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Best breweries in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Within 13 miles of Ann Arbor we track 21 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 3 rate Great. HOMES Brewery in Ann Arbor leads the list at 4.68 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • 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.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    HOMES Brewery

    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.

    Rating
    4.68Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  2. 2

    hear.say brewing

    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.

    Rating
    4.31Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    Mothfire Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.25Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Witch’s Hat Brewing Co.

    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.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  5. 5

    Wolverine State Brewing Co.

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Wolverine State Brewing Co specializes in making the most balanced, unique, and innovative lagers possible -- from Massacre, our BBA Imperial Dark Lager to our award-winning Gulo Gulo IPL to our German-inspired and barrel beers. We offer both year-round and rotating selections of draft options as well as an expanding bottle selection. Proudly brewing and packaging in Ann Arbor, Michigan since 2006.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  6. 6

    Biercamp

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Biercamp is a small family shop established in 2011, located on South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We serve a full menu of sandwiches, sausages, baskets & sides you can enjoy in our all season outdoor beer garden, or for take-out. We serve craft beers & ciders which are available by the pint, half pint, growler & half growler. We make everything in-house by hand, in small batches, using our favorite unique ingredients & treasured family recipes. We only work with farms where animals are raised naturally & humanely using no antibiotics, hormones, growth promoting drugs or artificial ingredients. We grind all our meat fresh & all smoking & curing is done in-house. Everything is made by hand, so please call ahead for availability of specialty items or stop in to see what is new!

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Edelbrau Brewing Company

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Edelbrau Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Juicy Imperial IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Oat Malt Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

    Dexter, Michigan, United States

    Every step of the process at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is carefully considered to bring about the most complex and refined beers imaginable. As a result of our dedication, most of our beers will continue to mature and mellow for quite some time when cellared at home. Enjoyment for today, and for tomorrow!

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  9. 9

    SEMOH

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Salt Springs Brewery

    Saline, Michigan, United States

    Mammoths & sabertooth tigers once roamed these lands in search of their rich salts. Paleo Indians hunted, farmed and raised families here because of the salt springs. Early settlers named their town Saline after them, and now, in this beautiful 116-year-old former church, so does this brewery. Salt Springs Brewery offers lovingly crafted & locally sourced food, true-to-style ales, wine & cider. Located in the heart of Saline, complete with biergarten and stained glass dining room, Salt Springs Brewery will quench your thirst and nourish your soul.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  11. 11

    Erratic Ale Co.

    Dexter, Michigan, United States

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Stony Lake Brewing Company

    Saline, Michigan, United States

    Stony Lake Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "God's Wrath", which is an Imperial IPA and "Break Your Fast Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.72Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  13. 13

    Arbor Brewing Company

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    We have been a pioneer in the craft beer industry since opening our brewpub in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995. Our commitment to handcrafted beer, exceptional hospitality, community involvement, and environmental stewardship has been the foundation for our growth and success for over two decades. There are currently three Arbor Brewing Company locations in Michigan. The first is our original Brewpub location in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 1995. The second location is our production facility which opened in 2006, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The third location in downtown Plymouth, Michigan opened in 2019.

    Rating
    3.58Poor
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  14. 14

    Arbor Brewing Company

    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

    We have been a pioneer in the craft beer industry since opening our brewpub in downtown Ann Arbor in 1995. Our commitment to handcrafted beer, exceptional hospitality, community involvement, and environmental stewardship has been the foundation for our growth and success for over two decades. There are currently three Arbor Brewing Company locations in Michigan. The first is our original Brewpub location in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 1995. The second location is our production facility which opened in 2006, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The third location in downtown Plymouth, Michigan opened in 2019.

    Rating
    3.58Poor
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  15. 15

    Ypsi Alehouse

    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

    We brew, we serve, we laugh, and we can’t wait to see you at the Ypsi Alehouse! Located in downtown Ypsilanti, we’re a family business that welcomes you to come through our doors at the historic Centennial Center building built in 1922. Sit at our bar and enjoy our craft beer, favorite ciders, and rich local wines. Check out our sitting rooms with original tile floors where conversations flow between friends, old and new, over a pint, bottle, or glass. We brew right at the Ypsi Alehouse and have delectable beers handcrafted by our creative Head Brewer, Ted Badgerow. Ted has been brewing craft beer in Michigan since microbrewing began in the midwest. His beer was first featured in Time Magazine in 1983!

    Rating
    3.55Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 16

    734 Brewing Co.

    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

    734 Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Ypsi High PA", which is an American Pale Ale and "Oh Four! Oatmeal Stout", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.51Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 17

    Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Bumper Crop IPA", which is an American IPA and "Pitmaster's Porter", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.44Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  18. 18

    Rebel Jack Brewing Co

    Dexter, Michigan, United States

    We are proudly an independent small batch brewing company specializing in real ale. A family owned and operated two barrel brew house and no corporate restrictions; we make what we want and what you love! We hand craft every batch. We use the highest quality ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. We think there is a difference and we hope you’ll agree.

    Rating
    3.19Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 19

    Pretzel Bell

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    The Pretzel Bell originally opened its doors in 1934 and became the campus watering hole of choice for nearly 50 years. Popular with students, athletes, professors, campus groups and Ann Arbor townies, the Pretzel Bell was a legend. Today, the legend has returned after closing more than 30 years ago. We look forward to evoking memories of past generations and introducing new fans to the famous Pretzel Bell experience.

    Rating
    3.19Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 20

    Grizzly Peak Brewing Company

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

    Grizzly Peak Brewing Company opened in August of 1995, and has become a landmark in downtown Ann Arbor. Grizzly Peak is housed in a century-old building with wood floors, tin ceilings and exposed brick walls, which create a warm, casual atmosphere. The progressive menu focuses on fresh ingredients and seasonal features produced in a "from-scratch" kitchen. Families, students, couples and professionals enjoy the aged steaks, fresh fish, BBQ Ribs, hearth-baked pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. 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."

    Rating
    3.09Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  21. 21

    Unity Vibration Kombucha

    Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

    Artisan Kombucha Manufacturer located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that began selling in 2009. Evolved product into 10 amazing flavors of Kombucha Tea that contain more than 0.5% ABV to keep the integrity, maximum nutrient content, texture, and flavor intact and impeccable. Transformed Kombucha Tea into oak-aged, open-air fermented, Lambic, gluten-free, healthy and raw Kombucha Beer - the first pure Hard Kombucha on the market in 2011. Unity Vibration Triple Goddess Kombucha Beers now come in Tart Raspberry (8%ABV), Funky Ginger (8%ABV), Bourbon Peach (7%ABV) an Kombucha Pale Ale or K.P.A. (8%ABV), Elderwand (8% ABV) and many seasonal favorites sourced with local fruits roots and herbs. Company operates out of micro-brewery at 93 Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Come by and see us some time!

    Rating
    2.99Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated