Best Beer/Brewery in Michigan

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by AAnderson, Apr 4, 2014.

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  1. AAnderson

    AAnderson Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2014 Michigan

    Hello everyone,

    I just joined the site, so I am looking forward to discussing all things beer with you all. With it being my home state, I wanted to ask fellow Michiganders/Yoopers or anyone else who enjoys Michigan brews as much as me, what's your favorite?

    Founders and Bells are obviously the major players and I am a huge fan of what they put out, but there are so many other awesome breweries in our great state, I wanted to hear some other favorites from fellow beer enthusiasts.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 AAnderson, Apr 4, 2014
  2. wezzul

    wezzul Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2009 Michigan

    Shorts. Thread complete, have a nice day!
     
    #2 wezzul, Apr 4, 2014
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  3. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    if i could pick one brewery to buy from for the rest of my days it would be Shorts.
     
    #3 fishmich, Apr 4, 2014
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  4. Stu_Grimson

    Stu_Grimson Zealot (697) Dec 4, 2013 Michigan

    Lots of good choices but in terms of different releases, availability, quality, and overall awesomeness I would say Shorts as well
     
    #4 Stu_Grimson, Apr 4, 2014
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  5. luniz

    luniz Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2013 Michigan

    I like all 3 mentioned and also kuhnhenn which is a short drive for me. Kuhnhenn is fun to watch tigers games at & for the parties. Shorts is good for 6 packs every other week and bells & founders for great beers like hopslam breakfast stout, etc. There are a bunch of others worth trying too.
     
    #5 luniz, Apr 4, 2014
  6. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    So many great breweries in Michigan. The beer festivals can really open your eyes to some of the breweries that arent as widely distributed, or distributed at all. Shorts, Bells, Founders, and Dark Horse are all great. But Kuhnhenn, Right Brain, Detroit Beer Co., Greenbush, Odd Side, Perrin, and countless others are all great breweries as well.
     
    #6 a_beckman25, Apr 4, 2014
  7. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Short's is my favorite, and my up-and-coming brewery is Perrin with a close second place from Greenbush.
     
    #7 PapaGoose03, Apr 4, 2014
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  8. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Beer: BBPt5; Brewery: Odd Side Ales.
     
    #8 TheGoof, Apr 4, 2014
  9. AAnderson

    AAnderson Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2014 Michigan

    I've heard great things about Greenbush and I agree that Shorts is awesome. I heard Kuhnhenn had a lot of good brews as well, so I definitely need to check that out since it's so close. I do a lot of work in Traverse City and whenever I'm there I go to North Peak. Diabolical IPA on tap is great and their food is delicious, so I recommend it if you're in the area
     
    #9 AAnderson, Apr 4, 2014
  10. michman

    michman Pundit (751) Oct 14, 2005 Illinois

    Maybe not my fav, but had the pleasure of visiting Blackrocks in Marquette a couple months ago. every beer I had was really nice. def an under the radar up and coming brewery. they have started canning too so maybe it will make it down state soon.
     
    #10 michman, Apr 4, 2014
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  11. AAnderson

    AAnderson Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2014 Michigan

    Yeah Blackrocks is definitely an up and coming spot and same goes for Ore Dock. They are both starting to expand down state a bit.
     
    #11 AAnderson, Apr 4, 2014
  12. michman

    michman Pundit (751) Oct 14, 2005 Illinois

    we went to ore dock to watch a band and have a couple as well. the saison was really good as well as porter
     
    #12 michman, Apr 4, 2014
  13. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    if we aren't taking service into account, Kuhnhenn.
     
    #13 miketd, Apr 4, 2014
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  14. cetherid

    cetherid Savant (1,105) Aug 23, 2010 Indiana

    Best Beer = Kuhnhenn BBBW

    Best Brewery = Shorts
     
    #14 cetherid, Apr 4, 2014
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  15. Holiday1072

    Holiday1072 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2008 Michigan

    Impossible question to answer....
     
    #15 Holiday1072, Apr 4, 2014
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  16. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    This
     
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  17. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    My three favorites are Short's, Oddsides, and Kuhnhenn in that order.
     
    #17 king75, Apr 4, 2014
  18. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

     
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  19. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Born and raised in Michigan. Founders is my favorite. Just great people and great beers.
     
    #19 Donco, Apr 4, 2014
  20. joromiller

    joromiller Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2013 Michigan
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    I honestly cannot believe Shorts has been posted so many times as the best brewery. We can't be talking about their beer.
     
    #20 joromiller, Apr 4, 2014
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