The Michigan Beer Community dusted off their beer gear for the Michigan Brewers Guild 23rd Annual Summer Beer Festival on July 22-23, 2022. Light but packed with flavor. Have you stopped in yet? Then lean back and stare at the stars. This low-key brewery and taproom in Kalamazoo doesn't have the name recognition like the taproom down the street (Bell's, duh), but they make just as good of a beer. Their Marta Rita features smoked sea salt, candied pineapple and agave nectar, and on it's own, is practically the perfect summer beer. BELL'S OBERON ALE // BELL'S BREWERY // MICHIGAN. According to Amanda the Night Glow from Eternity Brewing Company is a winner. More than 60 Michigan craft breweries will showcase 450-plus craft beers at the two-day festival, which runs from 5-9pm on Friday, July 27, and 1-6pm on Saturday, July 28. . Heading up north this weekend? To grab this brand new beer, head to Griffin Claw, or look for it at your favorite bottle shop. 1401 Abbott St. Detroit, MI 48216. Today. Refreshing. serving and only 4g of carbs.". Same great summer beer, whole new look. Try the beers yourself at: Brew Detroit. This event marks the official release of Cerveza Delray, a Mexican style lager by Brew Detroit available in 16 oz cans at a variety of venues and stores all throughout the Detroit metro area! Additional servings and food will be available for purchase. Possibly. Chris Lasher, marketing director for Griffin Claw told us "We started a whole Settle Kettle Sour Series and theyve been so tasty." Joel D. said on Facebook "it's just perfect, smooth, hazy creamy and fruity refreshing goodness. The book of poetry is one of owner Larry Bell's favorites. Sweet summer, it's finally arrived at last, and there is no better time to try out some great new seasonal offerings from some of Michigan's finest breweries. (248) 712-4050. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 821 W Miller St Saugatuck Brewing hit the nail on the head when they brewed up the popular Oval Beach Blonde. Photo used with permission of Amanda Whitesell. Marquette, Michigan 49855 Lucky us, this one is on tap at the brewery, and in cans in distribution across the state. Lucky for us, our state makes some of the best and many of them come from right here in metro Detroit. M-43's sister beer from Old Nation's "New Orthodox IPA series" is the Boss Tweed, which is a double IPA, with double the hops, double the malt and double the taste. The beer is currently available in four packs of cans, in distribution and at the brewery. An IPA without the bitterness some don't care for in IPAs.". Available in cans or growlers direct from Grand River in Jackson. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 The two-day outdoor event which annually hosts many of Michigan's most popular breweries slinging samples of hundreds of unique, locally made craft beers was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the . We prefer it straight up, sans orange slice, but you do you. Very pleasing, indeed. While the fruit is definitely present, the beer has a nice, light, crisp finish. Michigan's best summertime brew is the Founders All-Day IPA, the report said. Big notes of citrus, of course, but also a nice hit of floral hops, with a smooth, crisp finish. This beautiful beer is deep reddish-blue in color with a fluffy purple head and explodes with a huge aroma of fresh blueberries and lemons. You can't drive on or off the island unless you're going on a tour or visiting a resort . Summer is almost here, which means lazy afternoons spent drinking Michigan beers in the sun! Display results as threads The Leaves of Grass series features seven brand new Bells beers released about every two months inspired by Walt Whitmans literary classic. Juicy Brut is 100 calories per 12 oz. We had it last night and it was perfect with chicken tacos, and would be even better floating down a river. South Lyon, Michigan 48178 For her, the perfect summer beer will tend to be lighter both in color and on the tongue. Pure Michigan Summer IPA. Brewed as a traditional American style lager, it's crisp and clean. Kettle sour brewed with 45 pounds per barrel (barrel= 31 gallons) of raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry, Kettle sour brewed with 45 pounds per barrel of Guava, Mango, and Papaya, Kettle Sour brewed with Raspberry, Lemon, and Thyme. This is especially true during the summer months. This is an approachable IPA, that should appeal to the masses. 10 Michigan Beers for the Summer Days Ahead, How to Make Townhouse Detroits Home for the Night, Usher in The New Season with These 8 Michigan Fall Beers, The Pistons Premium Experience has Reached New Heights. The hint of salt rounds out the beer for me. Smith, This is a perfect accompaniment to hot days. Smith is also a fan of fruit beers for summer. Crisp. The annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival was officially canceled a couple weeks ago, bumming out thousands of craft beer fans across the state. Lake Haze is brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops to create a nice and juicy New England IPA. