Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Michigan
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 100 in Michigan using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which Michigan breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#26. Big Lake Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #99. Darkstar - Barrel-Aged (American Imperial Stout)
#25. Arvon Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #98. Jurassic Haze (New England IPA)
#24. Dragonmead Microbrewery
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #96. Sin Eater (Belgian Dark Strong Ale)
#23. Roak Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #95. Blow Your Face Out (Imperial IPA)
#22. Ellison Brewery & Spirits
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #78. Citra Evolution (New England IPA)
#21. Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #75. Cinna-Mom on French Toast (American Imperial Stout)
#20. Ascension Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #63. Rye Barrel Aged Gorilla Juice (American Imperial Stout)
#19. HOMES Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #60. Same Same Different (New England IPA)
#18. Drafting Table Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #57. Palatable (American Imperial Stout)
#17. Greenbush Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #45. Delusion (American Imperial Stout)
#16. Short's Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #40. Carrot Cake (American Strong Ale)
#15. Griffin Claw Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #69. Flying Buffalo - Bourbon Barrel-Aged - Great Lakes Coffee (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #81. Flying Buffalo - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (Russian Imperial Stout)
#14. Saugatuck Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #68. Imperial Neapolitan Milk Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (Sweet / Milk Stout)
--- #76. Double Dramanatrix (Russian Imperial Stout)
#13. Brewery Vivant
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #66. Love Shadow (American Imperial Stout)
--- #89. Wizard Burial Ground (Quadrupel (Quad))
#12. Speciation Artisan Ales
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #59. Magic Trait - Blackberries & Black Currants (Wild Ale)
--- #61. Hopeful Monster (Wild Ale)
#11. Arclight Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #18. Soursmith Black Raspberry (Wild Ale)
--- #88. Soursmith Kriek (Wild Ale)
#10. Perrin Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #8. No Rules (Imperial Porter)
--- #54. Malted Milk Ball Imperial Porter (Imperial Porter)
#9. New Holland Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #47. Dragon's Milk Reserve - Coconut Rum Barrel (American Imperial Stout)
--- #56. Dragon's Milk Reserve - Triple-Mashed (American Imperial Stout)
--- #65. Dragon's Milk Reserve - S'mores Bourbon Barrel (American Imperial Stout)
#8. Dark Horse Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #5. Plead The 5th - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #37. Plead The 5th Imperial Stout (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #62. Plead The 5th - BourbRum Double Barrel Aged (Russian Imperial Stout)
#7. Witch's Hat Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #43. Night Fury - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Vanilla Bean Reserve (American Imperial Stout)
--- #70. This Guy (Imperial IPA)
--- #79. Night Fury - Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged (American Imperial Stout)
#6. Old Nation Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #19. M-43 (New England IPA)
--- #25. Boss Tweed (New England IPA)
--- #39. Double Dry Hopped M-43 (New England IPA)
#5. Odd Side Ales
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #14. Rye Hipster Brunch Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #24. Hipster Brunch Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #26. Hazel's Nuts (American Imperial Stout)
#4. Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #3. Fourth Dementia - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (Old Ale)
--- #11. Solstice Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #15. Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barley Wine (English Barleywine)
#3. Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #10. Expedition Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #13. Hopslam Ale (Imperial IPA)
--- #20. Black Note - Vanilla (American Imperial Stout)
#2. Transient Artisan Ales
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #4. Canuckley (American Imperial Stout)
--- #9. Kentuckley (American Imperial Stout)
--- #16. Bring the Ruckley (American Imperial Stout)
#1. Founders Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Michigan:
--- #1. CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) (American Imperial Stout)
--- #2. KBS (American Imperial Stout)
--- #6. Breakfast Stout (Oatmeal Stout)