January 13, 2026
D for doppelbock, that is. Today we packaged Carburetor Doppelbock, a monster of a lager beer. Clocking in at 8.5%, it is a mouthful of pure malt, with just enough bitterness to keep it from being too sweet. It’s been… Continue Reading…
December 22, 2025
One of the pre-opening chores here at the brewery is to get the beers ready for service. It involves rinsing the faucets with sanitizer, pouring out the small amount (1-2 ounces,) of beer that’s been in the lines overnight, and… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2025
Well, we’re working to keep up with the faster-moving beers, to wit, Pils, Porter, IPA, and Uncle Dave’s. In between, we’ve got the next version of Michigan Weather; this time the forecast is for a Brown Ale, 5.0%, 35 BUs,… Continue Reading…
November 19, 2025
We’ve got a pre-Thanksgiving treat coming up next week: a cask of Feastbier pumpkin ale. Owing to the less-cold serving temperature and softer carbonation, the malt and spice flavors will present differently, and (we believe) deliciously. And of course the… Continue Reading…
November 7, 2025
In the fermenter as of Tuesday is a new beer I’ve been wanting to brew for quite a while: Ramotswe Red. Fans of serial novelist Alexander McCall Smith may have already guessed what the not-so-secret ingredient is, as the beer… Continue Reading…
October 26, 2025
As we bid goodbye fondly (for now) to Emerald Ale Irish Stout, we console ourselves with the robust refreshment provided by our Pugnacious Porter. Quite a bit stronger than the stout at 5.9%, it has a coffee-like roastiness, and a… Continue Reading…
October 24, 2025
This here little guy got a block-and-a-half ride on the hand truck, from our cooler to Shed 6, where he’ll be the guest of honor at the Ceremonial Tapping at the 16th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival tomorrow. It’s a… Continue Reading…
October 11, 2025
Inspired by the classic Belgian ale Duvel (Flemish for devil,) this is a golden colored, generously hopped ale with spicy and fruity flavors from both the fermentation and the hops. Like the saison, it is highly carbonated, and deceptively strong… Continue Reading…
October 9, 2025
Upcoming beers that are at various points in their journey from grain bag to beer glass: Release dates will be determined by a combination of when they’re done, notable dates, and when a tap line becomes available. You can help… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2025
Brewed as our take on an Amber Ale for the Detroit Beer Project, this is a hearty, malty ale that includes BBQ roasted pumpkins and a teensy bit of spice in addition to more traditional ale ingredients. A hint of… Continue Reading…