Best of Metromix Detroit 2013Brewery
Who doesn't love a delicious cold brew? Here we honor the homes of the best in-house brewed suds along with the best hangout atmosphere. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Atwater Block Brewery
237 Jos Campau
Detroit, MI 48207Located in the heart of Detroit's Rivertown district, this 18,000-square-foot, reconditioned factory building turns out award-winning German-style lager and specialty ales like Atwater Voodoo Vator (black and sweet), Atwater Vanilla Java Porter (chocolate malt, vanilla and java beans) and Atwater Hell (a Munich-style lager brewed with malts from Germany).
Nominees
Dragonmead Microbrewery
14600 E. Eleven Mile
Warren, MI 48089Dragonmead’s Final Absolution is one of the most popular brews in town. Opened in 1997, Dragonmead Microbrewery features a European pub-like atmosphere with board games and puzzles. Dragonmead is a place to talk and play while enjoying the 30 beers on tap or a handcrafted soda. This is a place for beer connoisseurs.
Kuhnhenn Brewery & Winery
5919 Chicago Rd.
Warren, MI 48092Known for their German-style Hefeweizens as well as many other award-winning lagers and ales, Kuhnhenn Brewery Winery also serves food like pizza, sandwiches, gourmet coffee and gourmet cheeses.
Rochester Mills Beer Co.
400 Water
Rochester, MI 48307Neighborhood: Downtown Rochester
Studded with pool tables and televisions everywhere you turn, the Rochester Mills Beer Co. brings a comfortably, familiar element to Rochester bar life. This brewery, restaurant and bar serves up to 20 beers on tap daily - about a dozen of which are brewed in house - in addition to a full menu of American-style cuisine.
Woodward Avenue Brewers
22646 Woodward
Ferndale, MI 48220Known as the W.A.B. to the long list of locals who frequent this Woodward Ave. stronghold, the gathering is an eclectic mix of professionals and hipsters, all sipping specialty beers brewed in-house. If you're looking for a great beer and a quick meal, swing by on a weekday but expect to wait on any weekend night cause the word is out about the W.A.B.
Last year's winner
Dragonmead Microbrewery
14600 E. Eleven Mile
Warren, MI 48089The battle for the best in-house brewed suds goes to the maker of one of the most popular brews in town: Dragonmead’s Final Absolution. Opened in 1997, Dragonmead Microbrewery features a European pub-like atmosphere with board games and puzzles. Dragonmead is a place to talk and play while enjoying the 30 beers on tap or a handcrafted soda. This is a place for beer connoisseurs.
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Watercooler - March 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Atwater deserves it. The ambience is perfect, the beers are great, it's downtown, and their video on YouTube (search: Atwater drink all we can) is...
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Report This CommentBasketballmom - February 26, 2013 at 12:18 PM
My favorite isn't on here, Wolverine State Brewing Co. In Ann Arbor! Great Tap room!
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