Berliner Weisse in Michigan?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by allisonastra, Jul 12, 2013.

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  1. allisonastra

    allisonastra Initiate (0) May 16, 2013 Michigan

    Does anyone have any suggestions for good Berliner Weisse style beers that can be found in Michigan? I'm extremely interested in trying more of them. I'm not opposed to making a decent effort to get my hands on some, but don't really want to start on a life-sucking scavenger hunt for something I'm unlikely to find in MI. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
     
    #1 allisonastra, Jul 12, 2013
  2. RyanMM

    RyanMM Crusader (403) Mar 12, 2009 Michigan

    Well, Griffin's Claw in Birmingham will have a Berlinerweisse on tap when they open next week. That's the only one I know of in the area.
     
    #2 RyanMM, Jul 12, 2013
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  3. moshea

    moshea Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2007 Michigan

    Bells The Oarsmen is a good one.
     
    #3 moshea, Jul 12, 2013
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  4. chrisbokmuller

    chrisbokmuller Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Michigan

    Not made in MI, but DFH Festina Peche is pretty good and easy to find.
     
    #4 chrisbokmuller, Jul 12, 2013
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  5. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    You should be able to find 1809 as well
     
    #5 tectactoe, Jul 12, 2013
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  6. buzze40

    buzze40 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2010 Illinois

    Take a quick road trip around the horn to illinois/WI and pick up bruery, Pipeworks, New Glarus. If yr goin to the fest in ipsy might be able to fix you up with some, but you'll have to get rid of that green hat. GO BLUE!.
     
    #6 buzze40, Jul 13, 2013
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  7. khoots28

    khoots28 Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2012 Michigan

    FYI - The Bruery will be available end of August in Michigan
     
    #7 khoots28, Jul 13, 2013
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  8. sarcastro

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

    Great beer.
     
    #8 sarcastro, Jul 13, 2013
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  9. sarcastro

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

    Hottenroth is awesome.
     
    #9 sarcastro, Jul 13, 2013
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  10. BoneyardBrewer

    BoneyardBrewer Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2005 Michigan

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  11. strohme2

    strohme2 Pooh-Bah (2,001) Nov 3, 2007 Michigan
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    Awesome. Where did you hear this?
     
    #11 strohme2, Jul 13, 2013
  12. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    was on their facebook page
     
    #12 tommyz, Jul 13, 2013
  13. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I like this beer a lot but I struggle with calling it a Berliner. Sure there are undeniable similarities but Oarsmen never really satisfies my desire for a Berlinerweisse.
     
    #13 kzoobrew, Jul 13, 2013
  14. Holiday1072

    Holiday1072 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2008 Michigan

    Yeah they started with a Berliner as the idea they went their own way with it. I like the beer but I do agree that is doesn't really satisfy that want. 1809 is good and readily available in most of Michigan. There aren't really that many options, I'm always looking for another imported (and cheaper) option, but none have arisen yet.
     
    #14 Holiday1072, Jul 13, 2013
  15. Jordy777

    Jordy777 Pundit (954) Apr 19, 2013 Illinois
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    I've been on a bit of a Berliner mission as of late and I am struggling to find anything as good as 1809. Deesko, Hottenroth, New Glarus Thumbprint are good but cost more and are not as good as the 1809 which is always readily available. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
     
    #15 Jordy777, Jul 13, 2013
  16. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

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  17. midlifec

    midlifec Maven (1,468) Aug 6, 2006 Michigan

    Although not technically a Berliner Weisse, Brewery Ferment in Traverse City brews a Wit that includes an (18 hour) sour mash. This beer has a subtle tartness to it that makes it very sessionable. Not as tart as Westbrook's Weise Weise Baby, the last Weisse we had but still enjoyable.
     
    #17 midlifec, Jul 14, 2013
  18. TheBandit1

    TheBandit1 Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2011 Michigan

    Do you have the 1809 in the store? I have looked around and haven't seen it. Would love to get some bottles for the rest of the summer.
     
    #18 TheBandit1, Jul 14, 2013
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