Highest-rated breweries in Michigan
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Michigan using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Short's Brewing Company Short's Brewing Company Pull Barn & Production Facility Production Facility
- Rating: 5/5 (13 reviews)
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#29. Lake Ann Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 6535 1st St. Lake Ann, Michigan
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#28. Watermark Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 5781 Saint Joseph Ave. Stevensville, Michigan
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#27. Monkey Fist Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 329 East State St. State St. Market Traverse City, Michigan
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#26. Arclight Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 544 North Main St. Watervliet, Michigan
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#25. Bløm Mead + Cider
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 100 South 4th Ave. Suite 110 Ann Arbor, Michigan
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#24. White Flame Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5234 36th Ave. Hudsonville, Michigan
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#23. B.O.B.'s Brewery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 20 Monroe Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#22. Dark Horse Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 511 South Kalamazoo Ave. Marshall, Michigan
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#21. Brewery Terra Firma
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 2959 Hartman Road Traverse City, Michigan
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#20. East Channel Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 209 Maple St. Munising, Michigan
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#19. Ellison Brewery + Spirits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 4903 Dawn Ave. East Lansing, Michigan
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#18. Barrel + Beam
- Rating: 5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 260 Northwoods Road Marquette, Michigan
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#17. Railtown Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3555 68th St. Southeast Caledonia, Michigan
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#16. Greyline Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1727 Alpine Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#15. Eastern Market Brewing Co
- Rating: 5/5 (21 reviews)
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#14. Ore Dock Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Address: 114 West Spring St. Marquette, Michigan
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#13. North Pier Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 670 North Shore Drive Benton Harbor, Michigan
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#12. Greenbush Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Address: 5885 Sawyer Road Sawyer, Michigan
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#11. Hop Lot Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 658 South West Bay Shore Drive Suttons Bay, Michigan
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#10. Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
- Rating: 4/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road Armada, Michigan
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#9. Soo Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 223 West Portage Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
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#8. Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery
- Rating: 4/5 (78 reviews)
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#7. Cheboygan Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Main St. Cheboygan, Michigan
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#6. Big Lake Brewing
- Rating: 4/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 13 West 7th St. Holland, Michigan
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#5. Right Brain Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Address: 225 East 16th St. Suite East Traverse City, Michigan
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#4. Blackrocks Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 424 North 3rd St. Marquette, Michigan
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#3. Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
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#2. Bell's Comstock Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (281 reviews)
- Address: 8938 Krum Ave. Galesburg, Michigan
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#1. New Holland Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Address: 684 Commerce Court Holland, Michigan
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
