said that it's difficult to do both beer and food well, but Lansing Brewing Company has settled for doing both in a rather mediocre fashion. Of the beers I tried the Mexican lager was probably the best, with the Vienna lager in second. The ales are not very good. They could probably go a longer distance with a good staff, but their servers are more interested in socializing at the bar than tending to their tables. A server should never be literally seated at the bar talking while they have open tickets.

Drinks and fries were all delivered to me under 60 seconds! 🤯🤯🤯 like what?!?!? And Reese (spelling?).. he is amazing! Friendly and fast and HANDSOME! The good fries and good views definitely helped the situation! Sitting at the bar is highly recommended ❤️ lovely place and was happy to come and try it!

Stopped in yesterday (on 11/01) for my clinic and was helped by a rude, smelly boy with orange dye in his beard, he looked really dirty. He was extremely rude, and my wife pointed out, apparently the reason for the body odor smell we were smelling. Hygiene really should be valued in the workplace as a basic sign of respect and professionalism and honestly, I’m disappointed by the service. I left wondering if l'd just experienced performance art or customer service. Would not recommend unless you're into chaos and cruddy smells.

Great place to pop in and grab a bite after the Lugnuts game. Short safe walk. Food was good but service was extremely slow. Server was overwhelmed with too many large tables without additional help from runners.

Lansing Brewing: A Comedy of Culinary Errors Oh, Lansing Brewing, you tried... or did you? This place feels like it's auditioning for a sitcom called "How to Disappoint Diners"--and it's nailing the role. The Brisket Debacle: Picture this: a slab of brisket so tough it could double as a CrossFit resistance band. I'm chewing, I'm sweating, I'm questioning my life choices. Did they cook this in a microwave? No, worse--they cooked it, re-cooked it, then gave it a PhD in dryness. My jaw deserves a Purple Heart. The Soggy Bun Mystery: How does a bun get this wet? Did it take a dip in the Grand River before landing on my plate? Why is it soggier than my hopes after this meal? I'm no detective, but this bun's a crime scene. Cold Sweet Potato Fries: These fries were so cold they could star in Frozen 3. I didn't know fries could achieve arctic temperatures while still being served. Were they chilling in the fridge, plotting their revenge on my taste buds? The Barmaid's Vibe: Our server was channeling "I don't get paid enough for this" energy so hard it was practically a performance art piece. She sprinkled in just enough apathy to make the experience feel like I was intruding on her bad day. Ambience? More like a masterclass in awkward. Parking Lot Chaos: And don't get me started on the parking lot. It's like everyone decided to park with the precision of a toddler playing bumper cars. Cars half out of spaces, diagonaling like they're making room for the Holy Spirit. Is this a brewery or a parking lot interpretive dance? Lansing Brewing, you're down bad, and I'm down worse for thinking this was a good idea. If you're gonna serve food this tragic, at least throw in a comedy show to distract us. One star for the unintentional laughs.

Fun brew pub experience in downtown Lansing! Good beer and good selection. The food is good too but the food menu has gotten a lot smaller even from a year ago.

A friend and I stopped in for a drink and snack before a conference and we definitely were not disappointed. My friend ordered the poutine (which was very good, but I did not get a picture) and I tried the pretzel with beer cheese. I consider myself a pro taste tester when it comes to beer cheese and theirs did not disappoint. We sat at the bar, and our bartender made us fantastic drinks that we very much enjoyed. If ever in the area, would definitely stop in again.

We made a day trip to Lansing and needed a quick bite to eat for lunch. We love trying new breweries and this one did not disappoint. We had great service. Great food! And great beer! I will definitely be coming back to this place, next time we are in town. I would highly recommend the Fried Briney Spears (fried pickles). The batter was delicious and crispy. We tried the Michigan Hot Chicken sandwich and the Italian Sub. Both were great sandwiches. The fries were good! Hot and crispy. Also, they have a good kids menu too. My kid ate all of his mac and cheese. Tried a couple of the IPA's on tap. Both were very good. There is tons of seating. And even outdoor seating for warmer months.