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. So far, Song of Myself and The Prairie Grass Dividing have hit the market. Check out the label creation at the link in our profile. This list is making us thirsty, so were currently cracking open a couple M-43s here at the office. I love it!" #barrelaged #bottleconditioned #canconditioned #sourbeer #milkthefunk #craftbeer, A post shared by Speciation Artisan Ales (@speciationales) on Jun 2, 2018 at 7:11am PDT, A Berliner Weisse brewed with lemons and limes, this a tart and refreshing drink that arrives in tall boy cans. It can sometimes be almost overwhelming to walk into your favorite bottle shop and peruse. This beer drinks a bit smoother, and a little bit more mellow due to all that malt balancing out the bitter. Check out some of Smith and Prices Michigan beer picks here, and stock up for your own sweaty days! Only available from April to July, The Tonic is brewed with ginger root and cucumber to give a refreshing and crisp cider. Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:00 am. If you stop by, get a growler to go at Rishi's filling station. This wheat beer is infused with the slightest hint of peach to give it some fruity flavor. New Holland has their version of this beer, their aptly named, and right to the point, Cerveza Con Limon. Heres what to add to your cooler. 424 N 3rd St 23rd Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival. Crisp, clean, everything a lager should be! What are you waiting for? First brewed by U.P. (248) 486-2595. Make no mistake, the name and logo of this beer is not made to deceive the drinkers. But actually, they chose this name for this lager because "We wanted to talk about the history of this style. According to Brett Bristol, this beer is one of their staples, but I'm including it because it's new to me. "Tropical fruit, lime, mango and grapefruit flavors are balanced with moderate bitterness and complemented by a pillowy mouthfeel.". Available in cans and on tap, it's a great option straight out of Holland. Michigan is known for creating some of the best beers around. (616) 340-9372, Austin Brothers- Pineapple Mango Smoothie IPA. Welcome to The Convent, a wellness oasis and Airbnb in a former Detroit nunnery, Detroit brunch spot See You Tomorrow is finally opening. Available at their fun pub in Alpena, or in cans in distribution. I love IPA's, and this is a mouthwatering brew. Home to many craft breweries, the mitten state has increasingly become a vacation destination for beer snobs everywhere. M-43 - Old Nation Brewing ABV: 6.8% One of the few IPAs on the list. Austin Beerworks - Fire Eagle. Michigan Summer Beerfest 2018 in Review This past weekend marked Michigan's 21st annual Summer Beerfest hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild. The blood orange is unexpected, but hits all the right notes when you taste it. Thank you Axle Brewing for giving us this beer. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Get it by the growler or pint at the brewery in Howell. (616) 719-1604, Old Nation Brewing Company- Woodshed series. The beer is available in cans, bottles, and on tap around Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. Well, at least this one does, it might be my favorite new beer of the summer..so far. You are not alone, it is by far their biggest seller, and one of the most popular beers in Michigan, period. This one is no surprise, and clearly doesnt need an explanation. We've compiled a list of delicious, Michigan made craft beers that need to be on your list to sample this summer. Looks for these across the state, or plan a visit to the tap room during a visit to some of the beautiful West Michigan shoreline near Holland. 355 E Kalamazoo Ave The base beer was a spelt ale (spelt is an ancient form of wheat) that spent over a year aging in fresh red wine barrels. Williamston, Michigan 48895 It's crisp and refreshing, and comes in at a low 4.5% ABV, so you can have a few on a hot day. Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Bell's Brewery Inc. is one of Michigan's most well-known breweries. Insider tip I got for you: look for a limited edition release of Oberon on shelves soon. Old Nation Brewing's M-83 has the perfect level of hops to make it a great beer to drink in the summer. The Cerveza Con Limon would be a much tastier, and local choice to go with this summer. The description alone is making my mouth water. Infused with cactus pear juice, slightly tart grapefruit notes and pink coloration, without being too sweet. Unlike other . . Raspberry Lemonade Thyme, Insider tip that I got for you: "We are also releasing a brand NEW beer this Friday (July 19) which will be available in cans here and see a little distribution," Lasher said. If you normally drink a dark beer, this might be your choice for a summer pour. Rockford Brewing Company- Cactus Pear Weisse, I reached out to RBC about what newer summer beers they are pouring this year, and Brian Hoekstra, brand ambassador for the brewery, got back with "We are killing it with Cactus Pear Weisse this summer, and the artwork is really awesome. The light salinity and tartness might seem contradictory to heat but very much work together to create a delicious, refreshing experience. Mitten Brewing has locations in Grand Rapids, Northport and theirnewest spot in Saugatuck. June 24, 2021. If you're not a fan of the Bell's Oberon, then Whitsun by Arcadia might be your next best. One of our top picks for best new brewery in 2016, Batch consistently puts out some great brews. Photo courtesy of Batch Brewing, used with permission. But Old Nation brews up plenty of other beers, and this new series, brewed on their pilot system, is one to check out. Michigan Summer Beer Fest July 22 from 5-9 p.m. and July 23 from 1-6 p.m. Riverside Park in Ypsilanti More than 100 breweries will be at the fest. These draft beers are fruited kettle sours, and Griffin Claw has four to choose from, including a raspberry version of their Mr. Blue Sky Wheat Ale. [] "Our brewery has had a hard time keeping up with demand this year, even after we added tanks and Camper has been one of the reasons why," said Keith Henry, director of sales for the brewery, which is located in Holland. Dont worry. One of Michigan's most treasured summer time traditions is the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Grab a Cucumber Lime Gose and relax poolside today! Look for it soon market-wide!!! sister brewery. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Get it by the growler at the brewery, or at other establishments in the St. Clair Shores area. You'll get a little citrus and pine in the aroma, and some grapefruit in the taste. Some of us have been frequenting them for a long time, no. All are great additions to any summer party, so we just had to give them a shout out. Honestly, any of Blake's ciders are worth a try this summer they have a fantastic assortment of traditional ciders to fruity ones, but The Tonic is different from anything they have done before. METAFORM (peach) (6.25%) SOUR IPA - brewed with milk sugar, DDH mosaic & citra, blended with peaches, aged on vanilla beans, $18/4pk (2-4pk limit). Get info on the release here. #mangounchained #craftbeer #baffinbrewingco, A post shared by Baffin Brewing Company (@baffinbrewingco) on Jan 13, 2018 at 10:45am PST. Tickets go up at noon. ), there are a select few on the 8THIRTYFOUR team who prefer to relax with a beer. So, because were fans of lists, heres a list of some of our favorite Michigan beers for you (and us) to enjoy this summer. Now if you try this beer, and love it, stock up when you see it. Both beers are available in four packs of cans. Farr described it as a "medium bodied IPA, with a bright, punchy, succulent hops aroma and flavor, with a rounded bitterness that makes it very pleasing." Another style that I feel is on a bit of a trend this summer season is the Brut, a fresh and lively take that typically features a mega dry profile, and lots of teeny tiny bubbles. the Summer Beer Festival takes place rain or shine in the lovely outdoor setting of Ypsilanti's Riverside Park in . Is this the perfect boat beer? It also comes in a can, so get it in that koozy around your neck during your next canoe trip. 3835 28th St SE Once it's gone, it's gone. Distributed in bottles across Michigan, and on tap in Marshall. Connections, Business Relationships and Friendships are the best benefits to being a member. This is a big and bold double dry hopped IPA, with a mighty punch of both flavor and aroma from Citra hops. If you stop by on the right day, you can try it as a slush. There will also be music and food. This beer comes in at a low 4.5%, and "It has become a perfect complement to a hot summer day in Michigan," the brewery said. Yasssss. July 2019: The Prairie-Grass Dividing - Gose-Style Ale Brewed with Plum, Salt & Coriander (4.5% ABV) This beer was just released this week. End of Year Line Up Short's Brewing is heading into the last quarter of the year with a stellar line up of new beers and old faves (and some killer ciders from their sister brand, Starcut Ciders) justRead . Summer encapsulated in one photo. 