# Ellison Brewery + Spirits LLC — East Lansing, Michigan

> Ellison Brewery + Spirits LLC in East Lansing, Michigan, United States scores 4.17 out of 5 — Great, #33 in Michigan. 215 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Ellison Brewery + Spirits LLC is a brewery in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. We grade it Great, with a score of 4.17 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #33 in Michigan. Of the 215 beers we track, 43% are IPA and 32% Stout / Porter.

## Rating

- Score: 4.17 out of 5
- Grade: Great 😀 — Consistently produce world-class beer.
- Ranked: #33 in Michigan · #1,127 in United States · #1,523 worldwide
- Popularity: Well rated
- Beers tracked: 215

## About

Made for the Life Outside.

Ellison Brewery & Spirits was born in Michigan from a love of making great beer, exploring new places, and never sitting still.

Founded by an engineer, Marine veteran, and lifelong tinkerer, Ellison approaches brewing the same way we approach everything else: stay curious, obsess over quality, and never stop improving.

Our beers are inspired by the life we love—Michigan lakes, campfires, trails, road trips, weekends up north, and good times with family and friends. We focus on flavorful, approachable beers made to be enjoyed, not overthought.

From crisp lagers and easy-drinking IPAs to stouts and classic European styles, everything we make has one purpose:

Great beer for wherever life takes you next.

Ellison Brewery & Spirits
Made in Michigan. Made for the Life Outside.

## What they brew

- IPA — 43% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 32% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 11% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 5% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 3% of the beers we track
- Sour / Other — 3% of the beers we track
- Other — 3% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 4903 Dawn Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Coordinates: 42.7241468, -84.4516773
- Website: http://ellisonbrewing.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub](https://finding.beer/brewery/harpers-restaurant-brewpub-4786.md) — 2.65, Limited — East Lansing, Michigan — 1.8 mi away
- [Lansing Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/lansing-brewing-company-1627.md) — 3.58, Poor — Lansing, Michigan — 4.8 mi away
- [Sleepwalker](https://finding.beer/brewery/sleepwalker-4973.md) — 3.75, Fine — Lansing, Michigan — 5.1 mi away
- [Midtown Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/midtown-brewing-4373.md) — 3.41, Poor — Lansing, Michigan — 5.1 mi away
- [Ozone’s Brewhouse](https://finding.beer/brewery/ozones-brewhouse-812.md) — 3.54, Poor — Lansing, Michigan — 5.3 mi away
- [Summerlands Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/summerlands-brewing-company-33084.md) — 3.54, Poor — Holt, Michigan — 6.7 mi away
- [Old Nation Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/old-nation-brewing-co-4425.md) — 4.48, Exceptional — Williamston, Michigan — 7.9 mi away
- [EagleMonk Pub and Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/eaglemonk-pub-and-brewery-3927.md) — 3.44, Poor — Lansing, Michigan — 8.6 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Lansing, Michigan](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/michigan/lansing.md)
- [Best breweries in Michigan](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/michigan.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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