Kuhnhenn

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  1. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    I am going to be in Brighton, MI this Saturday and was thinking about making the 45 minute drive to Kuhnhenn. My question is, will it be worth my trip? Do they have bottles I can purchase to bring home? Food? Thanks for any advice.
     
    #1 HomeBrewed, Apr 22, 2013
  2. Benny3000

    Benny3000 Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2012 Michigan

    You will not find any food there but you will be able to grab some bottles. I would suggest grabbing one each of everything they have. Try some Raspberry Eisbock and BB4D on tap. Grab a growler of DRIPA.
     
    #2 Benny3000, Apr 22, 2013
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  3. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    They will probably have bottles for take-home, but I think people had mentioned that BA4D and Raspberry Eisbock are sold out now. No food, but the tap list is always killer, honestly, and you're allowed to bring in food or have it delivered (they even have a couple of delivery menus available for your convenience). If you're looking to score some of their tougher gets, probably not worth the trip, but if you're just looking to try a bunch of their beers, definitely worth it.

    My $0.02.
     
    #3 MarkIntihar, Apr 22, 2013
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  4. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    Definitely worth the trip, should have bottles and growlers available.

    Also if you are in Brighton I recommend heading over to the Shark Club in Howell. 60+ taps and 70+ pinball machines, plus a poker room.
     
    #4 semibaked, Apr 22, 2013
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  5. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    You have my attention....
     
    #5 MarkIntihar, Apr 22, 2013
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  6. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

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  7. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    Witchs Hat brewery is in South Lyon which is pretty close to Brighton. They also do not have good but they have good beer.
     
    #7 Tee2Grn, Apr 22, 2013
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  8. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    What he said.

    If the worth is based on what they have, find out what they have on tap and for take home and decide if it is worth it for you. If you just want to try some of their stuff, but don't care about speciifcs, then go.
     
    #8 sarcastro, Apr 22, 2013
  9. patol8

    patol8 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2010 Michigan

    You should definitely go, huge taplist of great beers. Champanes is also really close to the brewery and has a solid selection of beers.
     
    #9 patol8, Apr 22, 2013
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  10. Docrock

    Docrock Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2012 Illinois

    Kuhnhenn does do a couple little pizzas but as others have said, not generally a stop for food. DRIPA, and Simcoe Sillier were on tap when I was there last week, DRIPA is amazing. Plus you never really know what they have for bottles so it doesn't hurt to ask...
     
    #10 Docrock, Apr 23, 2013
  11. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Yeah but those pizzas are frozen GFS ones they put in a microwave.
     
    #11 steebo777, Apr 23, 2013
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  12. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Second Witches Hat. If you are in Milford for some reason, hit Palate.
     
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  13. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    I third witches hat
     
    #13 tommyz, Apr 23, 2013
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  14. AndrewKroll

    AndrewKroll Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2010 Michigan

    Fourth
     
    #14 AndrewKroll, Apr 24, 2013
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  15. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    Just wanted to update that I did go to Kuhnhenn today, and man was it worth it!! KRE and BB4D on tap, not to mention all the other deliciousness! Got a paddle of Dripa, Simcoe Silly, KRE, BB4D and Java Stout...only $12!!! Amazing deal. Simcoe Silly and KRE were the highlights for me, but all were fantastic. I couldn't believe how easy drinking and tasty KRE was for 16% alcohol. Simply incredible! Looking forward to the bottle I was gifted so generously by Andygirl. Thanks again! Also tried a Blue Raspberry Mead which was very interesting and tasty in it's own right. A little strange to get used to at first, as it was the color of Windex! Haha. Never had anything like it. Anyways, I would recommend the trip to anyone! Bought a bottle of Simcoe Sillier and a T-Shirt to go. Fantastic day at Kuhnhenn!!
     
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  16. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Was there Saturday night and nearly got sick because it smelled so bad in there. I prefer big rock/griffen claw
     
    #16 Brianw508, May 2, 2013
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  17. hubsluvsbeer

    hubsluvsbeer Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2013 Michigan

    how do you prefer griffin? its not open yet
     
    #17 hubsluvsbeer, May 2, 2013
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  18. sarcastro

    sarcastro Savant (1,133) Sep 20, 2006 Michigan

    Interesting, I have never noticed a overwhelming bad smell when I have been to Kuhnhenns and I go monthly for my homebrew club. Sometimes you can smell them brewing, but I love that smell. I always found Big Rock to be pretentious, and didnt go there much even though I live pretty close.
     
    #18 sarcastro, May 2, 2013
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  19. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    Agree..The one time ive been there when the smell was "bad" was when they were brewing...Agree about Big Rock too..But I generally feel that way about a bunch of places in Birmingham..And also, I hope he is just talking about the brewery and not the beer..
     
    #19 tommyz, May 2, 2013
  20. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    Big rock is Griffen claw, and I prefer their beer, just an opinion
     
    #20 Brianw508, May 2, 2013
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