The Metro Detroit Thread

[user 306926]

Jeebuz.

But yeah, I had forgotten about BFD. Ale Mary's, eh? Will avoid. Unless of course they have something I NEED to have 64ozers of. Doubtful.

 

[steimie]

Slow's does growler fills, or at least they used to.

 

[bigk84]

Besides breweries directly, 8 Degrees shops, and the MI Growler Co, anyone got any decent growler spots?

If you make it up to the East Side, Boat Works in SCS at 12 mile and Harper will do growler fills. Brian is a great dude and usually has some really great beers on tap. 10 taps of usually MI beers.

 

[thebandit1]

Every time I hear this story I smile and hate beer more.

The juxtaposition of the look on Jason's smug, bald mug versus the look of utter confusion on the poor mark will always be etched in my memory.

 

[Jb123]

The juxtaposition of the look on Jason's smug, bald mug versus the look of utter confusion on the poor mark will always be etched in my memory.

I haven't seen you in a while..

 

[user 306926]

If you make it up to the East Side, Boat Works in SCS at 12 mile and Harper will do growler fills. Brian is a great dude and usually has some really great beers on tap. 10 taps of usually MI beers.

My bro just moved to Sarnia. Next time I go to visit I'll take that route. Thanks for the tip!

 

[thebandit1]

I haven't seen you in a while..

I'm always around. Let me know next time you're down here.

 

[trickytunadicky]

I'm always around. Let me know next time you're down here.

That never works when I come to town. You and MarkIntihar be like "time to move."

 

[mkmead2015]

Surprised no one is really talking about Schramms dropping Batch 5 Black Agnes yesterday.

 

[lb304854]

Surprised no one is really talking about Schramms dropping Batch 5 Black Agnes yesterday.

We are in the mead thread. This one is barren.

 

[steimie]

Not Detroit-related, but Michigan-related, so close enough.

Traverse City recommendations for beer/food/other stuff? Headed there and wondering if anyone has anything new beyond the mandatory Short's/7 Monks/Jolly Pumpkin? I thought Workshop Brewing looked interesting. Also heard good things about Rare Bird and Filling Station.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Not Detroit-related, but Michigan-related, so close enough.

Traverse City recommendations for beer/food/other stuff? Headed there and wondering if anyone has anything new beyond the mandatory Short's/7 Monks/Jolly Pumpkin? I thought Workshop Brewing looked interesting. Also heard good things about Rare Bird and Filling Station.

Right Brain

 

[user 305963]

Not Detroit-related, but Michigan-related, so close enough.

Traverse City recommendations for beer/food/other stuff? Headed there and wondering if anyone has anything new beyond the mandatory Short's/7 Monks/Jolly Pumpkin? I thought Workshop Brewing looked interesting. Also heard good things about Rare Bird and Filling Station.

Workshop and Rare Bird are great, both beer and food. Hoplot Brewing up in Leelenau Penninsula has good beer and a kickass outdoor area for seating and games.

 

[steimie]

Hop Lot looks awesome. Thanks!

 

[thebandit1]

Not Detroit-related, but Michigan-related, so close enough.

Traverse City recommendations for beer/food/other stuff? Headed there and wondering if anyone has anything new beyond the mandatory Short's/7 Monks/Jolly Pumpkin? I thought Workshop Brewing looked interesting. Also heard good things about Rare Bird and Filling Station.

I went to Tandem Ciders with my wife last weekend and we both liked it.

 

[Jb123]

I went to Tandem Ciders with my wife last weekend and we both liked it.

Agree with this, if at hop lot it's just a bit of s drive up the peninsula. I love frenchies famous for the best Pastrami sandwich I've had, the place reminds me of the soup nazi from Seinfeld. Sit in what could be an old shed that fits about 10 guests, it's different, an experience...plus tillys is right next door which is a low key bottle shop that has good beers and he randomly puts out some gems. Little fleet is a good stop. Had kbs on tap a couple weeks ago when I was there.

 

[Ckozl]

Hop lot is the bomb and a really cool place to hangout. Lots of fire pits outside. Very good beer as well

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Right Brain

Really? Come on girl. Nah, I enjoy some Right Brain, but Shiiit I've had some diacytel bombs there.
steimie, no matter what you do, do yourself a favor and get some Patisserie Amie for Breakfast... Right next to Rare Bird.

