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Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs
Atwater Brewery is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

1. Atwater Brewery

8.4
237 Joseph Campau St (Wight St), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Rivertown - Warehouse District · 54 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: In the corner of the brewing warehouse is a small bar and selection of taps, including their famous Dirty Blonde, among others — great for a full immersion in Michigan brewing culture.

Motor City Brewing Works Inc is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

2. Motor City Brewing Works Inc

8.4
470 W Canfield St (at 2nd Ave.), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Midtown · 143 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: If the name Ghettoblaster doesn’t ring a bell, it should. The hard ciders are also top-notch.

3. Detroit Beer Company

8.3
1529 Broadway St (btwn John R & Witherell), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Downtown Detroit · 139 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Within walking distance of Comerica Park, try the People Mover Porter and the Detroit Dwarf before heading to the ballgame.

Dragonmead Brewery is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

4. Dragonmead Brewery

8.4
14600 E 11 Mile Rd (Bunert Rd.), Warren, MI
Brewery · Southeast Warren · 80 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Dragonmead holds the mystery of medieval- and fantasy-inspired beer recipes, including a Dragonslayer Altbier, Lancelot’s Cream Ale and the Final Absolution Belgian Style Trippel.

Woodward Avenue Brewers is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

5. Woodward Avenue Brewers

7.4
22646 Woodward Ave (at 9 Mile Rd.), Ferndale, MI
Brewery · Downtown Ferndale · 108 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: The WAB serves beers ranging from a (new) Detroit Maiden IPA to the Hefty-Weizen to a Vanilla Porter, plus seasonal brews. Voted "Best Microbrewery" by HOUR Detroit in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

6. Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.

8.9
5919 Chicago Rd (at Mound), Warren, MI
Brewery · Northwest Warren · 109 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Remember Lutz Hardware in Warren? The hardware store is now a family-run microbrewery. Order a pint of Loonie Kuhnie and prepare to be amazed.

Royal Oak Brewery is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

7. Royal Oak Brewery

8.2
215 E 4th St (Btw Troy St. & Williams St.), Royal Oak, MI
Brewery · Downtown Royal Oak · 99 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Known as much for their beer as for their food and the atmosphere. Order a Pappy’s Porch Sippin’ Porter to go along with an order of Brewer's Bread, and take an outdoor seat on the back deck.

Bastone Brewery is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

8. Bastone Brewery

419 S Main St (at 5th St.), Royal Oak, MI
Brewery · Downtown Royal Oak · 84 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Belgian-style yeast strains go perfect with the Belgian-influenced menu. You can’t go wrong with Belgian Style Steak Tips, Pomme Frites with brewmaster mustard, with a pint of the Witface.

Bearded Lamb Brewing Company is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

9. Bearded Lamb Brewing Company

8.4
149 W Liberty St (btw Mill & Starkweather), Plymouth, MI
Brewery · 38 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Specializing in small-batch beers with hard ciders on the menu as well. Liberty Street has a limited food menu, but allows patrons to order in from restaurants around Plymouth.

Rochester Mills Beer Company is one of Top 10 Detroit Microbreweries & Brewpubs.

10. Rochester Mills Beer Company

8.2
400 Water St (E 4th Street), Rochester, MI
Brewery · Downtown Rochester · 107 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Beer varieties like the Lazy Daze Lager and Pleszures Pale Ale, and a menu of American-style food, have earned this brewery a reputation as one of Detroit’s great neighborhood bars.