July is Michigan Beer Month, and it’s the perfect time to get out there and explore some of the over 300 breweries and brew pubs that our beautiful state has to offer. The I-96 corridor from Grand Rapids to Detroit has a plethora of great places to stop for a beer or some mouthwatering food.
According to the Michigan Brewers Guild, Michigan ranks fifth in the nation in breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, which means we make quite a lot of beer. With all these choices, it can be hard to keep up. We put together a list of just a few of the breweries that you’ll find along this route, and what each one offers that makes it unique. While we don’t recommend hitting every spot in a single trip, this compilation should inspire you to maybe try something new the next time you are traveling across mid-Michigan.
It should go without saying, but here’s a gentle reminder to always drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
At the Grand Rapids taproom you can enjoy all of Founders flagship beers, as well as special brews that you can only find here.
235 Grandville Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 776-1195
Home to what might be called the coolest patio in Grand Rapids, the Founders tap room features an inside area with soaring ceilings, views of the experimental tap room, a stage that hosts national acts, a serpentine bar, and a kitchen that offers up some pretty fantastic house-made sandwiches. Outside, cozy up next to a warming fire with friends, grab a seat at a picnic table, or go one-on-one at a high top. Anywhere you sit, you’ll be able to enjoy a fresh-from-the-tap Founders beer, from flagships, to one-offs that you’ll only ever be able to find on site. All the beers are arranged by tiers, and your server is ready to guide you through the list. Be sure to stop by the company store, they have everything and anything Founders you might want as a souvenir. Founders is one of the best gathering spots in all of Beer City.
Arvon Brewing in Grand Rapids is a new brewery to check out.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
1006 S. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
(616) 340-9372
Brewer Jake Stanko co-owns the brewery with his wife, Abby, along with Brett and Lauren (Stanko) Bristol. They just recently opened their new tasting room in downtown Grand Rapids and focus on making full-flavored IPA’s, with styles ranging from New England, double and single-hop varietals. They also offer other styles, like stouts and a saison. In addition to their beers, when the tap room is open, Arvon partners with a local food truck to also offer food to-go.
Two Guys Brewing makes everything from scratch in their kitchen.
2356 Porter St. SW
Wyoming, Michigan 49519
(616) 552-9690
A newer entry into the Beer City scene, Two Guys opened in 2018, occupying a former 7-Eleven that owners Thomas and Amy Payne completely remodeled into a bright, welcoming spot. They decided to locate the brewery in their hometown of Wyoming Park, and have worked hard to create a true community gathering spot. Lots of beers to choose from, and home to the first hard seltzer brewed in GR. The scratch kitchen puts out some delicious, creative dishes, including some sizzling chicharrones that come sprinkled with ‘pig dust’, and are the perfect pairing with a cold beer. A recently opened outdoor patio awaits your visit.
Railtown Brewing's owners Gim Lee, left, and Justin Buiter, right, got a visit from the Michigan's Best team of John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. This was taken at their original location, the brewery has since expanded to a new facility across the street.
Railtown Brewing, Dutton
3595 68th St SE
Dutton, Michigan 49316
(616) 881-2364
Owners Gim Lee and Justin Buiter opened Railtown Brewing in late 2014, south of Grand Rapids in Gaines Township, and built a brand new pub with a kitchen in 2018. Stop by for the light and refreshing Bike Ride Blonde, or go big and bold with the tasty Citra Warrior, a double IPA brewed with honey. Food wise, you can choose from burgers, salads, loaded tots and fries, mac and cheese bowls, and some creative taco mash ups, like a Gogi beef taco loaded with marinated ribeye steak, sesame seeds and kimchi.
Brickhaven Brewing in Grand Ledge offers fresh brews and sandwiches to enjoy.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
200 E Jefferson St
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
(517) 925-1319
Offering hand crafted beer, wine, hard cider and soda, BrickHaven is located inside a former church. Head up to the large, red oak bar to order a drink, or something to eat. Start off with a charcuterie board to snack on, or maybe the hummus trio to share. Grilled paninis are the speciality here, try the Cubano or the flavorful Chicken Brie with fig jam and arugula. Small friends might like the PB&J, a classic offering that never gets old.
The patio at Sanctuary Spirits in Grand Ledge.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
902 E Saginaw Hwy
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
(517) 925-1930
Another former church in Grand Ledge where you can enjoy a cold one, Sanctuary Spirits offers cocktails, wine, cider, and at least 10 beers on tap. There are couches and squishy chairs to lounge in, and outside is Pancho’s Taqueria truck where you can grab tacos, sopes, nachos, tortas and more. Enjoy the spacious outside patio if the weather’s nice, it’s got plenty of space to spread out in.
