List of breweries in Michigan explained

Breweries in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan produce a wide range of beers in different styles that are marketed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. In 2012 Michigan's 120 brewing establishments (including breweries, brewpubs, importers, and company-owned packagers and wholesalers) employed 595 people directly, and more than 36,000 others in related jobs such as wholesaling and retailing.[1] Altogether, 140 people in Michigan had active brewer permits in 2012.[2] Michigan beer marketing and coordination is generally handled by the Michigan Brewers Guild.

, the total business and personal tax revenue generated by Michigan's breweries and related industries was more than $900 million (including people directly employed in brewing, as well as those who supply Michigan's breweries with everything from ingredients to machinery).[1] Consumer purchases of Michigan's brewery products generated more than $290 million in tax revenue,[1] and the state ranked 13th in the number of capita per craft brewery with 122 craft breweries, and 81,013 capita per craft brewery.[3]

Brewing companies vary widely in the volume and variety of beer produced, from small nanobreweries and microbreweries to massive multinational conglomerate macrobreweries. For context, at the end of 2013 there were 2,822 breweries in the United States, including 2,768 craft breweries subdivided into 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries and 119 regional craft breweries.[4] In that same year, according to the Beer Institute, the brewing industry employed around 43,000 Americans in brewing and distribution and had a combined economic impact of more than $246 billion.[5]