Had a great burger and fries here on a trip back from the other side of the state . Clean, open, industrial vibe. Friendly hostess and wait staff. Great beer. (The peanut butter comes highly recommended from my associate and we almost took some home - this close (pinching fingers together).) appears to be close to stadium! Great walkable area, plentiful parking lot.

The pimento burger on a pretzel bun was definitely the move. Really liked this place - chill vibes, super friendly service, and the food was decent. The outdoor patio is huge too, can only imagine how nice it is on a warm summer day.

I have visited LBC many times over the years and have had a good experience every time. Even more than that, I think the best cocktail I ever had was here. Do I know the name? no. Can I tell you much about it other than it had the turmeric simple syrup in it? No. Can I tell you if I had more than one? Yes, and I did. And it was awesome. Food wise I have never really had anything other than apps, and they have also bee good and tasty. I have never actually had a full meal here I don't think, and that is usually the way I roll at a brewery. They have a huge room in the back that you can rent out and has its own set of taps. Their Oktoberfest is delicious and I recommend it highly.

Hot Popper (3/5): This grilled cheese was decent, but it was stuffed a little too full with peppers and onions. The cheese was also very gooey which resulted in an overall texture that was a lot softer than I prefer. The bacon got a little lost in the mix, so I would've loved a little more meat. The jalapenos added a nice little kick. The parmesan kettle chips that came with it were ok. I liked that there was seasoning on them, but the seasoning was too salty.  RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

I have learned that breweries most of the time use food to sell more drinks so their food will be remembered as great for the demographics they serve. Since I don't drink and old, I judge the food and service differently. Very close to the ballpark and downtown, has a private lot that might not be enough on busy weekends. We walked or in my case rode from our hotel. Handicap accessible. The room setup for moving around but still loud if you have a large group to hear the other end of the table. Limited menu compared to other brewery pubs I have been to in 2 different states. 2 of us asked about the spiciness involving shrimp and was assured by the server that they were not. Wrong, both, shrimp mac and cheese & firecracker shrimp was very spicy to our much older pallet. Others were not impressed by their selections. Service friendly and knowledgeable expect for the level of spiciness. Don't know if I will be back.

Lansing Brewing Co has fallen off big time. The food is a shell of what it used to be. The variety is down to just burgers, a few apps and salads. Much of the old menu is gone, the variety is gone. Service was friendly but very slow, 30 minutes for 2 burgers? Even the beer took forever in a half full restaurant. I feel like it's been sliding for years but this was the last straw for me. The prices were high and it was especially average, going to Culver's would be a better burger imo. Needs a menu redu and better value options to make it worthwhile. Disappointing from where it started out promising years ago. The building itself is still pretty nice.

There was a kids birthday party they say us next to that had about 30 people and that was really annoying. They rented out the back room and they were so obnoxious I wish they would have shut the door so the rest of the patrons could have enjoyed our meal. That was the only bad experience. The food was great! I tried my husband's bbq wings and they were fantastic. I had the pork sandwich and it was really good except the bin gets really moist due to the pineapple. Next time I'll ask for my bun on the side. Service was alright except we had to search for our waitress a few times (I don't think she wanted to come by the party). I do not like their regular fries and our waitress did allow me to switch to sweet potato fries and they were great with honey mustard sauce!

Service is subpar and food is just okay. Good luck trying to catch them when they're actually open. Their hours keep changing constantly. They close at 6pm all of a sudden now. Better off finding somewhere to go for dinner.

We've been here several times. They have really good food that is different from most breweries. Their beers are so good. We did not like the Hard Nose Cabaret wine we took home. And the Hard Nose Vodka was rough, even with cranberry juice. The service is hit or miss. Sometimes, you get a bartender/server who is on it. Other times, you get a bartender/server who has forgotten why they are there. They have a nice bar and lots of inside seating. Their outside patio is nice with umbrellas over tables and outdoor games to play. All in all it's worth a visit just for the food and drink, which is normally the main reason we all go to these places. Cheers!

