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We track 367 breweries in Michigan, United States. 5 rate Exceptional and 41 rate Great. Wax Wings Brewing Company in Kalamazoo leads the list at 4.68 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Kalamazoo, Michigan, 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.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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.
Bridgman, Michigan, 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.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 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.
Williamston, Michigan, 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.
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, 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!
Union Pier, Michigan, 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.
Saugatuck, Michigan, United States
Noble Twist Taphouse is the first step in a realization of a career-long dream, built upon 30 years of experience in the brewing industry. What started as a vision to simply offer great beer has blossomed into a 100-plus-seat restaurant in the heart of charming Saugatuck, Michigan. Producing not just beer but also spirits, wine and cider paired with an outstanding food menu featuring New Haven-style pizzas (charred, not burnt!), appetizers, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Ferndale, Michigan, 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.
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Nestled in Leelanau County, Farm Club is a farm, restaurant, brewery, bakery and marketplace. We aim to brew simple, nuanced, drinkable beers. We focus on lagers, contemporary IPAs, and farmhouse ales. Our Farmhouse Ales are brewed with a wild yeast strain harvested from our property and feature local agricultural ingredients. We aspire for these beers to reflect thoughtfulness and care and to be inspired by the place that we live & work.
Ferndale, Michigan, 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.
Walker, Michigan, 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.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Craft microbrewery and adjacent performance space with an on-site food truck. We have a 7 barrel brewing system and a wide variety of drinks with and without alcohol. See our events page for our lineup of comedy shows and classes multiple nights per week. We can also accommodate a variety of private events inside or on our large outdoor biergarten.
Constantine, Michigan, United States
Petoskey, Michigan, United States
USA Today #3 Best New Brewery In The USA - Elder Piper is an award-winning 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.
Grandville, Michigan, 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.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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.
Manistee, Michigan, 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.
South Lyon, Michigan, 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.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
WHO WE ARE: Speciation Cellars uses a "nature-first" approach to brewing. We used the Michigan terroir to capture specific wild yeast strains to combine wild and lab-grown microbes to create unique, flavorful beers that reflect the local Michigan environment. SIGNATURE BREWS: We are famous for our complex Sours and Saisons. All of our fermentation is at room temperature and naturally carbonated with Michigan beet sugar & house yeast. DIVERSE OPTIONS: We also serve Lagers, Pale Ales, Wheat Ales, Hoppy Beers and an Imperial Stout on nitro. BEYOND BEER: Enjoy house-made hard cider, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic options like craft soda and sparkling water. VISIT US: We are located in a historic 100-year-old auto shop tucked in an alley off Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our taproom is a welcoming community space for everyone. ADDRESS: 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Troy, Michigan, 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.
Wixom, Michigan, 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.
Ludington, Michigan, United States
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Watervliet, Michigan, 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.
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Michigan, 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.
East Lansing, Michigan, 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.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 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.
Grand Haven, Michigan, 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.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
We believe that beer brings people together and craft brewing is for everyone. Enjoy a full selection of craft beer, draft cocktails, cider, wine, hard seltzer, and new NA options. Our craft brewery in downtown Grand Rapids serves a Puerto Rican inspired pub menu with vegetarian and gluten free options.
Detroit, Michigan, 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.
Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Handmap Brewing produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Rye of Sunshine", which is a Rye IPA and "Two Can", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Leslie, Michigan, United States
Family owned and operated brewery! Sporting 28 taps with craft beer, cider, wine, seltzers, and spirits. With a full kitchen serving everything from apps to entrees.
Detroit, Michigan, 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.
St. Clair Shores, Michigan, 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.
Cedar Springs, Michigan, 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.
Kingsford, Michigan, 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.
Muskegon, Michigan, 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.
Munising, Michigan, United States
ByGeorge Brewing Co. produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Elephant Disco IPA", which is an American IPA and "Walking With Giants Apricot Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Kingsley, Michigan, United States
Kingsley Local Brewing is a brewery, taproom, and gathering place in the heart of Kingsley, Michigan. We are proud to serve beer that is crafted by our sister brewery, The Workshop Brewing Company, located just down the road in Traverse City. We are in business to preserve Northern Michigan’s spectacular natural environment, to reinforce Kingsley’s warm and vital community, and to honor traditional craft. We do not consider our business to be a success unless we are demonstrably and sustainably doing all three. We express this commitment by using the Trifidelity symbol, which stands for our motto: Nature. Community. Craft.
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