Northern WI to Adrian, MI stops?

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  1. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    Hi, been on BA for a while but not a big forum guy but I figured this would be a good place to ask some advice. I've got to travel from northern Wisconsin to Adrian, MI several times this year and I'm looking for tips on some good places to stop brewery/brewpub/bottle shop entertainment. I've been to Founder's, Jolly Pumpkin Cafe, and Big Buck before. And hit the Marquette locations already too. Not opposed to a minor detour but with a long drive already I'm not looking for a cross state trek (unless its worth it!). I appreciate any advice.
     
    #1 JRdaSconnie, Feb 25, 2014
  2. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    What route are you taking? Up and over is going to be a different set of answers compared to down and around.
     
    #2 atone315, Feb 25, 2014
  3. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    Better question is what are the dates so I can plan on riding with you?
     
    #3 Beeryurt, Feb 25, 2014
  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    It's only about a 25 mile detour off of I-75 at the Gaylord exit (Big Buck) to get to Short's in Bellaire. That will be the best 25 mile detour of your life. :slight_smile:
     
    #4 PapaGoose03, Feb 25, 2014
  5. a_beckman25

    a_beckman25 Pundit (946) Jan 27, 2013 Michigan
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    Adrian actually has a small brewery, Cotton Brewing. Not sure how the growler fills work, I have only had their beer at festivals. However, they have a Maple Bacon Porter that I really enjoyed. Also Kuhnhenn in Warren is amazing, Hopcat in Lansing, and Jackson had Grand River Marketplace.
     
    #5 a_beckman25, Feb 25, 2014
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  6. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    I changed the thread title before posting. It did say Mackinac to Adrian. I'm avoiding The Arm Pit and taking the bridge.
     
    #6 JRdaSconnie, Feb 25, 2014
  7. cl3

    cl3 Savant (1,244) Aug 16, 2013 Wisconsin
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    If you don't feel like doing the extra driving to Marquette you can stop off at Sav-Mor in Escanaba instead. It will be right on your way (4 blocks off of US2 &41) and they do have a good selection. You might be able to find a few goodies on the shelf that would have sold out elsewhere. Escanaba residents are not big into craft beer, for the most part, so things you would expect to sell out anywhere else tend to stick around a little longer. Be sure to pick up some Blackrocks beer if you stop. The 51k IPA is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

    Also where are you from in Northern WI? I'm an Escanaba transplant, now living in Spooner, and wouldn't mind making friends with any local BA's in the area.
     
    #7 cl3, Feb 25, 2014
  8. madtowndmb1

    madtowndmb1 Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2007 Wisconsin

    Escanaba in da Moonlight!

    Manitowish Waters guy here but in Madison now.
     
    #8 madtowndmb1, Feb 25, 2014
  9. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    I will second the Sav-Mor in Escanaba. Any time I am even remotely close, I will stop. Never disappoint.
     
    #9 atone315, Feb 26, 2014
  10. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    I'm in Rhinelander.
     
    #10 JRdaSconnie, Mar 16, 2014
  11. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Is Rhinelander your starting point, or you're on your way and that's your first stop?
     
    #11 PapaGoose03, Mar 16, 2014
  12. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    Rhinelander is home. Leaving this Wednesday. Hoping to find a good bottle shop or two along the way but I might prioritize brewing ingredients above finished product.
     
    #12 JRdaSconnie, Mar 16, 2014
  13. alelover

    alelover Savant (1,129) Aug 19, 2012 Michigan

    check out danleys country house between adrian and tecumseh while you're in adrian.. nothing too crazy but its literally the only bar within 45 minutes to get decent beer on tap.
     
    #13 alelover, Mar 16, 2014
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  14. kyle86

    kyle86 Pundit (839) Apr 21, 2013 Michigan

    If you're coming all that way Toledo, OH is only 45 minutes south. There are a couple places with a good selection of beer not distributed or readily available in Michigan.
     
    #14 kyle86, Mar 18, 2014
  15. whatsleftofyou

    whatsleftofyou Zealot (666) Mar 12, 2006 Michigan

    I'll third Sav-Mor in Escanaba. It's only a few blocks from my house and I'm there at least weekly!
     
    #15 whatsleftofyou, Mar 18, 2014
  16. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    Getting ready to head out. Forecast today for eastern UP looks frickin amazing.
     
    #16 JRdaSconnie, Mar 19, 2014
  17. Wiscobrew

    Wiscobrew Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2011 Nevada

    Pretty sure it isn't open yet, but if you are making the trip in the summer months I suggest Eagle River Inn/The Fitz.

    We took a trip from Sugarcamp to there and it was about 3 hours. Well worth it.
     
    #17 Wiscobrew, Mar 19, 2014
  18. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    No, they aren't open yet....in fact, I think they just got the front door shoveled out.

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    #18 atone315, Mar 19, 2014
  19. JRdaSconnie

    JRdaSconnie Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2011 Wisconsin

    Been there a couple times. Stopped at Save More. Oddly nice selection from a small grocery. Got some Bell's Third Coast Old Ale and a Scotch ale from Blackrocks.
     
    #19 JRdaSconnie, Mar 20, 2014
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