Horrock's Market is a must stop for craft beer lovers.
7420 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, Michigan 48917
(517) 323-3782
It’s not a brewery, but it has one of the finest rotating tap lists in the state, and is a must stop if you’re driving by. Horrock’s Market is a full service grocery store, complete with both beer and wine tasting bars, where you can grab a glass from close to 50 draft choices, and dozens of bottles of wine.Enjoy your selection at the very social bar, or outside on the patio. Like what you tried? You can get a growler to go, or make a selection from the thousands of bottles and cans they offer.
EagleMonk's owner Dan Buonodono serves up a pizza at the pub.
4906 W Mt Hope Hwy
Lansing, Michigan 48917
(517) 708-7350
Stop by the low-key EagleMonk Pub for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, delicious pizzas, and hand crafted beers. Try the Red Eye Rye, a flavorful brew with Centennial hops, a nice malt bill, and a distinct flavor from the addition of rye. It’s the brewer’s signature beer. Other styles from the rotating tap list include a refreshing, but not bland, Czech Pilsner, and a unique hybrid style the Bruder Kolsch, which is brewed with a lager yeast, but fermented at ale temperature. Wine, cider and sodas are also on tap here.
Ellison Brewery in East Lansing has tap handles carved to look like the state capital.
4903 Dawn Ave
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
(517) 203-5498
Ellison opened its doors in 2015. Located in an industrial area of East Lansing, don’t be alarmed if on your first time you think you’re in the wrong spot. Just keep going to the end of the road and turn right. Look for the grain silos to know that you are in the right place. They’re constantly updating and expanding brewing operations here, and you’ll see the crowded tanks at work right behind the bar. Crescent Fresh is a friendly little beer, one that is full of lovely hop flavors, without a cloying bitterness at the end. Dawn Street Pale Ale is refreshing and bright, while the Tiramisu Stout is a black beauty, rich and deep. Ellison also has a distillery license so you can grab a cocktail if that’s your jam, and there’s usually a food truck on site to fix your munchies.
Old Nation Brewing is best known for their super popular New England IPA M-43.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
1500 W Grand River Ave
Williamston, Michigan 48895
(517) 655-1301
In the summer of 2017, Old Nation’s M-43 New England style IPA took Michigan by storm, and sold out on shelves across the state. In a crowded beer market here in Michigan, M-43 certainly set Old Nation apart. The brewery uses lots of high quality ingredients, from oats to hops, in order to achieve that super juicy flavor that M-43 has, and the distinct opaque haze that this style is known for. Making a trip to the brewery to try it extremely fresh right off the taps is a right of passage for true craft beer fans.
Aberrant Ales in Howell has a beautiful tap room, fresh beers and tasty food.
219 W. Grand Rvier
Howell, Michigan 48843
(517) 518-8699
Open for a few years in the charming town of Howell, Aberrant Ales is another brewery that got its start around the home brew kettle, and morphed into both a passion and a business. The bright and open tasting room, featuring a rotating list of regulars and speciality beers. Try “Hazy D and the Boyz” a NE IPA featuring tangerine and fruit punch notes, or the light and easy “Cream Ale”, a gateway beer that everyone will like. Food wise, choose from some tap room favorites like sliders, burgers, boneless wings, and one delicious sandwich, the “Challenger”, which features stacked turkey on naan bread, along with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pesto aioli.
1140 S Michigan Ave
Howell, Michigan 48843
(517) 540-0300
Known for their hand crafted barbecue, Block Brewing also offers a large variety of beers to choose from. They typically have upwards of 20 different beers on tap, from lighter offerings like their Braided Blonde or their raspberry infused Razzle Dazzle, to darker ales like Blackout Stout and Wired Coffee Porter. In addition to barbecue staples like pulled pork and brisket, the menu features Block’s hand-cut french fries, which come topped with parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. A super easy on/off from I-96, Block is popular with locals and travelers alike.
Eternity Brewing has some of the best named beers in the state.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
4060 E Grand River Ave
Howell, Michigan 48843
(517) 295-4904
Stop by Eternity for the creative beer names alone, stay for the welcoming atmosphere at this sleek, family friendly spot. There’s a small snack menu, or you can bring in your own, sometimes there are food trucks on site as well. Beers rotate frequently, a few to try: What the Pils?,Brick Had a Trident, Ex’s and Oats, Pretty Fly For a Wheat Chai, Teenage Ryeot.