I was tempted to give three instead of two stars due to prior experience, but in the end could not. Still love the ambience of LBC, but food and service were lacking this day. Despite not being overly busy, there was very little server attention. Staff saw me grabbing straws from the server station, which didn't lead to more attentive service. After appetizers arrived, I still got back up to help myself first to appetizer plates, finally to silverware. One of the guests in our party finally received her glass of wine, after the server returned to get orders for a second round of drinks 10 minutes later. For dinner, I had the Poutine fries. Like always, the dish was right on, high marks! Another guest received the wrong side (server, not food issue), the salad was good but the extra shrimp ordered was so salty, they were barely edible. As a matter of personal taste preferences, I have to note that nobody liked the tomato basil soup, which should more properly be advertised as tomato based Herb Soup. The usually well executed Spartan Dip (spinach artichoke) was a tasty, but overdone thick paste. Sorry, I know this place can do better. This wasn't it.

Excellent service, great drinks and cocktails, fun menu for kids as well as adults. Nachos were a hit, so were the wings and fried pickles. Salads were fresh, burgers were on point. Plenty of seasoning, flavor, and good memories.

Seriously? The service was awful. Our large group walked in this evening at prime dinner hour and it was NOT busy for a Saturday. There was a reservation and yet it took 20 minutes for 2 employees to start taking drink orders. This only happened because someone from our party approached the 5 employees standing around doing NOTHING to request that someone at least start taking drink orders. The girl had the audacity to tell this parent in a snotty tone, "someone will be with you in a few minutes"... when we were already waiting 20 minutes! We will not be returning as the staff needs to clean up their act. Luckily too, we caught the 3rd beer added to our bill when there was only 2 orderedthe food quality was okay considering the poor service. There are tons of beer options like the current Oktoberfest that's tasty. There are plenty of trendy burger options to choose from and other creative options for the teenage palate. Overall, this should not have been a 2 hour dinner.

I'm bummed out. I had higher hopes for this place, but it just landed with a dull thud. The service was fine, but we kicked it off with the garlic parm bread bites. What is this? It's barely better than cardboard. The rest of our entrees were marginally better, but not by much. I'd heard rave reviews about the sweet potato tots, but again, this was something that just didn't work for me. They had a decent selection of beers, but if it's not paired with good food, let's be honest, it's not that hard to find a good craft beer spot anymore. The best thing they have going for it is that it's a cool space, but other than that, this place felt like below average for what it advertises itself to be. We won't be coming back here anytime soon. There are too many interesting places in Lansing for this place to be so meh.

Planned to meet some friends for lunch at Lansing Brewery, last week. I was last there in 2016, and didn't rate it very high. This time, it was much better than before. Their beer selection has expanded, with more variety and creative styles of beer and other beverages. I settled on the peach cider, which was refreshing. We both settled on the tomato soup and a cheese sandwich. The soup was cold, and a bit boring. My spouse ordered a chicken salad but found the meat to be cold and dry. The inside is inviting and warm, with Drew serving as the friendly host and Grace as a friendly and competent server.

Always a good and tasty time! The servers always seem happy to be there. We frequent for musical guests. The beer and food are both taste bud winners! It's definitely one of our favorites in the Lansing area.

Haven't been here in a long minute so maybe our stop in was an off day. The service at the table wasn't great, lots of time left needing beverage refills, never checked to see how the food was nor made the server handoff after their shift was over but we were at the table. We were a little disappointed w/ the lack of creaminess of the creamy tomato soup. The cauliflower wings definitely had enough batter to cover a whole head f cauliflower...very excessive. The chili was just that...chilly. All in all, it was a rough day for both the service and food for us.

Hey, normal bacon is back! The menu is a bit "leaner" and "meaner", but all for the good. The mug club pours are consistently generous. Thanks for hearing the feedback!

