Special thanks to Bryan Foreman for this post and giving us the low down on Detroit Craft Beers. Enjoy!
Michigan happens to be a great place to live if you like beer. Good Beer. Craft Beer. Beer made by people who love beer for people like me. I love Michigan beers. From the tanks and kegs of Short’s to Bell’s to North Peak, Michigan produces some of the country’s finest craft beers.
Detroit itself has contributed greatly to the Craft Beer movement, having a number of excellent breweries within its city limits. Check out the Detroit Beer Company across from the Opera House, or the Motor City Brewing Works which has been around since 1995, or The Atwater Brewery in the Rivertown district. The city offers plenty of local flare and flavor for the brew lovers
Craft beer is generally beer produced by smaller breweries, also known as micro breweries or brewpubs. These are beers brewed to emphasize character and flavor. Some of the big breweries have gotten in on the trend and produced their own line of craft beers. But regardless of where it comes from, I think of a craft beer as a magical combination of color, smell, taste, and feeling in a bottle or pint glass.
On a recent trip to the Detroit Beer Company, I had a pint of the seasonally-brewed Pumpkin Ale. It had a bold copper color, a sturdy, but not overpowering, pumpkin and spice flavor. It was an easy-drinking, pleasant pint of beer. I also enjoyed the Local 1529 IPA while I was there. Rusty in color with a slight head, it had a wonderful bouquet of fruit and spice. It had a sharp punch of nutty citrus flavor that dissipated quickly, without leaving any bitter taste. This is a great spot to stop when you’re downtown and hankering for something tastier than a Bud Light.
You will also find a cozy little pub at the Motor City Brewing Works. People come in to refill their growlers, eat some amazing pizza, and enjoy a pint of good craft beer. I’m partial to the Ghettoblaster, an English Style Ale, which has an amber color and off-white head. It’s a little effervescent on the tongue and goes down smoothly with little aftertaste. I also like the Bohemian Lager, which is lighter than the Ghettoblaster in color and taste. This is a crispy, highly drinkable brew. Motor City Brewing Works also makes some excellent Hard Cider for those living GF who still want a pull from the tap.
Detroit itself has contributed greatly to the Craft Beer movement, having a number of excellent breweries within its city limits. Check out the Detroit Beer Company across from the Opera House, or the Motor City Brewing Works which has been around since 1995, or The Atwater Brewery in the Rivertown district. The city offers plenty of local flare and flavor for the brew lovers
Craft beer is generally beer produced by smaller breweries, also known as micro breweries or brewpubs. These are beers brewed to emphasize character and flavor. Some of the big breweries have gotten in on the trend and produced their own line of craft beers. But regardless of where it comes from, I think of a craft beer as a magical combination of color, smell, taste, and feeling in a bottle or pint glass.
On a recent trip to the Detroit Beer Company, I had a pint of the seasonally-brewed Pumpkin Ale. It had a bold copper color, a sturdy, but not overpowering, pumpkin and spice flavor. It was an easy-drinking, pleasant pint of beer. I also enjoyed the Local 1529 IPA while I was there. Rusty in color with a slight head, it had a wonderful bouquet of fruit and spice. It had a sharp punch of nutty citrus flavor that dissipated quickly, without leaving any bitter taste. This is a great spot to stop when you’re downtown and hankering for something tastier than a Bud Light.
You will also find a cozy little pub at the Motor City Brewing Works. People come in to refill their growlers, eat some amazing pizza, and enjoy a pint of good craft beer. I’m partial to the Ghettoblaster, an English Style Ale, which has an amber color and off-white head. It’s a little effervescent on the tongue and goes down smoothly with little aftertaste. I also like the Bohemian Lager, which is lighter than the Ghettoblaster in color and taste. This is a crispy, highly drinkable brew. Motor City Brewing Works also makes some excellent Hard Cider for those living GF who still want a pull from the tap.
There’s a lot to explore out there in our city when it comes to beer. I want to thank Shiela for giving me the opportunity to write about one of my favorite things ever. Beer is Good! Now, go grab some local brews!
