Brewery tour in south MI?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by ET678, Mar 21, 2013.

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  1. ET678

    ET678 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Florida

    I plan on doing a tour over the summer but it will probably only be a long weekend (4 days-ish). I absloutely want to get to Kuhnhenn and Bell's. What else is semi-local that I shouldnt miss?
     
  2. dblab33

    dblab33 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Michigan

    The forum search feature is pretty local and definitely should not be missed - over in the top right corner to be precise. This subject comes up once every week or two... check out the past threads.
     
  3. dmnielsen

    dmnielsen Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2011 Michigan

    (not in geographic or preference order) Dark Horse, Jolly Pumpkin, Founder's, Brewery Vivant, Dragonmead...so many choices. If I were making the trip I would start in Metro Detroit and stay for a night (with a designated driver, no public transportation), then head to Dark Horse, Bell's, Founder's, and Brewery Vivant and stay in Grand Rapids for a night (even though Grand Rapids isn't exactly South Michigan).

    Good luck in your planning. Feel free to msg me if you need any more recommendations.
     
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  4. ET678

    ET678 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Florida

    Thanks man, Im pretty new here :slight_smile:
     
  5. ET678

    ET678 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Florida

    Thanks! I have family in Taylor so I'll have someone DD me :slight_smile: I saw that there are 8only 101 breweries in the state plus Canada and Chicago, so figured I'd ask in here
     
  6. dmnielsen

    dmnielsen Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2011 Michigan

    You might want to stop at some shops as well, as a tour of South MI may not include Short's. Champane's near Kuhnhenn and Siciliano's near Founder's should help with breweries you might miss on your trip.
     
  7. Andygirl

    Andygirl Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Michigan

    If you have family in Taylor you may want to hit the Oak Cafe in Wyandotte if you have a spare night. Kuhnhenn isn't that far though, and Dragonmead is right by it. Kuhnhenn has no food, so don't expect to eat there unless you bring food, which is OK.
     
  8. ET678

    ET678 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Florida

    Awesome
     
  9. ET678

    ET678 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2013 Florida

    Cool, thanks! I actually have a cousin in Wyandotte too (when hes not out for work).
     
  10. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    If you can, swing by Witches Hat in South Lyon. Small place making some good beer.

    There are now probably 124 or so breweries in MI.
     
  11. sarcastro

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

    That is not true. They have some food, but not meals per se. I very much enjoy the cream cheese soft pretzel.
     
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  12. kodt

    kodt Pooh-Bah (2,286) Mar 6, 2013 Illinois
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    You should hit up Dark Horse and Arcadia.
     
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  13. Andygirl

    Andygirl Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Michigan

    OK, true. Sometimes they have some stuff. I have never asked to dip into the crock pot of chilli or whatever it is, and I have only been asked if I want food when they bring someone else in. I would not plan on a nice dinner out there. If you are starving you could possibly be fed something.
     
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  14. Reneejane

    Reneejane Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2004 Illinois

    IF you have to let one slide, let Bells slide for Dark horse, arcadia, new holland, dragonmead. Bells is more mainstream.
     
  15. MattintheCrown

    MattintheCrown Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Indiana

    Bells is cool, though. Arcadia beer is more rare, but having been to both, if I'd had to miss one, I'd have missed Arcadia. Definitely don't miss Dark Horse.
     
  16. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    If you go east to west, Definitely Hit Kuhnhenn, Dragonmeade,Jolly Pumpkin, Witches Hat, Darkhorse,Bells...IF you do Grand Rapids hit Founders, Vivant, Perrin.
     
  17. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    This will help with your planning. http://www.michiganbeerguide.com/

    It has a directory and a plotted map online. Take time to browse the online version of the current issue. When you come to Michigan (if you are driving) the current issue is generally available at the roadside Welcome Centers near the state border on the Interstate highways. Many breweries have them available too. Best of all they're free.
     
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  18. Reneejane

    Reneejane Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2004 Illinois

    The guide is awesome, and handily at the welcome stop. Hi, welcome to Michigan, we have great beer.
     
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  19. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    As of late the Cafe only offerings at Bell's justify the stop regardless if they are mainstream or not.
     
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  20. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    The Livery, Greenbush and Paw Paw are all off of 94, south of Kalamazoo and worthy of stops.
     
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