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Best breweries in Detroit, Michigan

Within 13 miles of Detroit we track 37 breweries. 8 rate Great. Someday Brewing in Grosse Pointe Woods leads the list at 4.51 (Great).

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.

1
Someday Brewing
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!
Rating
4.51Great
Popularity
Barely rated
2
Florian East Lagers & Ales
Hamtramck, Michigan, United States
Rating
4.43Great
Popularity
Barely rated
3
Urbanrest Brewing Company
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.
Rating
4.35Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
4
Ferndale Project
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.
Rating
4.34Great
Popularity
Well rated
5
Full Measure Brewing
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Brewery Faisan
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.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
7
Eastern Market Brewing Co
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.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Well rated
8
Copper Hop Brewing Company
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.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Cabin North Brewing Company
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Rating
4.22Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
10
Brew Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, 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.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
11
Dog & Pony Show Brewing
Oak Park, Michigan, 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.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Cadillac Straits Brewing Company
Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
Madison Heights' first brewery, featuring beer, wine, mead, cider, kombucha, and more. Also featuring a full kitchen with flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, wings, and appetizers.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
Baffin Brewing Company
St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
Our mission is to provide our customers and community with the very best craft brewery in which to call their own; inspiring a sense of pride with each taste from the glass.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
Batch Brewing Company
Detroit, Michigan, United States
We were Detroit's first Nano brewery, but we make more beer than we used to. We like to make lots of different styles of beer. Once upon a time, a homebrewer moved to the city, losing the suburban driveway and garage he used for homebrewing. Two years later, after an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, winning the Hatch Detroit business incubator contest, and a 10-month DIY buildout, Detroit finally has its first Nano Brewery.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Well rated
15
B. Nektar Meadery
Ferndale, Michigan, United States
Known for the most amazing and creative alcoholic beverages made from honey. B. Nektar gives their fans a variety of options, from their famous Zombie Killer, a hard cider made with honey and cherries to Kill All The Golfers, a lightly carbonated draft mead made with black tea and lemon juice. B. Nektar makes meads, ciders, and beers that extend beyond the traditional- they let their imaginations guide them. Learn more at Bnektar.com or ship directly to your door at shop.bnektar.com
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
16
Roak Brewing Co.
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
You’re here because you love craft. And, we’re here because we love to craft. Every day, we brew beer the way it was meant to be made, full of heart from grain to glass. Independent since day one, our team in Marshall, MI bring the best out of every ingredient — from the grain and hops, to the barrels we use to age our sours — because the easiest thing to taste is imperfection. Enjoy a brew at our beer garten in Marshall, or find us across Michigan and Ohio on tap and on shelves.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
17
Lagerhaus No. 5
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Lagerhaus No 5 produce's good quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "No 5 Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "Oktoberfest", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Dragonmead Brewery
Warren, Michigan, United States
Dragonmead Brewery produce's decent quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Final Absolution", which is a Belgian Tripel and "Erik the Red", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Amber Ales.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Well rated
19
Rose City Beer Works
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
20
Sandwich Brewing Company
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Sandwich Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "White Bronco", which is a New England IPA and "Prairie Sunshine", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
21
Downey Brewing Company
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Downey Brewing Company (MI) produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Mr. I.P.A.", which is an American IPA and "Yang White Stout", which is a White Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
22
Walkerville Brewery
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Walkerville Brewery is a well appointed microbrewery located in the City of Windsor, Ontario in a district known by locals as Walkerville. By handcrafting unique styles in small batches using only quality barley, hops and pure water, we will deliver fresh flavourful beers to our customers.
Rating
3.72Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
23
Woodward Avenue Brewers
Ferndale, Michigan, United States
Woodward Avenue Brewers produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Detroit Maiden IPA", which is an American IPA and "Raspberry Blonde", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.51Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
Lily’s Seafood Grill & Brewery
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Sven & Ollie's IPA", which is an American IPA and "Reggie's French River Red", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.49Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
25
Frank Brewing Co.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