500 W Main St
Brighton, Michigan 48116
(810) 844-0225
You’ll find some unique offerings at Brewery Becker, where they take inspiration from historical ales and lagers. Blue Spruce Stout gets hit with the traditional colonial America bittering agent of spruce tips, Dopple Stick Alt is a dark and heavy version of the Alt beers of Dusseldorf. The brewery often does collaboration brews with both breweries and homebrewers. There are snacks like popcorn and charcuterie boards available, or you can bring in food from local restaurants.
Draught Horse Brewery offers quality brews paired with American comfort food.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
57721 Grand River Ave
New Hudson, Michigan 48165
(248) 617-3000
Offering a ‘sophisticated barn feel’, along with American comfort food and quality beers, Draught Horse is a popular local hangout. Order up a Foundation IPA, a super smooth brew, or a Prickly Pear Shandy for something a bit fruity. You can create your very own mac and cheese, choose from a variety of different cheeses, veggies and proteins. Or grab a flatbread pizza, sandwich or salad, everything is made fresh in house.
42000 Grand River Ave
Novi, Michigan 48375
(248) 308-2093
You’ll find some pretty awesome food at Ascension. Burgers come topped with fun things like bacon jam or mango jalapeno sauce, pulled pork spends 14 hours luxuriating in Ascension’s beer before getting nestled on a bun and topped with Siracha BBQ sauce, or loaded onto their famous nachos. Pair your meal with the big and juicy Isometrical Double New England IPA, or maybe the easy drinking Fifth Stop Pale Ale. Guests consistently rave about the great atmosphere and awesome staff.
Liberty Street Brewing Company
149 W Liberty St
Plymouth, Michigan 48170-8001
(734) 207-9600
Known for having the “best IPA lineup in Plymouth”, Liberty Street caters to hopheads, offering the full range of the style, from classic, to a DIPA, and a NEIPA. Not into beer? No worries, they make their own hard cider, hard seltzer and wine as well. You can bring in food from area restaurants, and enjoy it with a drink, and a smile from the friendly staff. Liberty Street has been serving the Plymouth community since 2008.
SuperNatural Brewing and Spirits
36685 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, Michigan 48150
(734) 469-2251
SuperNatural was started by three friends who all had a science background, and who now combine both science and art into the brewing process. The beers here have some super interesting ingredients. Passage to India is a coconut curry IPA, Fluffy Realm is a stout brewed with graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow, while I Am A Jelly Doughnut is a weisse brewed with both raspberries and lactose. Hearty classic pub food like fish and chips, a juicy Slamburger, and warm pretzels with beer cheese await you here.
Founders Brewing taproom in Detroit is ready to welcome you to the Midtown neighborhood.
456 Charlotte St
Detroit, Michigan 48201
(313) 335-3440
Founders first foray outside of Grand Rapids took them to the up and coming Midtown neighborhood, where they opened the pub in 2017. All the flagship beers that you’ve come to love are on tap here, like KBS, Solid Gold, All Day, and Red’s Rye. They also have a four barrel brew system on site, so you can try special one-offs that you’ll only see at the Detroit tap room. The pub offers deli style sandwiches to enjoy, salads, appetizers, as well as their excellent chili featuring Dirty Bastard ale in it. The taproom is a bright, airy space, with skylights and warm wood and brick accents, and is a great stop before or after a game or a show in Detroit.
Gonzo and Amy visited Short's production facility in Elk Rapids in 2019. With them are Joe Short, owner, and Tony Hansen, chief innovation officer.
More Beer of the Week coverage:
Defloured-Embrace the haze craze with this one from Witch’s Hat (June 5)
Honey Lav-a spring time favorite from Blackrocks (May 29)
Professional Pilsner-Drink like a pro with this beer from Drafting Table (May 22)
Mango Gold-A tart refresher from Mitten Brewing Company (May 15)
Refreshin’ Session Pack-A new low cal, low ABV variety pack from Short’s Brewing Company (May 8)
Tree Love-A new low cal offering from Cheboygan Brewing (May 1)
Crescent Fresh IPA-A fresh and fun IPA straight out of East Lansing’s Ellison Brewery (April 24)
Monkey Mouth IPA - A tasty, balanced beer from Grand River Brewery in Jackson. (April 17)
Jai Alai - Another great springtime beer from our friends at Cigar City in Florida. (April 10) It’s our nod to Spring Break, which we didn’t get to enjoy this year.
Rainmaker - A pale ale from Stormcloud, our pick for Michigan’s Best New Brewery in 2016. (April 3)
Oberon - A summer classic from Bell’s. (March 27).
Gonzo and Amy at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, overlooking the actual Blackrocks during their shoot for Michigan's Best Day.
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