I'm glad we got to experience the outdoor area at Lansing Brewing Company recently - the patio has cornhole, a fire pit, plenty of seating, and good vibes. There were lots of families with kids so it seems pretty kid-friendly. There's room to run around and everyone seemed to be having a good time. There was a Lugnuts game the night that Nate and I stopped in, so it was a bit busy, but we were able to snag a table on the patio after a group moved inside. They had almost 20 beers on tap when we were there, including a bunch of different stouts and a few lighter options, which was a bit refreshing since it seems so many breweries these days are doing tons of IPAs. We ordered the jive turkey reuben and upgraded to fries. The sandwich was just ok for me. The turkey had a slightly unpleasant mushy texture that was weird, and the slaw on the sandwich had a strong onion taste which I wasn't expecting. The sandwich overall tasted and felt like a tuna salad sandwich to me due to the onion flavor and texture, which was just weird when you're expecting a classic turkey reuben. I definitely wouldn't order this sandwich again, it just wasn't to my taste. The fries were good! And our server was great - on top of refills and very polite. I'd try some other menu items - the nachos looked tasty, as did the fried pickle spears. A fun spot to stop in warmer weather to enjoy the patio.

2nd time visiting. Food, service and beverage were all you can expect from a burger and beer place. I had the Bbq burger and it hit the spot! Fries were perfection also. Great atmosphere.... Spent quality time with the fam!

Great atmosphere, food, and beer! I loved the large outdoor space. The service was also great and friendly and fast.

Where do I begin? Let me first say I have been a fan of Lansing Brewery since my first visit 5 years ago. SO we were absolutely delighted. It was beautiful, hip, clean with great service and a better attitude from the staff who seemed proud to be working there. At the time, they had a lot of great beer they made themselves. My favorite was "The Angry Mayor" and second to "The Gov" which had a drawn picture of Governor Whitmer gracing the can. The food was delightful and healthy, heaping portions accompanied a decent price point. They also have outstanding pizza from (we suspect) a fire oven. My wife and I would share a Marguerite pizza along with an appetizer of fried pickles. We might get another set of drafts and be on our way with some swag from the front counter. We made several trips back, at least once a month. Then Covid hit and ruined a lot of things. Kept everything locked down for months after it lifted, venues were still struggling to keep it together. We expected and rolled with the punches. The food stayed pretty on par and slowly started to decline as prices started to go up and favorites disappeared from the menu. We attended a few times and found the oven not working - so we ordered other things and went on our way. Tonight, on a palmy evening in April we thought it would be great to stop in and enjoy the sunshine, atmosphere and some good food. We arrived to a half filled venue at about 5:30. Walked in the doors and were seated. We got our menus and water as we waited our server. We noticed the menu had changed again and our favorite sandwiches were gone. But that's ok. We can have the pizza. Our server dashed that quickly with a "sorry, our oven is not working". Ok. Back to the menu. We ordered some beer we knew from LB's line. We also ordered some different meals because our favorites were unavailable or deleted. We still had the sun and the promise of good food. The beer came and mine was absolutely flat. It tasted nothing like it had before, nor the 6 packs I would buy around town. Thats a disappointment. And our server was nowhere to be found. In fact, they never came back to the table. We waited and looked around and the fried pickles came. They were ok, but kinda burnt and greasy. Not the batter blown delectables from before. Our server must have left as we had another gal bring us our food in a to-go bag. We were confused and so were they. They thought it over and said, they put this on the wrong ticket and they disappeared and came back 5 mins later with platters and said she figured it out. Cool! OK. So we started on our sandwiches (that were 16.00+ with chips.) This was new to me. Chips. The sandwich itself was fair but very dry. It was a BBQ burger with Louisiana sauce, cheddar cheese and deep fried onions. It was also the DRYEST entree I have had in a very long time. My wife's was not much better. Her bun was soggy and the shredded chicken was just a smidge wetter than my entree. We waited for more drinks, or an offer of more water or something to finish. Nope. No one ever came back to the table. I had to walk to the cashier and ask him for a bill. He went and got it from our server and we sat there for a bit, noticed no one was coming and then I walked back and asked to pay. He then had to GET my server. They seemed irritated to have to come. They took the bill and card and handed it back to me. Didn't wait for me to sign or add tip. I did my diligence and paid/tipped. This was not good and alarming enough to write about, because in this day and age, $70 bills still are expensive for 2 people. I love this place and wish it would take a look at customer treatment when food and costs of the restaurant are more a factor than a pleasant meal and experience. I hope they fix it. I really do.

