Michigan Beer Reviews
Lots of top-notch craft beer is brewed in the mitten state.
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Founders Brewing Company, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
The last time I had this unfiltered dry-hopped creation was about two years ago. After one sip I wondered why I had waited so long to try it again. Centennial IPA is a great brew for those looking to expand their horizons in to the world of hoppy beers. It is not a...
by Tom Smillie | Goblet, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Snifter, Tripel, United States |
After a productive evening being a worker bee around the house I decided it was time to unwind and enjoy the cool breeze, my hammock, and a beer. Searching the newly arrive shelf I located a new release by New Holland that fell in their high gravity series. The label...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, American Strong Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
A thunderstorm rolled in just as I prepared to open my bottle of Nemesis purchased two hours earlier. So, before setting up for the picture I ran upstairs and got my head light in case the power went out or I needed to run outside to reposition a downspout. After...
by Britton Smith | Michigan, Michigan Brewing Company, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States, Witbier |
This summer I had high hopes of writing many beer reviews. With this summer coming to a close, I have not even come close to achieving this goal. Today, I am being disciplined to review a beer that I’ve been waiting for a few weeks to get around to reviewing. It’s a...
by Noel | American Amber / Red Ale, Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
At first, I didn’t think much of this beer. Simple bottle design notwithstanding, it just didn’t blow me away when I popped the cap and poured it out. A nice amber color (go figure) and decent head. Hints of bread and caramel wafting in your nose…almost akin to a...
by Team | Founders Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Michigan, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
John S: This imperial IPA by Founders of Grand Rapids pours a golden orange with not much head at all and oh, does it smell delicious! It’s like the blue-scented marker in kindergarten that you just can’t stop smelling and before you know it your nose is all blue. The...