LET'S BE FRANK. If you like things straight-to-the-point, without any runaround, then FRANK was made for you. Because what you see is exactly what you get. Inspired by our straight-shooting farmer granddad, FRANK embodies the same honest and no-nonsense character. We brew every batch with only four natural and simple ingredients: water, hops, grain and yeast. It’s not fancy, trendy or complicated. It’s just pure old-fashioned beer crafted with dedication and pride. Just the way our granddad would’ve wanted.
Rating
3.49Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Atwater Brewery
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Atwater Brewery is Detroit’s craft brewery. We were born here in 1997. We’ve been here through good times and bad. We’ve seen our city at its best and its worst. We’ve seen it stumble and rise again. And we’re here now to lift a glass to Detroit’s renaissance and resurgence. Atwater was founded in the Rivertown neighborhood when its streets were pocketed with potholes and lined with abandoned warehouses and the only people around were the ones high on their dreams or down on their luck. We helped build this place up. Founded with a philosophy that hard work deserves a quality beer, Atwater is a Michigan craft beer pioneer. Our beers pay tribute to the spirit of Detroit, the grit that built this city, the attitude that something is earned not given, that nobody else decides when you’re done. Our portfolio of award-winning craft beers offers something for everyone. We believe that beer should be approachable to every drinker. Whether it’s a crowd favorite like Dirty Blonde or Vanilla Java Porter, a Midwestern winner like Atwater IPA or a Detroit classic like Atwater Lager or Detroit City Juice Hazy IPA, you’ll find a beer for every occasion and every palate. You can find our beers at fine establishments across Detroit and Michigan. Or we’d love to see you in person at our three taprooms in Detroit’s Rivertown neighborhood, in Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids. Let’s raise a glass together. To you. To us. To Detroit. Cheers.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Very widely rated
27
Craft Heads Brewing Company
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Home to “Windsor’s Best Beer Selection”, Craft Heads Brewing Company is a small batch brewery focused on full-flavoured and adventurous beers. Located in Downtown Windsor, our brewery features up to 30 taps of our own beer, beer retail shop, in-house specialty coffee, free wifi and video/board games.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
28
The Royal Oak Brewery
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
The Royal Oak Brewery produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Royal Pride IPA", which is an American IPA and "Royal Oak Red", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Rating
3.47Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
29
Chapter Two Brewing Company
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Chapter Two Brewing Company opened in February of 2018 near the heart of Old Windsor. Originally what began as a passion project among friends, the space naturally evolved into a hand-crafted expression of what craft brewing is. Cicerone® certified brewer Michael Beaudoin has been creating a line-up of beer with an undeniable quality of which even the most hardcore beer drinkers recognize. Chapter Two's interior reflects the classic history of the surrounding area with it's industrial-inspired all brick decor and high ceilings which are sure to charm new visitors. Whether socializing over some food and pints with friends, enjoying the local entertainment or hosting your own event, Chapter Two Brewing Company is sure to have something to offer everyone.
Rating
3.43Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
30
Detroit Brewing Company
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Detroit Brewing Co. is the brewer of traditional, mostly German style beer, brewed to exacting standards. Maybe we take ourselves too seriously, but we think beer shouldn't be taken lightly, and that's what's up.
Rating
3.29Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
31
Erie Street Brewing Co.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Rating
3.00Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
32
Detroit Beer Company
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Detroit Beer Company produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "The Detroit Dwarf", which is an Altbier and "Local 1529 IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.09Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
33
MOTOR CITY BREWING WORKS
Detroit, Michigan, United States
MOTOR CITY BREWING WORKS produce's characterless beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Ghettoblaster Ale", which is a Mild and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Brown Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.08Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
34
Dearborn Brewing
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Dearborn Brewing produce's generally unappealing beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Model IPA", which is an American IPA and "Death By Chocolate Porter", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.07Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
35
Detroit Liquid Ventures
Detroit, Michigan, United States
DLV is a craft brewing company that offers the most exciting and wide range of beverages for every occasion. Follow this account to stay up to date on events, new releases, and behind the scenes info.
Rating
3.06Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
36
Brew Microbrewery
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
BREW is a true microbrewery, and our primary product is Brew Proper Lager, which was created to be flavourful but most importantly smooth. We measure all of our products on a “drinkability” ratio, and always welcome taste testers to give us their rating. With an on site kitchen and licensed tap room, feel free to come in to grab a bite, a brew and even more brew to go. Keep an eye out for Brew at locations around Windsor and Essex county.
Rating
3.06Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
37
Sports Brew Pub
Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Sports Brew Pub produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "2nd Street IPA", which is an American IPA and "Raspberry Wheat", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
2.98Limited
Popularity
Barely rated