Food was not good. Dry burger (even tho asked for medium - it was well done) and pork very dry. Disapointing. It was not busy and hard to get wait staff attention. Beer...eh Won't be back. If we're going to spend money on food - would expect some love to be put into it.

Such a cool vibe! We came during winter, but their outdoor space looks awesome! To get a good understanding of the beers they offer, we got 2 flights. The server said they range from $2-$3 per pour which is normal for flights. Overall the beer was good, our favorite was Amber Cream Ale. For food, we ordered the cauliflower wings with their Parmesan garlic sauce. They left the cauliflower large and it was delicious, one of my favorite cauliflower wings! My husband ordered the hot grilled cheese with jalapeños, chorizo bacon, and three different cheeses. He loved it! If were ever in the Lansing area we'll definitely be back!

The food was so amazing! I'm so impressed with my first visit and it's everything I hoped it would be. I will note then certainly be back.

Love LBC. It's in a great location, and has a great outdoor seating area in the summer and those warmer fall nights. They have great beers, and the food is good to boot. My favorite of all time? The cheese dip. WHY is it SO good?! Also I'm a fan of the Caesar salads, and the wraps are pretty dang good too. To be honest, you'd be hard pressed to find any bad food here.

Good food and cocktails. The outside is a fun hangout in the summer. We brought our boys here for dinner before a Lugnuts game. Quick service and friendly staff.

Went in with a group after a taxing day. Our waitress was very personable and helpful, remembering nearly everyone's name by the end. The food was served fresh and hot. The drinks were good and plenty. Nice place for indoor or outdoor entertainment. Spacious and not too rowdy when we visited. Will certainly visit again soon!

I've visited LBC numerous times over the past few years and it keeps getting better. Some items on the food menu rotate, which is great, allowing you to try new things. The Northern Escape IPA is a great beer right now. The wonton nachos are delicious and great to share; they do have a kick. Service is fast and friendly. Seating in or out.

Came in Labor Day noon for lunch and a refreshment, and waitress was going to seat us at a rather dark area, and we preferred a different one -- she visibly did not act happy to make the change. She put down a couple menus and we didn't see her again nor were we even offered water. Not a word from her or any other server. We noticed there were not very many other patrons there, maybe a half a dozen others. We finally just got up and left after waiting a VERY long time. Disappointing. Probably will not be back again for a long time either.

I had a cheeseburger and chips and it was delicious. A member of our party had the fish and chips. Each piece of fish was the size of a fish stick!! This was very disappointing! I believe it was $18 for this. Way over priced for fish sticks!! The lady serving us was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the beers available.

I had a $17 cheeseburger and my wife had the fish and chips. Soggy fries and average fish. Cheeseburger had a huge bun and thin slice of meat. Not a huge fan. I want to leave but haven't seen the waitress in awhile.....

We love the wonton nachos. They keep us coming back because I always crave them. I do enjoy the location and atmosphere there as well.

