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Best Breweries in Michigan, USA
1. Wax Wings Brewing Company
Kalamazoo, United States
Wax Wings Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #1 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Double NNazareth", which is an Imperial IPA and "Pulled Into Nazareth", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
2. HOMES Brewery
Ann Arbor, United States
HOMES Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #2 in Michigan. They are most well known for "SAME SAME DIFFERENT", which is an American IPA and "METAFORM (passionfruit)", which is a Sour IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
3. Transient Artisan Ales
Bridgman, United States
Transient Artisan Ales was formed not due to a lack of great beer, or with the intentions of growing a massive craft beer brand. Rather, our goal is to recognize and appreciate the bounty of our local environment, take time to enjoy a simple and beautiful thing, and provide others the opportunity to do the same. As the name Transient implies, our beers are meant to change with age, and even from batch to batch. We use a blend of expressive yeasts and encourage the influence of the local Midwest microflora and the natural environment on our small-batch offerings through open-top fermentation.
4. Arvon Brewing Co.
Grand Rapids, United States
Arvon Brewing Co. produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Jurassic Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Voyager", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
5. Urbanrest Brewing Company
Ferndale, United States
Urbanrest Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #5 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Perpetual Fog", which is an Imperial IPA and "English Dark Mild", which is a Mild - Dark. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
6. Old Nation Brewing Co.
Williamston, United States
Old Nation Brewing Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #6 in Michigan. They are most well known for "M-43 N.E. India Pale Ale", which is a New England IPA and "Boss Tweed", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Brown Ales.
7. Drafting Table Brewing Company
Wixom, United States
Drafting Table Brewing Company (DTBC) is located in the Village Center Area of Wixom, Michigan. We strive to design and brew quality beers to bring family, friends, neighbors, and fellow beer lovers together. Be it in our pub, at your home, or on your adventures, we aim to connect people and enhance the community around us. By uniting selective combinations of ingredients with meticulous brewing practices we keep a high standard for the beer we produce. We look forward to providing you with products we are proud to make.
8. Someday Brewing
Grosse Pointe Woods, United States
After years of homebrewing, multiple competition wins, watching friends successfully launch their own meaderies and breweries, and friends and family constantly asking “when are you going to open one?” and answering with “maybe Someday,” we realized “It is time for Someday!” With over a decade of experience and a true passion for the craft, we are excited to be Grosse Pointe Woods’ first meadery and microbrewery. Emphasis on micro – Someday is a small, family (and friends, “framily” if you will) run business, and we plan to stay that way for a while. Our focus is small batch, hand crafted, quality made mead and beer. We specialize in IPAs, stouts, and lagers and melomels (fruited) and traditional meads. You can check out our current, and past, products on our Beers & Meads page. We look forward to meeting you over a beverage soon!
9. Seedz Brewery
Union Pier, United States
Seedz Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Mitten Life", which is an American Lager and "Hopper's Hell", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
11. Ferndale Project
Ferndale, United States
Ferndale Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Solo Copper", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Small Step", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
12. River Trade Brewing Company
Constantine, United States
13. Farm Club
Traverse City, United States
Farm Club is a gathering place to celebrate land, honest food and community. Nestled in Leelanau County, Farm Club is a farm, restaurant, brewery, bakery and marketplace. At Farm Club, we invite you to come out, explore the land and linger over quality food and drink.
14. Lost Art Brewhouse
Walker, United States
Lost Art Brewhouse is a small-batch artisan brewery located in Walker MI. Our sole mission is handcrafting beers of the highest possible quality and making them available to our community as fresh as we can. We have spent years following our passion for great beer and learning from some of the best brewers in the world in an effort to create world-class beer for West Michigan. From sourcing the highest quality, freshest ingredients to our use of an uncompromised brewing process, we take great pride in every part of producing beer for the community we love.
15. Adesanya Mead & Microbrewery
Grandville, United States
Adesanya Mead & Microbrewery is a culmination of over a 17 year worth of professional brewing experience & education, humbling growth and a passion for the simplistic idea of creating something from nothing and watching that bring people together who otherwise may have never crossed paths. We are excited to showcase our Beers, Still & Draft Meads, Hard Ciders, and Wines in our Grandville, MI taproom and various bottle shops around Michigan.
16. Dog & Pony Show Brewing
Oak Park, United States
Dog & Pony Show Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Coconut Prophet", which is an American Porter and "Force Push", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
17. Loaded Dice Brewery
Troy, United States
Opening a brewery ain’t easy. Oh, sure we’ve talked about it for years, but finally our Head Brewer’s wife basically told him to roll the dice or leave the table. So, here we are. We’re betting on an open brewery concept in a beer-barren slice of Oakland County, Michigan. Our Founder/Owner, Jef, likes to talk – and for once it may have been a good thing. He's spoken to so many people about the concept and the brewery, that a it's started to create a bit of a buzz. Scraping together money for a brewery while being a family man (father of three) is not the easiest thing to do. He's collected bottles. He's saved change. He’s even taken some of it to the casino to increase funds (hey, this is Loaded Dice Brewery after all).
19. Third Life Brewing Company
Manistee, United States
Third Life Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Somers On the Beach", which is an Imperial Stout and "The Wes(ty)", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
20. Witch’s Hat Brewing Co.
South Lyon, United States
Witch's Hat Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Train Hopper", which is an American IPA and "Defloured", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
21. Mothfire Brewing Co.
Ann Arbor, United States
Mothfire Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #23 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Lolo", which is an American IPA and "Luna Daze", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
22. Copper Hop Brewing Company
St. Clair Shores, United States
Copper Hop Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #19 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Gonna Need A Bigger Boat", which is a New England IPA and "Hop Circles", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
23. Rake Beer Project
Muskegon, United States
Rake Beer Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #20 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Bad Acid", which is a Farmhouse Ale and "Marley Biere", which is a Table Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
25. Founders Brewing Co.
Grand Rapids, United States
We don’t brew beer for the masses. Instead, our beers are crafted for a chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste. In short, we make beer for people like us. Founders. Brewed for us.
26. One Drop Brewing Company
United States
We are a new brewery located in Oxford, Michigan. We use premium ingredients to create a premium craft beer. Visit our taproom to learn more about what makes our beer unique.
27. Arclight Brewing Company
Watervliet, United States
Arclight Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #19 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Soursmith Black Raspberry", which is a Fruited Sour and "Soursmith Kriek", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Dark Beers.
29. Loco Boys Brewing Company
Traverse City, United States
30. Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
Warren, United States
Kuhnhenn Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #22 in Michigan. They are most well known for "DRIPA", which is an Imperial IPA and "The Fluffer: Session IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
31. Ellison Brewery + Spirits
East Lansing, United States
Ellison Brewery + Spirits produce's high quality beer and is ranked #27 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Tiramisu Stout", which is a Coffee Stout and "Crescent Fresh", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
32. Speciation Artisan Ales
Grand Rapids, United States
Speciation Artisan Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Hopeful Monster", which is a Sour and "Incipient (Dry Hopped)", which is a Wild Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Wild Ales.
33. Stumblebum Beer Co.
Troy, United States
Stumblebum Beer Co is a celebration of high quality beer, cheese, and charcuterie. Come enjoy a drink in our cozy taproom and find your perfect beer and cheese pairing. We also offer a selection of familiar snacks, inventive paninis, and non-alcoholic options.
34. Elder Piper Beer & Cider
Petoskey, United States
Elder Piper is a brewery and cidery founded for the exploration of fermentation. We chase moments and share a growing list of beers and ciders that are inspired by the places and people that make northern Michigan unique.
35. Eastern Market Brewing Co
Detroit, United States
Eastern Market Brewing Co produce's high quality beer and is ranked #23 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Elephant Juice", which is a New England IPA and "Jumbo Juice", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
36. City Built Brewing Company
Grand Rapids, United States
We believe that beer brings people together and craft brewing is for EVERYONE. Enjoy a full selection of craft beer, cider, wine, and seltzer. Puerto Rican inspired pub menu with vegetarian and gluten free options. We've worked hard to cultivate a staff and an environment where all of our neighbors can feel right at home!
37. Kognisjon Bryggeri
Marquette, United States
We are a distinctive brewery located in downtown Marquette, MI. We craft an endlessly rotating variety of beers in our dual brewhouse that range from classic styles to experimental offerings. We are always looking for new ideas and ingredients and hope to take you along for the ride!
39. Burzurk Brewing Company
Grand Haven, United States
We are Burzurk! A small local brewery located in East Side of Grand Haven MI, with a Caribbean / Retro styled taproom. Very chill atmosphere with a reggae vibe. With only 12 taps, beers range from Mexican / Czech lagers, thorough range of IPA's, Tropical Stouts, flavor your own Hard Seltzer and Hard Ciders. Whether you're in our neighborhood or coming from afar to visit, we would love to see you. Peace, Love & Beer, Tyler & Karen.
40. Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Cedar Springs, United States
Cedar Springs Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Küsterer Original Weißbier", which is a Wheat Beer and "Küsterer Märzen", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Ales.
41. Brewery Faisan
Detroit, United States
A microbrewery and taproom featuring artfully-crafted beers in a converted warehouse in the Islandview neighborhood of Detroit's near east-side. Light snack food is available and guests are encouraged to bring food or have it delivered. Ample space for groups! Kid and dog friendly.
42. 51st State Brewing Company
Kingsford, United States
51st State Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Batty Millie (Blueberry)", which is a Wheat Beer and "Ski Jump IPA", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Specialty Beers.
43. Brew Detroit
Detroit, United States
We built Brew Detroit out of our love for this great beer state. Each day we take pride in brewing for ourselves, our neighbors, and in being part of bringing manufacturing back to the city.
44. Brown Iron Brewhouse
Washington, United States
Brown Iron Brewhouse produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #31 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Mood Changer", which is an Imperial IPA and "Juicy Batch Two", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
45. New Holland Brewing
Holland, United States
New Holland Brewing’s deep roots in the craft industry go back to 1997. They believe the art of craft lives in fostering rich experiences for their customers, through creating authentic beer, spirits and food while providing great service. Recognized for their creativity and artistry, New Holland’s mission to improve the lives of craft consumers everywhere is seen in their diverse, balanced collection of beer and spirits and their two West Michigan brewpubs.
46. Brewery 4 Two 4
Holland, United States
Brewery 4 Two 4 produce's high quality beer and is ranked #39 in Michigan. They are most well known for "Juice Weasel", which is a New England IPA and "Breakfast In Maui", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
47. Barrel + Beam
Marquette, United States
barrel + beam is a brewery solely focused on crafting world-class farmhouse and barrel-aged real ale. Our name reflects the intersection of Old-World process with New-World taste and premium ingredients. Located in Marquette, Michigan, on the shores of the world’s greatest lake, Lake Superior, barrel + beam looks forward to bringing its unique and distinct ales to the Upper Peninsula and the Upper Great Lakes Region.
48. Bell’s Brewery
Galesburg, United States
Bell’s Brewery began in 1985 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a 15-gallon soup kettle and a quest for better beer. Since then, Bell’s has grown into one of the largest craft breweries in America, thanks to its iconic brands such as Two Hearted IPA, Oberon Ale and Hopslam IPA. Bell’s believes that business – and beer – can be powerful tools to renew our trust not only in each other, but the world around us. Bell’s ‘Inspired Brewing’ philosophy represents our collective responsibility to create meaningful change by resourcing responsibly as stewards of our environment, byre-igniting and celebrating our distinct senses of creativity, and by re-energizing the common belief we can come together to make good on the promise of a more prosperous future for all. Bell’s distributes its best-in-class beer in all 50 states, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington DC. It currently brews more than 20 beers for distribution out of its Comstock, Michigan brewery as well as many small-batch beers that are served at the Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For more information, please visit BellsBeer.com.
49. The Livery
Benton Harbor, United States
All of our “Hand Forged Microbrews” here at the Livery are created by head brewer Simon Rusk on a 10bbl system. Closed fermenters allow for the use of many different yeast strains to assure that all our beer styles have their own unique flavor profile. Many of our high gravity beers are aged in a selection of oak barrels for a year or more. We feature real ales, traditional ales, and lagers. The last Friday of every month is “Firkyea" Friday where we have a bartop firkin. We do limited bottling of specialty beers which are only available at the pub at this time, but we do offer our beer to retailers in 1/2(~15.5g) or 1/6(~5.16g) bbls.
50. Austin Brothers Beer Co
Alpena, United States
An independent, family owned brewery specializing in American inspired ales using unique ingredients and new hop varieties. The Austins are California natives that found Alpena, Michigan on a road trip and would use summer vacations to visit the area for over a decade because of the natural beauty and small town charm. Brant Austin, co-owner and brewer, graduated from the Siebel Institute and lived abroad in Germany for Brew Master School. Brant brewed for Ballast Point of San Diego and Mother Earth Brew Co. of Vista CA. In 2014 Brant and his wife, his brother Blake and his family, and parents Dana and Julie all packed up and moved out to Alpena, Michigan to with the dream of creating a production brewery and tasting room offering unique beers and scratch made food. Established in 2015 Austin Brothers can be visited for unique and experimental batches and some tasty food. You can also find Austin Brothers' Beer throughout the state of Michigan in select locations on draft and in package.