Blackrocks

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  1. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    Since I've moved to the TC area, this Brewery has become my go to on a pretty regular basis. I buy 51K more than any other IPA these days and I enjoy Grand Rabbits when i just want an easy drinker, I even find it to be better than Spotted Cow in the cream ale category. Right now their Presque Ale is the one I can't seem to get enough of. It has eased the pain of Hopstache being gone from my fridge. I dont see a whole lot of talk about them here so i thought I'd throw this out there for anyone who hasn't had the pleasure yet. Their brown and stout are both quite nice as well.
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    #1 fishmich, Jul 11, 2015
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  2. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    My favorite UP brewery. Great beer.
     
    #2 BeyondDescription, Jul 11, 2015
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  3. JDD419

    JDD419 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Ohio

    Do they distribute in MI or is it only available at the brewery? I'll be up by Grayling next week canoeing
     
    #3 JDD419, Jul 11, 2015
  4. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    you should be able to find some around grayling no problem.
     
    #4 fishmich, Jul 11, 2015
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  5. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I just had their Coconut Brown last night. It's my favorite brown ale now. It was really good.
     
    #5 archiebunkerjr, Jul 11, 2015
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  6. whatsleftofyou

    whatsleftofyou Zealot (666) Mar 12, 2006 Michigan

    They're doing great work up there. 51K is also my go-to IPA lately. Also recently released have been Hiawatha Wheat and a Classic American Pilsner. Honey Lav makes some killer shandies, too.
     
    #6 whatsleftofyou, Jul 11, 2015
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  7. Mitchell57

    Mitchell57 Zealot (626) Jan 8, 2013 Wisconsin

    Coconut Brown >
     
    #7 Mitchell57, Jul 11, 2015
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  8. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

    Really enjoying Presque Ale this weekend. I would buy 51k weekly if there was a can date.
     
    #8 jmich24, Jul 12, 2015
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  9. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Blackrocks has definitely become one of my favorite breweries!
     
    #9 Cotton_27, Jul 12, 2015
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  10. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    I like blackrocks but never see them in the Hillsdale area. I've had their coconut brown and really enjoyed it. Hoping to make it up to the brewery next year if work will allow it
     
    #10 king75, Jul 12, 2015
  11. Grand-Raggedy

    Grand-Raggedy Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2014 Michigan

    I haven't had a beee of those I did not enjoy. Hope to make it up there in time.
     
    #11 Grand-Raggedy, Jul 12, 2015
  12. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Anyone here still seeing flying hippo bombers in stores? From my understanding it hasn't been brewed for about 3 years yet I see it on shelves here and there. Amazing beer but I'd like to try a fresh bottle. Barbaric Yawp also kicks ass
     
    #12 hopnado, Jul 12, 2015
  13. Smokesnotes

    Smokesnotes Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2014 Michigan

    Their Coconut Brown is excellent and the stout, North Third, is damn good. I wasn't super impressed with Grand Rabbits but I don't drink a lot of cream ales. I need to try some more of their brews.
     
    #13 Smokesnotes, Jul 13, 2015
  14. MilwaukeeBeerMaker

    MilwaukeeBeerMaker Pooh-Bah (1,792) Jun 30, 2014 Wisconsin
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    I visit the UP every summer and make sure to stop there. Always had good beers there and the people have always been extremely friendly. Always take some Coconut Brown back to Milwaukee with me along with any other special releases they have available.
     
    #14 MilwaukeeBeerMaker, Jul 13, 2015
  15. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    dat Coconut Brown hnnnnnnnggggggggggggg
     
    #15 steebo777, Jul 13, 2015
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  16. paulsbrewtique

    paulsbrewtique Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2015 Michigan

    My wife and I did a weeklong camping/brewery tour of the UP a couple weeks ago. Blackrocks was easily our favorite out of 10 breweries we visited. We got lucky and they released the Hiawatha Wheat the night we were in Marquette. Exceptional on draft and really good in cans too. The Presque ale is killer too. This reminds me that I have one can left to polish off soon...
     
    #16 paulsbrewtique, Jul 13, 2015
  17. PseudoBen

    PseudoBen Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 Wisconsin

    If you can get to the taproom and they've got their Hair of the Dog bloody mary beer on, get it. Absolutely awesome. Had the hiawatha and presque this weekend, both super solid and i totally agree with the coconut brown love. Great brewery.
     
    #17 PseudoBen, Jul 13, 2015
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  18. whatsleftofyou

    whatsleftofyou Zealot (666) Mar 12, 2006 Michigan

    I haven't seen that in the U.P. in quite awhile, but wouldn't be surprised if there were still some bombers hiding around. It's been over a year since they've done any bomber release at all. I don't know if they gave up on that program to focus on canning seasonals, or what. Personally it doesn't bother me either way.
     
    #18 whatsleftofyou, Jul 14, 2015
  19. Blowofftube

    Blowofftube Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2012 Michigan

    Visiting the area and very happy to come across some 51k and presque, cracking them soon.
     
    #19 Blowofftube, Jul 15, 2015
  20. JDD419

    JDD419 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Ohio

    Any suggestions in the Grayling area to stop?

    Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.
     
    #20 JDD419, Jul 15, 2015
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