 

[steimie]

Amie is good stuff. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Really? Come on girl. Nah, I enjoy some Right Brain, but Shiiit I've had some diacytel bombs there.
steimie, no matter what you do, do yourself a favor and get some Patisserie Amie for Breakfast... Right next to Rare Bird.

Apprently some other **** has opened since I was last there. I also didn't make it up your way and didn't manage to share whatever disease I caught on Mackinac on my circle tour. All for the best considering what a lousy guest I would have been.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Hop lot is the bomb and a really cool place to hangout. Lots of fire pits outside. Very good beer as well

This is definitely on the short list for my next visit.
Also, steimie, Terra Firma is worth a trip IMO. Beer isn't OMG out of this world, but solid, and I dig the concept.

 

[wezzul]

Not Detroit-related, but Michigan-related, so close enough.

Traverse City recommendations for beer/food/other stuff? Headed there and wondering if anyone has anything new beyond the mandatory Short's/7 Monks/Jolly Pumpkin? I thought Workshop Brewing looked interesting. Also heard good things about Rare Bird and Filling Station.

I always make a point to stop at Brewery Ferment, they do a lot of interesting stuff that is on tap from time to time.

 

[Michigander1]

Dead thread resurrected...

Anyone going to Kuhnhenn?

Draft beer list for Summer Solstice Celebration -
BEER, etc.
-Nine(9) Belgian Dark Strong
-Ruby Red Grapefruit Wit
-Mango Fluffer™
-Pineapple Saison
-Blueberry DRIPA™
-Razzberry Cider
-Sparkling Pink Lemonade
-Tenacious Cassis (1st time since we don't even know when!)
-Dark Heathen Triple Bock
*-Solstice Stout (vintage)
*-Cherry Oud Bruin (vintage 2015)
*-Raspberry Eisbock (vintage 2014)
(* = timed evening release at Warren only)
(All selections available at both locations except *)

 

[steimie]

Dead thread resurrected...

Anyone going to Kuhnhenn?

Draft beer list for Summer Solstice Celebration -
BEER, etc.
-Nine(9) Belgian Dark Strong
-Ruby Red Grapefruit Wit
-Mango Fluffer™
-Pineapple Saison
-Blueberry DRIPA™
-Razzberry Cider
-Sparkling Pink Lemonade
-Tenacious Cassis (1st time since we don't even know when!)
-Dark Heathen Triple Bock
*-Solstice Stout (vintage)
*-Cherry Oud Bruin (vintage 2015)
*-Raspberry Eisbock (vintage 2014)
(* = timed evening release at Warren only)
(All selections available at both locations except *)

Is this the list for Friday night? I've always liked swinging by on Saturday afternoon for a bit to see what summery things they have going. However, given that they've f'd up DRIPA so badly, I'm not confident the quality of the Saturday beers will be all that high.

 

[Michigander1]

Is this the list for Friday night? I've always liked swinging by on Saturday afternoon for a bit to see what summery things they have going. However, given that they've f'd up DRIPA so badly, I'm not confident the quality of the Saturday beers will be all that high.

From FB, its for the whole celebration...but probably for as long as they last.

 

[bigk84]

How about the bottle release? Oh wait...

 

[user 306926]

Is this the list for Friday night? I've always liked swinging by on Saturday afternoon for a bit to see what summery things they have going. However, given that they've f'd up DRIPA so badly, I'm not confident the quality of the Saturday beers will be all that high.

But KRE is vintage as are COB and Solstice so hopefully those refound kegs last beyond Friday.

I may swing by on Saturday afternoon but not knowing bottle situation, whats left on tap, etc... it will be a spur of the moment call.

 

[bigk84]

refound partial kegs last beyond Friday.

FTFY

 

[trickytunadicky]

One party, two locations.... We are going to pop in somewhere... See someone? I am sure. Or we will say **** it and hang out at the usual hot spots.

 

[steimie]

But KRE is vintage as are COB and Solstice so hopefully those refound kegs last beyond Friday.

I may swing by on Saturday afternoon but not knowing bottle situation, whats left on tap, etc... it will be a spur of the moment call.

They'll do tiny pours and charge even more than usual. And then they'll stop after 45 minutes.