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Craft beer in Michigan
Bell's, Founders, and Great Lakes brewing history.
Michigan's craft scene runs through Bell's (Two Hearted Ale) and Founders, both legendary names in American craft beer. Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland (technically Ohio but routinely paired with Michigan) and the Ann Arbor scene round out one of the most respected craft regions in the Midwest.
Places
3
With Scanner
2
Sub-regions
2
State
MI
Cities to plan around
- Kalamazoo (Bell's)
- Grand Rapids (Founders)
- Detroit
Notable picks in Michigan
Bell's General Store
KalamazooBell's may have sold to macro but the Kalamazoo Eccentric Cafe and General Store remain destination stops for the wider Michigan craft scene with strong rotating drafts.
All places we cover in Michigan
By Freshie region
Places in Michigan span 2 Freshie sub-regions:
Date code formats from Michigan breweries
MM/DD/YY
2 breweries
Common styles in Michigan
Neighboring states
FAQs about craft beer in Michigan
How many craft breweries does Michigan have?
Freshie tracks 3 curated craft beer destinations in Michigan (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 2 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Michigan known for?
Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland (technically Ohio but routinely paired with Michigan) and the Ann Arbor scene round out one of the most respected craft regions in the Midwest.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.