Breweries

Lower Peninsula

Upper Peninsula

Closed breweries

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Further reading

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--State Legislative & Congressional District Data, Michigan. The Beer Institute. May 22, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091325/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/economic-impact. February 3, 2014.
  2. Web site: Brewer's Almanac--Active Brewer Permits, 2004 - 2012. The Beer Institute. May 22, 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140516153451/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/beer-statistics. May 16, 2014.
  3. Web site: Capita per Brewery. Brewers Association. May 20, 2014.
  4. Web site: Brewers Association Announces 2013 Craft Brewer Growth. 13 March 2014 . May 14, 2014.
  5. Web site: Beer Serves America. The Beer Institute. May 14, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091325/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/economic-impact. February 3, 2014.
  6. News: Jessica . Haynes . January 19, 2019 . Michigan Company Buys Arbor Brewing Company and Plans to Expand . MLive . October 8, 2019.
  7. News: . February 14, 2015 . B. Nektar Meadery, Home of Zombie Killer Brew, Expanding in Ferndale . Detroit Free Press . February 28, 2016.
  8. Web site: The New Brewers on the Nautical Mile. Wojciechowski. Bryan. 2015-01-27. Hour Detroit Magazine. en-US. 2019-03-21.
  9. Web site: Ryan . Bentley . July 8, 2018 . Beer by Bier: New Brewery Opens Near Charlevoix . News-Review . Petoskey . September 27, 2018.
  10. Web site: First Look: New Microbrewery Brooks Brewing Opens In Shelby Township. 2015-09-23. Daily Detroit. en-US. 2019-04-01.
  11. News: Craft beer brewing grows in Livingston County. The Washington Times. en-US. 2019-01-30.
  12. News: Field. Susan. Clare Gets Grants for Historic Facades. February 28, 2016. Morning Sun News. November 29, 2015.
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  15. Web site: Houch . Brenna . Griffin Claw Readies For Unveiling of Big, New Rochester Hills Brewing Facility . Eater Detroit . 2 January 2018 . Vox Media . 23 February 2020.
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  19. Web site: Oakes . Emily . MiddleCoast Brewing Company . 2024-06-05 . MyNorth.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Midland Brewing Company celebrates grand opening. Russo. Nick. 2017-02-09. WEYI. 2019-04-05.
  21. News: Ann . Kammerer . July 9, 2014 . Beer Garden Brands Midtown Brewing as Euro-Destination . Capital Gains – Lansing . March 6, 2016.
  22. Web site: 2017-07-03 . Public turns out for Reed City Brewing Company's grand opening . 2019-03-21 . Herald Review Newspaper.
  23. News: Jeff . Smith . October 5, 2009 . The Creative World of Traverse City's Right Brain Brewery . . January 8, 2017.
  24. News: Klug . Fritz . September 23, 2013 . Right Brain Brewery Offers Culinary Inspired Beers . MLive.com . February 28, 2016.
  25. News: Cheryl . Dennison . June 1, 2015 . Right Brain Brewery . My City Magazine . January 8, 2017.
  26. News: Wayland . Michael . April 10, 2012 . Rochester Mills Production Brewery Founder Ready to Expand Beer Brands Statewide . MLive . March 7, 2016.
  27. Web site: Andrew . Minegar . September 28, 2020 . Saugatuck Brewing Company Acquisition of Gonzo's Biggdogg Brewing Approved . WWMT . November 1, 2020.
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  29. News: Buechel, Jennifer. February 2, 2015. Inside The Kitchen: Frankfort's Stormcloud Brewing Company. 5&10 News. June 6, 2016.
  30. Allen, Robert (January 20, 2016). "Flint Brewery: Drink Unleaded Beer, Help Kids", Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  31. Web site: The Filling Station Microbrewery in Traverse City . 2024-06-05 . www.northernexpress.com.
  32. News: Casey . Barber . August 2, 2019 . Say Cheers to the 15 Best Beer Cities around the World . CNN Travel . August 23, 2019.
  33. Web site: 2022-01-11 . The Workshop Brewing Company . 2024-06-05 . Pure Michigan Official Travel & Tourism Website for Michigan . en.
  34. News: Tony . Wittkowski . December 15, 2016 . 'Spontaneous Beer' a Specialty at Transient Artisan Ales . Harbor County News . January 8, 2017.
  35. News: Josh . Noel . April 26, 2018 . Transient Artisan Ales the Star in Southwest Michigan's Best Little Beer Town . Chicago Tribune . May 13, 2017.
  36. Web site: 2012-01-13. Tri-City Brewing Co. welcomes first customers to new Bay City tap room. 2021-08-11. mlive. en.
  37. Web site: Andrew Dodson adodson@mlive. com. 2016-12-15. Hundreds celebrate Tri-City Brewing Co. grand re-opening. 2021-08-11. mlive. en.
  38. News: Place . Ryan M. . November 12, 2014 . South Lyon's Witch's Hat Brewing Company Expands . Detroit Metro Times . March 6, 2016.
  39. News: Webster. Jessica. Ann Arbor's Wolverine State Brewing Co. Now Serving Food. March 7, 2016. MLive. December 26, 2013.
  40. News: Wolverine State Brewing Co Expands, Doubles Barrel Production. March 7, 2016. SouthEast Michigan Startup. February 12, 2016.
  41. News: Proudfit . Theresa . August 27, 2018 . 'We brew with a purpose': Alpha Michigan Brewing Company keeps the community in its beers . . Iron Mountain, Michigan .
  42. Web site: Team . TV6 News . 2024-02-28 . Crafting excellence: Exploring the evolution of Barrel + Beam and the artistry behind its signature brews . 2024-04-02 . www.uppermichiganssource.com . en.
  43. Book: Magnaghi, Russell . Upper Peninsula Beer: A History of Brewing Above the Bridge . American Palate/The History Press . Charleston, SC . 2015 . 978-1-62619-568-4 . 94.
  44. Web site: 2022-09-15 . Our Community Tour Copper Harbor: Brickside Brewery . 2024-04-02 . WJMN - UPMatters.com . en-US.
  45. Web site: Borden . Elissa . 2020-02-07 . ByGeorge Brewing Company opens for business . 2024-04-02 . www.uppermichiganssource.com . en.
  46. Web site: Cold Iron Brewing . 2024-04-02 . Cold Iron Brewing . en-US.
  47. Web site: Editor . eType . 2023-11-24 . East Channel expansion going strong . 2024-04-02 . The Munising Beacon . en-US.
  48. Web site: Bosh . Jess . 2016-10-10 . Jasper Ridge Brewery celebrates 20 years of service . 2024-04-02 . www.uppermichiganssource.com . en.
  49. News: Klug . Fritz . September 8, 2013 . Keweenaw Brewing Company Is a Community Gathering Place with $2.50 Pints . MLive.com . February 28, 2016.
  50. Web site: Trudgeon . Tia . 2023-05-16 . Kognisjon Bryggeri making its mark on the Third Street Marketplace . 2024-04-02 . www.uppermichiganssource.com . en.
  51. Web site: LaCombe . Andrew . 2023-08-31 . Cheers! Longtime owners sell Marquette restaurant, brewery to employees . 2024-04-02 . www.uppermichiganssource.com . en.
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  53. News: Marshall . Chuck . Craft beer adventures abound along the shores of Lake Superior . 2024-04-02 . Huron Daily Tribune . en.
  54. Web site: Worsham . Taylor . Soo Brewing Company consolidates with 1668 Winery . 2024-04-02 . Detroit Free Press . en-US.
  55. Web site: Thirsty Thursday: Tahquamenon Brewery & Pub – ABC 10/CW5 . 2024-04-02 . en-US.
  56. Web site: bdeverea@mlive.com . Brad Devereaux . 2019-09-18 . Arcadia Brewing stops making beer; will be replaced by new bar, restaurant . 2024-04-02 . mlive . en.
  57. Web site: Axle Brewing in Ferndale to close June 30; was a Top 10 Best New Restaurant in 2018. Robert. Allen. Detroit Free Press.
  58. News: Rietsma . Jef . June 7, 2014 . Constantine Brewing Company to Open Today . March 6, 2016 . Sturgis Journal.
  59. Web site: DeHop’s Brewing *CLOSED Grand Rapids Breweries . 2024-04-02 . en-US.
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  61. Web site: E & B Brewing Co. Inc. – MI 105e | Old Breweries Information | Breweriana Values. August 20, 2013.
  62. Web site: SJewell-Hammie@mlive.com . Skyla Jewell-Hammie . 2022-01-11 . Elk Brewing Company set to close its Comstock Park location Jan. 16 . 2024-04-02 . mlive . en.
  63. Web site: bmcvicar@mlive.com . Brian McVicar . 2022-04-18 . Elk Brewing closing Wealthy Street taproom . 2024-04-02 . mlive . en.
  64. Web site: Falling Down Beer Company Abruptly Closes All of Its Taprooms. Houck. Brenna. 2018-02-02. Eater Detroit. 2019-04-05.
  65. Web site: Metz . Austin . July 17, 2018 . Guardian Brewing Company Construction Underway . October 26, 2020 . Holland Sentinel.
  66. Web site: The Hideout brewery in Grand Rapids closes. March 18, 2019. mlive.
  67. Web site: 2022-09-02 . ‘We knew it was time’: Osgood Brewing closing in Grandville . 2024-04-02 . WOODTV.com . en-US.
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