This place was really neat. It was in the heart of downtown Lansing and not only is it a brewery but it is also a distillery. We sat up at the bar and each ordered a beer, mine an IPA and my husband a porter. We both really like our beer, my husband even bought a 6 pack to bring home with him. We ordered an appetizer of some fried pickles which were good, not the best but not the worst. Everything smelled amazing and I would have been willing to eat lunch or dinner there. We noticed a big group of ladies seated in a back room and realized it was a baby shower. The place definitely had the space for having parties like that. After my beer I switched it up to an actual cocktail, gin of course. It was very tasty and super delicious which made me order a second gin cocktail different this time around. Overall I would definitely be going back to this place again and would love to eat an actual meal. When leaving they had a little station where you could buy 6 packs and bottles of their distilled alcohols and also shirts and stickers.

Just your average brewery Pros: great outdoor seating, friendly employees, nice beer options Cons: pricey for the quality, has that classically unsettling bar smell, my pizza had an absurd amount of cheese on it and it was underbaked, and the burger came out cold and the fries tasted stale Overall, it was way too pricey for the quality. I won't be coming back any time soon.

I'm not BIG on beer but every once in a while you want a beer or two. Tonight was that night based on a recommendation of a popular spot for locals. I went, I saw, I conquered. Great bar service, very food fries. And a good burger. Well cooked, it was a burger and it was good but nothing to brag about. I would come back if I'm ever in Lansing.

I am a newly established event planner and just hosted a retirement party there. The entire experience was wonderful. From the moment I booked it there was constant communication and assistance. Arrival day the room was ready, I had ample time to access it for set up and the staff was friendly and helpful. The food came out timely and tasted great. The bar staff were great, the house made alcohol was unique, everyone loved it. The drink prices were very reasonable ( cash bar was our choice). I would definitely use this venue again and even go there as a customer when in the area. Thanks to all of the team for everything!!

Stopped in here before a Lugnuts game for the first time ever. Beer selection was just OK. I had an Angry Mayor IPA and it was nothing spectacular (3.25 rating on Untapped from me). Also ordered their poutine. The pulled pork on it was moist, tender and very flavorful. I couldn't tell if there was an actual gravy on it or just meat juices settling on the bottom of the dish, but I was it had more of a traditional brown gravy. Also it seemed like there was very little cheese throughout the dish. Kind of disappointing.

Great selections of beers and cocktails, we loved the rhubarb infused vodka and the Arnold Palmer. The outdoor seating accommodated our large party and fun with the dog accommodating atmosphere. Food was great, healthy salads and even some beyond Meat or vegetarian options. Great location with such close proximity to the ball field. Great staff, accommodating and quick on their feet!

Loved this place. Passing through and had to stop on by. The setup is inviting. The service was great. And the beer and food was great. The location was great as well. Walking distance to baseball field, convention center, and blocks from downtown. If I'm ever in area again, definitely stopping by again.

Quick service. Fun outdoor games. Good food. Touchless menu. Online seating reservation was awesome!

We are not from the area and are from VA. Overall it was a great spot. The bartender knows whats up because the cocktails were great! We got the spinach artichoke dip and it was amazing. Our waitress was so sweet and down to earth, I believe her name was Grace but if I ever find myself back in Lansing, I will definitely come back! Highly recommend!!

I recently dined here with my wife. The location is nice and there is a cool vibe to the dining room. I can see where this place would be nice in the summer when they open the place up. Food wise, my wife reported the fish and chips were good. I had the chicken and waffle. I found the waffle tough, it was clearly over mixed. The chicken was fried at too high a temperature which caused the coating to separate from the chicken. The bacon was unnecessary. Flavor wise it was very good. The waitress was indifferent and forgot a side order which I ultimately didn't miss. Over all the place has potential.

Can't believe I just discovered this place, I wish I found it sooner! This is a cool local restaurant & brewery in the heart of Lansing, it reminds me of something you'd find in Downtown Detroit. Great menu full of amazing food and drinks! There is free parking, lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor, and quick service. It does get busy but I've never had to wait too long. This is a really fun place to go for a night out or just to try something new. Great atmosphere, good music, and of course lots of beer! I will definitely be back!

Clean and super thoughtful place. Good food but better beer and spirits. Definitely a fun place for drinks and gatherings