It was voted the best beer in the United States by the American Homebrewers Association in 2017, 20. You can get it in more than a few dive bars (some of which keep it fresher than others - the brewery gives it a six-month shelf life three months or younger is best), and you can find it in upscale restaurants. And unlike many highly acclaimed beers, it's available year-round and easy to find. I've said it before: Virtually every craft brewery has an IPA, but Two Hearted Ale (7% alcohol by volume) is consistently phenomenal. A few take a watchful eye to track down (or the Untappd app, which will tell you where someone last found it on draft).Īnd to be sure, in the state with the fifth-most breweries ( 357 in 2018, according to the Brewers Association) in the United States, these eight make up just a small share of the incredible variety we enjoy - so we picked six honorable mentions, too. Many are widely distributed and easy to find. The beers included in the list below release at least once per year.
They're essential to the industry's identity here, reflecting the creativity, quality and consistency of which the brewers are capable. Michigan's reputation for great beers was largely built on a few brands that continue to be popular across the state - and far beyond it.