# River Saint Joe — Buchanan, Michigan

> River Saint Joe in Buchanan, Michigan, United States scores 3.87 out of 5 — Fine, #114 in Michigan. 116 beers tracked, mostly Pale Ale.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/brewery/river-saint-joe-27480/> · data updated 2026-09-10*

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River Saint Joe is a brewery in Buchanan, Michigan, United States. We grade it Fine, with a score of 3.87 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #114 in Michigan. Of the 116 beers we track, 23% are Pale Ale and 20% Other.

## Rating

- Score: 3.87 out of 5
- Grade: Fine 🙂 — Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
- Ranked: #114 in Michigan · #3,171 in United States · #4,354 worldwide
- Popularity: Barely rated
- Beers tracked: 116

## About

Located on the beautiful certified organic Flatwater Farms, River Saint Joe is a farmstead brewery destination.

We are committed to sustainable organic practices and offer a scenic setting to enjoy food and drink made from ingredients grown on the farm or down the road.

River Saint Joe is a unique and expansive venue for events and memorable experiences.  Through connections to the land and its bounty, we aim to cultivate well-being for our community.

## What they brew

- Pale Ale — 23% of the beers we track
- Other — 20% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 18% of the beers we track
- Saison — 15% of the beers we track
- IPA — 12% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 7% of the beers we track
- Strong Ale — 5% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 15475 Walton Road, Buchanan, Michigan, United States
- Coordinates: 41.8392855, -86.34199840000001
- Website: https://www.riversaintjoe.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Niles Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/niles-brewing-company-33593.md) — 3.81, Fine — Niles, Michigan — 4.4 mi away
- [Round Barn Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/round-barn-brewery-1015.md) — 3.06, Limited — Baroda, Michigan — 11 mi away
- [Studebaker Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/studebaker-brewing-co-5008.md) — 3.79, Fine — South Bend, Indiana — 12 mi away
- [South Bend Brew Werks](https://finding.beer/brewery/south-bend-brew-werks-4165.md) — 3.80, Fine — South Bend, Indiana — 12 mi away
- [Bare Hands Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/bare-hands-brewery-921.md) — 4.49, Exceptional — Granger, Indiana — 13 mi away
- [Evil Czech Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/evil-czech-brewery-4824.md) — 3.91, Fine — Mishawaka, Indiana — 13 mi away
- [Transient Artisan Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/transient-artisan-ales-3787.md) — 4.59, Exceptional — Bridgman, Michigan — 13 mi away
- [Lake Time Brewing & Spirits](https://finding.beer/brewery/lake-time-brewing-spirits-33580.md) — 3.89, Fine — Bridgman, Michigan — 13 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in South Bend, Indiana](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/indiana/south-bend.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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