Detroit Beer Co.

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Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

1529 E. Broadway
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
United States

(313) 969-1529 | map
detroitbeerco.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.65
Beers:
39
Ratings:
342
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.77
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
94
pDev:
11.41%
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Ratings by BMoney575:
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Reviewed by BMoney575 from Texas

3.45/5  rDev -8.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 2.5 | selection: 3.5
Visited on 10-8-09

Stopped by while in Detroit to see "Them Crooked Vultures." On one of the nicer streets Downtown, in a great old building, the atmosphere was very enjoyable. The brewing equipment is visible behind and at the end of the bar, where it goes into the basement. The quality was good, the bar was clean and nicely lit, with all the shiny stainless steel. The selection was decent, maybe 6 different house beers on tap, including Detroit Dwarf, an Anniversary Ale, an IPA, a red, and a couple others. Considering the size, it was a pretty good selection. Everything was reasonably priced, in the $5 range for a pint. The service, however, was a low point. I asked the bartender how the Anniversary Ale was, and she said "I's like a porter, like a Guinness." Considering that it turned out to be a 10% Belgian stout that was very well-crafted, I'd say the description was poor. And then she proceeded to pour the next beer into our glasses, without even a rinse. Still, a nice place, and a must-stop if you're Downtown.
Oct 12, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

May 02, 2023
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.7/5  rDev -1.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
I stopped in at Detroit Beer Co. yesterday while on my trip to Detroit. On my visit, they had 9 of their own beers on tap plus 3 guest beers. The variety of styles included an IPA, an altbier, a red, a cream ale, a pils, and a few others; nothing too far outside the mainstream. I had the pilsner, the IPA and the dunkelweizen; overall, the quality did not blow me away.

As for vibe, the place has kind of a sports bar / restaurant feel, but overall it's relatively nice. One thing I do like is the brewhouse right out in front and fermenters right there behind the bar -- a nice touch! The bartenders are friendly enough, and there seems to be a pretty solid crowd of regulars here. So, though I wasn't crazy about the beer, they definitely seem to have an audience.
Apr 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by coz from Illinois

Sep 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.23 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Mar 18, 2020
 
Rated: 3.32 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Sep 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.54 by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

Oct 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Dec 30, 2017
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Rated by Jim67 from Michigan

3.41/5  rDev -9.5%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.5
Nice spot in Detroit's theatre district.
Dec 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

Nov 16, 2017
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Rated by IckyT2012 from Florida

4.08/5  rDev +8.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Dead on a Monday night, but it feels like a place that should be pretty lively at the right time. I'll check back next time I'm in town.
Aug 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Jul 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Jun 20, 2017
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Reviewed by PapaGoose03 from Michigan

3.86/5  rDev +2.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
Our group of 4 stopped here at mid-afternoon on a Sunday. The place was not very busy, so we sat at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the bartender. The pub is located in a storefront setting in downtown Detroit, and the interior has all of the appeal of a neighborhood bar. The brewing equipment is visible behind the bar as well as a viewable area of the lower level. A second floor overflow seating area is also available for crowded days. (This brewery's location is very convenient to Comerica Park and Ford Field for sports spectators.)

We ordered two sampler flights of all 10 of the beers that were available that day. Every one of them was brewed very well to style, and all of them also exceeded the typical characteristics for its style so that I gave an overall B grade to them. The standout was a specially-brewed beer for their 1,000th batch, a Triple Dwarf. The original Detroit Dwarf is an Alt style, so that a triple version is essentially a barleywine, and it was extremely tasty. I can recall visiting this pub when it was still young (10-15 years ago) and was not as impressed with the beers then like I was for this visit. Very well done DBC!

The pub offers a full food menu, but we had just eaten a meal elsewhere and were not hungry. The menu did look inviting. This brewpub is very worthy of a visit by anyone who is looking for good beer (and probably good food) in a nice environment. When in the area, we'd stop here again.
Jan 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.61 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by kyle_goochstink from Michigan

Sep 19, 2016
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.94/5  rDev +4.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75
I was in this brewpub 5 years ago on a tour of the ruins of Detroit. The downtown (and all of Detroit) was so depressing that I should have had more than one beer... but I was more eager to get back to the hotel and out of town the next day.

Five years later, I am glad that Detroit is far better; though still struggling mightily and hopefully. (I was there for my fifth national Congress for a New Urbanism, a gathering of the tribe to celebrate the progress of different cities and, generally, yack-up the urbanist agenda.) And craft brewers are important in rejuvenating inner cities.

Detroit Beer was a true pioneer; opening in 2002 when Detroit was fast-approaching economic and fiscal death.

I Had a flight of their beers that I shared with colleagues and co-conspirators. I wrote two reviews. But the bottom-line is that craft beer is good for cities. For this conclusion, there is abundant proof and Detroit Beer is part of the proof.
Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by cryptichead from Illinois

Apr 17, 2016
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Reviewed by JasonR1975 from Michigan

3.56/5  rDev -5.6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.25 | food: 4.25
Beers are mostly meh. I had a really decent rye IPA but historically the beers are not the attraction here. Interior is kind of boring, but overall location is killer so that improves vibe score. Service on most of my visits is good and food has always been excellent.
Mar 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by jcMPLS from Minnesota

Dec 24, 2015
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Reviewed by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

3.13/5  rDev -17%
vibe: 2.75 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 3.75
Small brewpub within close proximity to many downtown attractions. Has been there long before the craft beer popularity explosion and it shows. Brick and metal decor spotted with vintage beer signs and old photos of beer related nostaligia. The brew system is intertwined with the bar with a very Gotham City kind of feel. Unfortunately the beer is rather mediocre, but decent enough to pair with some grub before or after a ballgame. Not taking anything away from the Brewers, but given their great location, I wouldn't mind seeing an overhaul of beer recipes to get more asses in seats on days other than game days. Detroit's beer game is on the up, and these guys are definitely getting passed by.
Dec 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by AndyEdgar from Illinois

Dec 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by chuckgietzen from Michigan

Sep 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by Buck_Jones from Michigan

Sep 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by jmiah22 from Michigan

Sep 03, 2015
 
Rated: 2.93 by HopMeister14 from Massachusetts

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by Fahrn13 from Michigan

Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by RancidAggro from New York

Jun 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by Ekoseck from Michigan

May 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by beer4brian331 from Michigan

Mar 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.93 by n2492004 from Michigan

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.26 by Samurai_Jesus4 from Michigan

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by tommy5 from Michigan

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by Brandonparrent from Michigan

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by moshea from Michigan

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mikediesel124 from Michigan

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Joonbabie from Michigan

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by beornagain from Canada (ON)

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.64 by BeerDCKC from District of Columbia

Nov 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Indianpaleale from Michigan

Oct 04, 2014
Detroit Beer Co. in Detroit, MI
Brewery rating: 3.65 out of 5 with 342 ratings