575 S Eton St IPAs are one of the best ways to enjoy the summer, and M-43 is no exception. The brews that are light and easy drinkers, fun fruity bombs, special seasonal offerings, and special one offs. The addition of both pineapple and mango is just the right amount, while a hint of vanilla keeps it interesting. First off, dive is a relative term; these places are pretty damn awesome. Guild executive director Scott Graham recalled 25 breweries and 100 beers under one tent. Right now, the beer is only available on tap, but it is distributed around Michigan. Looking for your next Michigan Beer Event to attend? A new brewery, that opened in December 2017, located in Grandville, it's owned by Jake Stanko, along with his wife Abby, and Brett and Lauren (Stanko) Bristol. Come out and celebrate our first release at our tasting room going on all day to get some Cerveza Delray right from the source. Be sure to check out Brewery Vivant's sister brewery that just opened, Broad Leaf Local Beer. Or, go visit the very fun Odd Sides taproom in beautiful Grand Haven after a trip to the beach. The beer community dusted off their beer gear and converged on Ypsilanti's Riverside Park on July 22-23, 2022. The Michigan Brewers Guild 25th Anniversary This year is also the 25th Anniversary of the Michigan Brewer Guild (MBG). 121 N Bridge St By Joshua M. Bernstein and Paul Kita. Photo courtesy of Griffin Claw Brewing, used with permission. Here is a list of some of the best Texas summer craft beers. The island is only accessible by ferry, and that's part of the reason it's so special. (616) 796-8888. Will they replenish your electrolytes? This years mix will be mango, guava, and passionfruit. Each of the beers is named after one of the poems, and is brewed with seasonal ingredients. "Our summer beers are lower alcohol, light-bodied and crisp. Rockford, Michigan 49341 It all balances perfectly into this stout you'll love once fall arrives. These days he can be found at Metropolitan Variety Store, a newly opened combination market/bar in Detroits West Village. Arbor's version uses flaky sea salt, cucumber and fresh lime peel to create a new flavorful version. Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival. Holland, Michigan 49423 Their Hooligan beer is a mouthful that leaves you wanting more. Because beer slushies are a thing, and Batch Brewing might just make the best. If youre early on in your career. Vivant is definitely a favorite here in Grand Rapids. For those who want to dabble in the craft beer world, this is the perfect beer to try out. This list of Michigan's best craft beers is updated regularly, so check back often for the newest local brewery creations. This Friday July 19, they'll be releasing to the public: It's just what you'd expect, super light and crisp, with a big lime profile. Bell's is a 100% family-owned brewery, which exemplifies their genuine appeal. Baseball themed, brewery the Mitten brews up this robust porter with fresh peanut butter from Detroit's Germack Nut Co. The beer is available at the tap room located in the Corktown neighborhood in Detroit. They are looking into possibly packaging this beer next spring, so wait to hear on that news. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 this summer. get a growler to go at Rishi's filling station. All rights reserved (About Us). MLive Michigan's Best reporter John Gonzalez says that this beer is "reliable and gets the job done." A post shared by Dark Horse Brewing Company (@darkhorsebrewco) on Apr 25, 2018 at 11:56am PDT. Kickstand thinks so. One of the trends I'm seeing this summer is Michigan made Mexican style lagers. You might find us relaxing at a brewery near you while we crush through some work. Each sip is guaranteed to deliver toasted malt and a whisper of hops that fades into a smooth, crisp finish. As a former official Beer City USA, it is our duty to report Michigans beer scene. The temperature is rising. On draft in the Taproom & available for purchase in bottles at the General Store or Dark Horse Commons. Escanaba, Michigan 49829 Short's Brewing Company is a leading Michigan brewery in Bellaire, Michigan, providing a unique selection of high-quality craft beers. A seasonal offering from Griffin Claw, this light lager has notes of sweet corn, crackers, and grain, with a nice punch of citrusy lime to brighten the whole glass. Our Second Beach Grisette hits all those marks as we exclusively used Strisselspalt and Tardif de Bourgogne French Noble hops giving it a pleasant lemony citrus aroma and flavor. Event Website. When it comes to a great summer beer, hes looking for a whisp to a heavy load of citrus as well as low to medium hop bitterness for sweaty days crushable, and crisp.. This event is by far the biggest of the four beer festivals hosted by the guild, and the talented and dedicated brewers in the state of Michigan always bring their "A" game for this event.