AZ List of Michigan Breweries
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A Healthier Michigan Resources and information to help people throughout Michigan build healthier lives, businesses and communities A-Z List of Michigan Breweries by Lauren King on August 16, 2011 Many people who are 21 and older like to indulge in a few beers every once in a while. Some, though, don’t know what their options are. Fortunately, there are breweries spread out across the state that present their customers with beer, food, and pleasant atmospheres. Here’s a list of all the breweries in Michigan that you might want to check out: A Arbor Brewing Company (Ann Arbor): “Arbor Brewing Company is a full service restaurant, brewery & banquet facility in downtown Ann Arbor. Our game room has darts, shuffleboard and TVs, & we have patio seating in the summer.” Arcadia Ales (Battle Creek): “Arcadia Brewing Company was established in 1996 as a microbrewery specializing in handcrafted British-style ales.” Atwater Block Brewery (Detroit): “Located in Detroit’s historic Rivertown district, and housed in a 1919 factory warehouse, Atwater Brewery was founded in March of 1997 with the purpose of carrying on the rich history of breweries in Detroit.” B B.O.B’s House of Brews (Grand Rapids): “Its casual appeal, large size and historic charm have given The B.O.B. landmark/destination status in downtown Grand Rapids.” BARTS Brewery (Bay City): “Ice cold beer served from ten 15 barrel serving vessels.” Bastone Brewery (Royal Oak): “Our beers are hand-crafted on-site with the finest malt, fresh hops and unique Belgian-style yeast strains for delicious flavor and character.” Bell’s Brewery (Kalamazoo): “Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically. We strive to bring an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique ales and beers.” Big Buck Brewery and Steakhouse (Gaylord): “Each of Brewmaster Doug’s creations are brewed with meticulous attention to detail; he takes great pride in offering “tap fresh” beer. Stop in and discover your new favorite brew!” Big Rapids Brewing Co. (Big Rapids): “The menu contains a little of everything for everyone. There is also a full bar, and a selection of 25 Michigan Brewed beers available for purchase in bottles.” Big Rock Chophouse Brewery (Birmingham): “Adjoining the restaurant is a 1,950-square-foot brew house that features four signature beers along with seasonal specialty brews to compliment the restaurant’s distinctive American fare.” Bilbo’s Pizza in a Pan (Kalamazoo): “One of our driving forces from the beginning was the intention for ourselves to have a pleasant and indeed fun environment in which to work and make a living.” Black Lotus Brewery (Clawson): “Black Lotus is committed to providing quality-handcrafted products to each and every one of its customers. Furthermore, these products are to be served to the customer with timeliness, friendliness and individualized care.” Blackrocks Brewery (Marquette): “We offer you a wide variety of beers and rotate them regularly. The Blackrocks experience is: local, unique, and diverse.” Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery (Ann Arbor): “A mix of bourbons and craft-brewed beers crown the drink menu, although ‘retro’ canned beer, like Pabst Blue Ribbon and Schlitz are sold, too.” Bo’s Brewery & Bistro (Pontiac): “Salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and pizza round out the fare. House-brewed ales take center stage.” Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe (Portage): “Our beers have refreshing and crisp flavors which our Chef’s enjoy pairing with our menu offerings.” Brewery Vivant (Grand Rapids): “We operate a cozy neighborhood pub on-site at our brewery. If you are able to make the journey to visit us, our goal is to create an exciting beer experience for you.” C Cheboygan Brewing Company (Cheboygan): “Our old world brewing method brings out a light toasted-bread flavor you’ll want to savor again and again. It’s a mouthwatering and thirst quenching delight.” CJ’s Brewing Company (Commerce Township): “Enjoy our great brews and ales along with a delicious meal. Watch the brewmaster as he prepares some of the six fresh brews we have on tap daily in the brewing room.” Copper Canyon Brewery (Southfield): Features a new cigar bar in a separate room and a fireplace in the middle of the dining room. Corner Brewery (Ypsilanti): “Our public space is a sunny bar and tasting room with a big outdoor beer garden and a covered deck. Behind the scenes, we are a production brewery producing and bottling Arbor Brewing Company brand beers for distribution throughout the state.” D Dark Horse Brewing Co. (Marshall): “This interior with the mugs on the ceilings and walls is quite a site and the outside garden, complete with stage and view (and smell) of the brewery is awesome!” Detroit Beer Co. (Detroit): “Opened in September 2003, the Detroit Beer Co. occupies