Michigan Craft Beers?

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  1. _--TAD--_

    _--TAD--_ Devotee (345) Oct 19, 2013 Texas

    Does anyone have any recommendations on craft beer from Michigan?
    PS : Looking for something other than founders.
     
    #1 _--TAD--_, May 22, 2014
  2. chip26

    chip26 Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2014 Illinois

    Bells, anything and everything
     
    #2 chip26, May 22, 2014
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  3. ZagZagg

    ZagZagg Zealot (669) May 13, 2008 New Jersey

    Fill your bathtub with Two Hearted

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    #3 ZagZagg, May 22, 2014
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  4. Matthew1788

    Matthew1788 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Ohio

    Bell's as said above, and also Dark Horse. Plead the 5th is a fantastic beer they also make some good IPA's. Short's makes some interesting beer, not a huge fan, but people seem to really enjoy them.
     
    #4 Matthew1788, May 22, 2014
  5. KurtisR

    KurtisR Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2013 Canada (ON)

    Some of my favourites that distribute:
    Short's
    Bell's
    Brewery Vivant
    Dark Horse
    Odd Side Ales
    Jolly Pumpkin
    B. Nektar Meadery (just getting into beer, they make excellent meads)
     
    #5 KurtisR, May 22, 2014
  6. MgoJohnStamos

    MgoJohnStamos Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2013 Michigan

    Oddside and Shorts are my two favorite breweries. They are only available in the state of Michigan too. Odd Side Citra Pale Ale is truly something special.

    Bells, Dark Horse, Jolly Pumpkin are among my favorite breweries as well, but you can get those outside of Mi
     
    #6 MgoJohnStamos, May 22, 2014
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  7. HeislerGold

    HeislerGold Zealot (577) Oct 19, 2013 Michigan

    As has been mentioned, definitely check out Odd Side and Short's... and fill your bathtub with Two Hearted.
     
    #7 HeislerGold, May 22, 2014
  8. norcalhophead

    norcalhophead Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Wisconsin

    Bell's & Dark Horse
     
    #8 norcalhophead, May 22, 2014
  9. mcrago

    mcrago Pundit (839) Oct 6, 2012 Indiana

    Why? I could live off of Founders beer.
     
    #9 mcrago, May 22, 2014
  10. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
    Pooh-Bah

    Same. They're somewhat similar in that they aren't afraid to experiment, and more often than not the beers pan out.

    Michigan beer's the best beer.

    /homer
     
    #10 SerialTicker, May 22, 2014
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  11. king75

    king75 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2010 Michigan

    My vote goes to Short's and Oddside. I would also recommend Kuhnhenn which will be bottling hopefully by the end of the year
     
    #11 king75, May 22, 2014
  12. the_King

    the_King Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Michigan

    Stroh's
     
    #12 the_King, May 22, 2014
  13. Billet

    Billet Pundit (794) Dec 17, 2013 Michigan

    Arbor Brewing
    Griffin Claw
    Arcadia
    New Holland
     
    #13 Billet, May 22, 2014
  14. TreyIsWilson

    TreyIsWilson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,051) May 8, 2013 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    If you looking for brands that are readily available try these:
    Bells Two-Hearted
    Dark Horse Crooked Tree & Plead the 5th (should still be around)
    Oddside CPA
    Jolly Pumpkin La Roja & Oro De Calabaza
    Griffin Claw Norms Raggedy Ass IPA
    Founders Centennial Ale, Porte, & Breakfast Stout
    Shorts Huma Lupa Licious
     
    #14 TreyIsWilson, May 22, 2014
  15. Lochnessmonster

    Lochnessmonster Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2013 Florida

    Good call. I've heard amazing things about PT5. I used to live in Michigan, but being 10 at the time, didn't quite get to experience this aspect of the state.
     
    #15 Lochnessmonster, May 22, 2014
  16. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    He can get Founders in TX now.
     
    #16 hopfenunmaltz, May 22, 2014
  17. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
    Trader

    Agree with shorts, dark horse, and oddside, would also say greenbush and right brain
     
    #17 Cotton_27, May 22, 2014
  18. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    No one has mentioned Brewery Vivant yet?! Great Belgian-inspired beers with some sours in their line-up of beers too.
     
    #18 PapaGoose03, May 22, 2014
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  19. beerhan

    beerhan Savant (1,237) Apr 28, 2010 Ohio

    I'm probably in the minority here but I think wolverine and dragon mead are just awesome. If you can find a bottle of massacre, a bourbon barrel aged dark lager, seek it out.
     
    #19 beerhan, May 22, 2014
  20. mattvandyk

    mattvandyk Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2013 Michigan

    Sadly, there's no craft beer worth drinking in Michigan. Best stuff here is imported; Labatt's Blue, Molson Canadian, etc. You're better off making a run down through Ohio, particularly if you're into high-ABVers.
     
    #20 mattvandyk, May 22, 2014
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