GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Founders Brewing Co. has a sense of history.

If you needed any indication besides their name, then how about this: The company is brewing a special limited edition beer to celebrate the Grand Rapids Public Museum's new "Thank You, BEER!" exhibit opening Oct. 13.

The “Furniture City Stock Ale” will be sold exclusively in West Michigan and profits from the sales will be donated to the museum.

“Our motivation for Furniture City Stock Ale isn’t about Founders,” said company vice president Dave Engbers.

“It’s about celebrating the rich history of brewing in our community and its vibrant resurgence today, while offering a return ‘thank you’ to the fine folks at the museum who came up with this excellent exhibit.”

The beer is described as a “malt-forward” ale brewed with seven different varieties of malt and grains. The beer pours a deep mahogany color. It’s strength is 6.7 percent alcohol by volume.

It will be bottled in 750ml bottles with a suggested retail price of $6.99. It will start hitting select shelves in West Michigan on Monday, Oct. 8.

Public Museum beer brewing history exhibit 14 Gallery: Public Museum beer brewing history exhibit

The exhibit, which runs until Dec. 30, will feature a special "Iron Chef"-like brewer's challenge event, a series of beer school evening classes, weekly 'Hoppy Hour' tastings, and a gourmet five-course beer dinner prepared by museum Chef Hans Doki.

“Thank you, BEER! highlights the intelligence and enlightenment of the famous brew, and the brewers who are exploring a whole new world of craftsmanship and taste," reads the promo materials.

"Learn about the ingredients and chemistry of brewing, the cultural contributions of beer, the failure of prohibition and the role of beer in pop culture.”

This exhibit is free with general admission. Purchase tickets to all events by visiting the Museum's website, or by calling 616-456-3977.