the first two floors of the restored Hartz Building on Broadway in Downtown Detroit just steps from Comerica Park and Ford Field making it the best spot for pre & post event.” Dewey Cannon Winery & Brewery (Three Oaks): “Dewey Cannon is a boutique Winery & Brewery featuring a superb selection of Artisanal Wines & Hand Crafted Beers produced by Dewey Cannon, paired with an assortment of fine Harbor Country cuisine.” Dragonmead Microbrewery (Warren): “Just like their surrounding neighbors, Dragonmead uses their hard labor and skill to create a quality product from raw materials. They brew a panoply of beer styles representing the participants of WWII rather than a beer menu.” F Fenton Winery & Brewery (Fenton): “The Fenton Winery & Brewery is a relaxing and quaint getaway for a couple hours. A local nightspot offering wines, and 7 beers all handcrafted on site.” Fletcher Street Brewing Company (Alpena): “Fletcher Street Brewing Company strives to carry the legacy of yesterday into the future. Five percent of all profits from the sale of Fletcher Street Brewing Company products will be given to local charities.” Fort Street Brewery (Lincoln Park): “Fort Street Brewery prides itself on having affordable food and drinks in an immaculately clean environment where you can feel comfortable by yourself or with a large group.” Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids): “In 2010, Ratebeer.com ranked us as the 4th best brewery in the world, and we have several beers listed in the top one hundred beers of the world on Beeradvocate.com.” Frankenmuth Brewery (Frankenmuth): “Founded in 1862, The Frankenmuth Brewery is the second oldest brewery in the country and is proud to be known as Michigan’s Original Craft Beer.” G Grand Rapids Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids): “In December of 1993, exactly one hundred years from the time of its original inception, the doors were open to the historically themed Grand Rapids Brewing Co. Now over a decade old, you can say that the Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has existed in three centuries: 1800s, 1900s, and the current century.” Great Baraboo Brewing Company (Clinton Township): “At Great Baraboo, the Brew Master has developed several distinct flavors sure to excite your palate.” Greenbush Brewing Company (Sawyer): “You’ll be able to taste and buy there year-round beers, seasonal offerings, specialty beers and high-gravity offerings as well as “lab beers”, which are beers they’re experimenting with on a regular basis for possible future larger-scale production.” Grizzly Peak Brewing Company (Ann Arbor): “The recipient of many awards over the past years, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company is one of a kind, and was recently referred to by the Ann Arbor News as ‘a legend in its own time.’” H Hereford & Hops Steakhouse & Brewpub (Escanaba): “The microbrewery is right on the premises. Have fun and enjoy trying our very own ‘award-winning’ handcrafted beer where you may see our brewmasters in action as they make the freshest beer.” Hopcat (Grand Rapids): “We specialize in Michigan brews, but also offer a wide range of regional craft brew, global beer, and a large Belgian selection.” J Jaden James Brewery (Kentwood): “This brewery is located in the tap room of Cascade Winery. You can buy bottles to try on site.” Jamesport Brewing Company (Ludington): “The beers are darn good, in fact awesome. Great selection and truly top-notch.” Jasper Ridge Brewery (Ishpeming): “Established in 1996, the Jasper Ridge Brewery produces beer made from all natural ingredients such as malts, hops, yeast, and water and creates beer that is bursting with individual flavor, color, and aroma.” Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter): “Focusing on traditional rustic country style beers brought to life through labor and love, we strive to create beers to lighten the spirit, and soothe the soul.” Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery (Ann Arbor): “The most important thing to realize about our beer is that it is an all natural agricultural product. Everything in all our beers comes from the earth. Barley, wheat, hops, yeast, water.” Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery, and Distillery (Traverse City): “Artisan pizzas, sandwiches, entrees, and of course, wine and beer, are ripe with a variety of fresh herbs, native spices, meats, and produce, harvested seasonally from our own backyard, coming together on every plate for a uniquely local culinary experience.” K Keweenaw Brewing Company (Houghton): “The KBC taproom is located smack in the middle of historic downtown Houghton. Its rustic barn-wood interior welcomes all with cozy, homey comfort. A large fireplace area, outfitted with couches and footrests, completes the inviting scene.” Kilkenny’s Irish Public House (Traverse City): “Our house ales and lagers are craft-brewed on-site with great care.