The 7 Best Breweries in , Southwest Michigan

March 29, 2022 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Greenbush Brewing Company, Arclight Brewery, North Pier Brewing Company, Watermark Brewing Company, Round Barn Estate, Transient Artisan Ales, The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom.
Restaurants in Southwest Michigan

1. Greenbush Brewing Company

5885 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125-9380 +1 269-405-1076 http://www.greenbushbrewing.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

Greenbush Brewing Company

HOURS Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Good ideas often start over beer. Always looking to take a good thing too far, we sat down over a beer (or two) and decided that beer itself was a good idea. Of course, not just some easy-drinking, institutional prole beer, but stuff like the beers we'd had at great bars. In short, we wanted beer with flavor. Complexity. Character. Intensity. Not words found in the mass-market lexicon. So with a banjo burner, a bunch of industrial-sized kitchen pots and as many buckets as we could find, we jumped in feet first. Once a week, every week. This led to brewing twice a week and handing out bottle after bottle to everyone we knew. Now, several years later and with a 15 bbl version of our banjo burner and kitchen pots for a brewhouse, we're befuddling the beer judges and converting the masses. One pint at a time. Located in the small lakeside town of Sawyer, MI, Greenbush crafts beers with names like Anger, Closure, Mammoth and Doomslayer-and with nothing under 6% ABV, the monikers are indicative of the styles. The brewery serves beer and a full menu out of its Sawyer taproom seven days a week and currently distributes to bars, restaurants and retailers throughout the state of Michigan, in metro Chicago and Northern Indiana.

Reviewed By bdrake79 - Greenfield, United States

Staying at a lake house with extended family required I search out the local area for some tasty beer and Greenbush Brewing was a perfect spot. I stopped by the annex, where I bought a growler (there are many, many options available on tap, or in the cooler). The location is lovely, with a real attention to detail: boccie courts, and an outdoor beer garden along with tall benches to sit at inside. I saw kids running around outside, and with an ice-cream shop down the alley it is a perfect place to seek some shade if the beach has proven to be too much. I would recommend the location and their craft brews to everyone.

2. Arclight Brewery

544 N Main St, Watervliet, MI 49098-9797 +1 847-802-0007 http://www.arclightbrewing.com
Excellent
60%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Arclight Brewery

Reviewed By gsheinze - DeWitt, United States

My husband and I stopped in for a tasting while on our way to some wineries. Delicious beers! They had a wonderful selection and the place I’m sure is probably very busy on the weekends. Worth a visit!

3. North Pier Brewing Company

670 N Shore Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-3646 +1 269-757-7163 https://www.facebook.com/northpierbrew/
Excellent
71%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
11%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

North Pier Brewing Company

4. Watermark Brewing Company

5781 Saint Joseph Ave, Stevensville, MI 49127-1238 +1 269-281-0872 http://watermarkbrewing.com
Excellent
62%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Watermark Brewing Company

Reviewed By MadDogTraveler - Valparaiso, United States

This place has a great atmosphere and staff. The orange seltzer was fantastic. The beer garden is beautiful. There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. In the outdoor area, there are fire pits, tables, and chairs. This is a wonderful place to meet with friends and have a fantastic beverage. There isn't food, but I saw people bring food with them.

5. Round Barn Estate

Excellent
49%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 309 reviews

Round Barn Estate

Named one of USA Today’s 10Best wineries/vineyards with live music, and recently named the best winery in Michigan by "Eat This, Not That!", we welcome you to the Round Barn Estate. As the original location and home to a stunning turn-of-the-century Amish round barn, this Baroda entertainment venue and tasting room invite you to drink in a piece of history.

6. Transient Artisan Ales

4229 Lake St, Bridgman, MI 49106-9109 [email protected] http://www.transientartisanales.com
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Transient Artisan Ales

Reviewed By PrestonBradleyStell

We have tried almost every beer. We are so excited about this being in Bridgman. Sour ales are my wife's favorite beers and we couldn't recommend any sours higher than these, not just because it is in our town, but because of the aftermath of good quality creativity on the part of Transient Artisan Ales. The space is clean and has lots of natural light with the big window in the front. The entire facility is gorgeous, and Chris (owner and brewer) would likely be pleased to give you a tour if it isn't too busy. Rachel, who will likely take your order, is extremely friendly and personable. It is easy to pick up Chris' passion for excellent beer, and it goes beyond passion because the quality is darn near perfect. Enjoy...we certainly will be!

7. The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom

9301 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106-9558 +1 269-266-5050 [email protected] https://www.haymarketbeer.com/locations/
Excellent
10%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom

German-style beer hall Taproom with 16 beers on tap; howlers, growlers, and cans available to-go; wood-fired pizzas, salads, and sandwiches; vinyl records, open daily, families welcome, and pet-friendly patio. Come visit us!

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