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Traverse City Craft Beer

Traverse City Breweries

Named one of America's top beer destinations by the Travel Channel and DRAFT Magazine, TC's craft brewery scene is world-class. From downtown taprooms to peninsula beer gardens, here's where to drink.

15 breweries — downtown TC, Leelanau Peninsula, and nearby day trips

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Downtown Traverse City

Rare Bird Brewpub

A TC institution housed in a beautifully restored 1931 red brick building downtown. Rare Bird uses only Michigan-grown h…

Michigan Hops & MaltSeasonal House BeersKorean Pork Belly Tacos
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Traverse City

Right Brain Brewery

One of TC's most creative breweries — Right Brain grows many of its own ingredients on-property including fruits, vegeta…

Barrel Aged Maple Cherry PotionKarma Palace IPAFarm-Grown Ingredients
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Downtown Traverse City

The Workshop Brewing Company

Consistently rated the best brewery in TC, Workshop anchors the creative Warehouse District. Committed to Michigan-grown…

Michigan-Grown IngredientsClassic Craft StylesSeasonal Releases
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Traverse City

The Filling Station Microbrewery

A Boardman Lake favorite known for breakfast pizzas, beermosas, and a rotating tap list of house-crafted beers. Casual, …

Breakfast PizzaBeermosasRotating Tap List
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Downtown Traverse City

North Peak Brewing Company

A downtown TC staple housed in a century-old candy factory. North Peak celebrates Northern Michigan with a cherry porter…

Cherry PorterNorthern Michigan Inspired BeersFull Pub Menu
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Downtown Traverse City

MiddleCoast Brewing Company

Located inside the State Street Market food hall, MiddleCoast offers approachable craft beers in a vibrant industrial-ch…

Beach Please Blonde AleAll Day Vacay IPAState Street Market
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Traverse City

Brewery Ferment

A beloved neighborhood craft brewery combining an excellent taproom with a curated bottle shop. Brewery Ferment focuses …

Belgian-Style AlesFarmhouse SaisonsBottle Shop
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Traverse City

Brewery Terra Firma

Michigan's only agricultural brewery — built on a 10-acre MAEAP-certified farm minutes from downtown TC. Terra Firma gro…

Farm-to-Glass BrewingCulinary-Inspired AlesBelgian Styles
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Traverse City (Two Locations)

Earthen Ales

With two TC locations — the original in the historic Grand Traverse Commons and the Tank Space on 8th Street — Earthen A…

Grand Traverse Commons LocationOutside Food WelcomeRotating Taps
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Suttons Bay / Leelanau Peninsula

Hop Lot Brewing

Rated one of the best beer gardens in the country, Hop Lot is a family-friendly brewery tucked behind acres of hardwoods…

German-Style BiergartenWinter Igloo VillageOn-Site Hop Garden
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Old Mission Peninsula

Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery

A full-service restaurant and artisan brewery on Old Mission Peninsula, renowned for wild-fermented, Belgian-inspired al…

Wild-Fermented AlesOak-Aged BeerBelgian-Inspired
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Lake Ann (15 min from TC)

Lake Ann Brewing Company

A small, community-rooted brewery in the charming village of Lake Ann, about 15 minutes from Traverse City. Lake Ann Bre…

Small-Batch AlesLocal Community VibeTART Trail Adjacent
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Traverse City (Two Locations)

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Silver Spruce operates two Traverse City taprooms focused on approachable, well-crafted classic styles. From light lager…

Classic Beer StylesTwo TC LocationsLagers & Ales
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Bellaire (45 min from TC)

Short's Brewing — Bellaire Pub

The original Short's pub in Bellaire is a pilgrimage destination for Michigan craft beer fans — a renovated 100-year-old…

Soft Parade Fruit AleHuma Lupa Licious IPAStarcut Ciders
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Elk Rapids (30 min from TC)

Short's Brewing — Elk Rapids Pull Barn

The Pull Barn at Short's Elk Rapids production facility is the laid-back counterpart to the Bellaire pub — nestled betwe…

Production Facility TaproomBay ViewsExperimental Releases
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