Michigan Beer Reviews

Lots of top-notch craft beer is brewed in the mitten state.

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Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Old Ale, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States, Wine Glass | 1 comment

Once again Founders puts forth a phenomenal brew!  Like many of their limited bottle releases, this beer was an experiment in their tap under the name Kaiser’s Curmudgeon.  This beer bares a great name and stellar label.  The Ol’ Mudge (as I like to call...

Founders All Day IPA

by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 1 comment

I knew this beer was hitting stores near me the second week in February 2012 and I still had a hard time finding it.  I was not able to get to the store the day is arrived and two days later I ended up visiting 4 different locations in search for Founder’s...

Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS)

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States | 0 comments

CBS!!!  One of the most sought after beers in 2011 after it was announced that it would be packaged into 750mL bottles.  Selling at $18 per bottle at the brewery on October 1st, I’m sure it was a mad house as that is a great price point for such a phenomenal,...

New Holland Rye Hatter IPA

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, New Holland Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Rye Beer / Roggenbier, United States | 0 comments

Dang!  This beer has some giddy up.  Both in the malt and hop categories.  Allow me to explain. Once you get past the great color this beer has, an orange-copper hue, you are in for a treat.  The plume of delicate foam that laces invites you to waft in the hoppy sweet...

Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Imperial Beers, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 15 comments

Fresh (2010):  $22.99 for a 4 pack, but I would argue that Devil Dancer is worth it.  You can enjoy one, age one, sell one, and share one.  I was on my screen porch when I cracked the bottle open and poured.  Even with a mild breeze outside all I could smell was a...

New Holland Farmhouse Hatter IPA

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Goblet, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

A new variation of their Mad Hatter IPA since last time I sampled a flight of them in 2010.  This one incorporates an interesting Belgian yeast strain to the mix which pairs rather well with the hop profile. Do not be fooled by the old “American Gothic”...