Michigan Breweries, Bars, Eateries (2025)

I was really disappointed, this year's holiday sampler was a shell of what it used to be too.

 

Yeah, they really sold out. Remember MOMF: Michigan Only, Michigan Forever? That didn't last too long.

 

FWIW I found some Superfluid and it's really good.

 

You should. It is canned now with dates. Had some this weekend and I enjoyed it.

 

Wild to see Dark Horse morph into whatever this is. They were one of the big three, and it all fell apart.

From a friend who knows a bit about the liquor giz.

 

Brew Detroit had a 100 bbl system. Yes, hope the find space for that and the fermenters.

 

They did a lot of contract Brewing. No idea if of production levels.

 

I need to visit the regional threads more often, no idea on half this stuff.
I too prefer the Kentwood Horrocks, they usually have the best good selection.
Rishi’s is solid but more expensive, MegaBev is alright if you can time it right.
Total Wine is good for the 4 or 6 packs that you would buy anyway if they have them as they tend to price better than most.
Crushed Grape (Knapps Corner) is a wildcard, just never know what to expect there.
Cheers!

 

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbo...closes-ann-arbor-tap-room-after-15-years.html

 

The craft beer bubble continues to burst

 

That was one of my favorite spots when I lived in AA back in 2011/12. One of my all time favorite live music events was Lindsey Lou and the Flatbellys in there.

Sad to see them go

 

Loaded Dice in Troy closed abruptly.

Also, does anyone know anything about the VooDoo Brewery that’s opening in Royal Oak? Just drove by and the name is up on the building. Where the old Blaze Pizza used to be I think? Or Leo’s. I can’t recall.

 

The new store is a bit larger, with a brighter look and a more open feel to it. The shelf stock seems unchanged.

 

Visiting some friends in Ann Arbor over the summer with the family, but will be spending a few days in Detroit to catch a Tigers game with the family and check out the city. Any great breweries that are kid friendly in the city? We'll have our 4 yr old and 2 yr old with us, but not sure if Detroit is family friendly on the beer scene (were in SD right now, and I've worked in the industry for 20 years, so the kids have come up around it).

Any good restaurants with a good tap list and cocktails around the stadium as well? Thanks!

 

Two places I like that have good beer and food and are family friendly downtown are:
Jolly Pumpkin- great sours and excellent food, particularly their pizzas
Elephant and Co.- self serve of Eastern Market beer and also has great pizza. Try the Crab Rangoon pizza, sounds weird but delicious.