April 14, 2026
Soon, soon… today we brewed Montgolfier, a “table saison,” meaning lower alcohol than the typical 6-or-7-or-so ABV. This one should come in at a tick below 4%. Like big brother Atmospherium, it will have spicy and fruity yeast-derived flavors, as… Continue Reading…
April 11, 2026
While we are sad to see the last of Miracle Mild for the time being, we are quite tickled to be able to sink a few pints of Downriver Bitter once again. Fans might notice a slight deviation from the… Continue Reading…
February 20, 2026
Well, the Downriver Bitter is gone for the time being, replaced by our Miracle Mild, a 3.5% wonder, just in time for Mild Madness. It’s malty, but not heavy; full flavored but of an intensity perfectly suited to having more… Continue Reading…
February 10, 2026
Once again, our friend Will at Florian East is leading March Mildness Mild Marchness Mild Madness, with 20 local breweries all serving their version of a delicious Mild Ale for the month of March. Each location will have copies of… Continue Reading…
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 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 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 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…