Beggars Brewery Blog

Heads unite! Join us for Northern Michigan’s craziest “Fare Thee Well” viewing...

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:08:08 -0400

Heads unite! Join us for Northern Michigan’s craziest “Fare Thee Well” viewing party!

Can’t make it to Soldier Field for the Grateful Dead’s final run of shows? No worries, head down to The Little Fleet in Traverse City Sunday, July 5th for a night of tunes and heady brews.

We’ll kick the night off with an all Dead cover set from The Medicine Bell. Tap a keg of the latest Beggars Brewery beer, “Shakedown Session Ale”. Then stream The Dead’s entire final performance on The Little Fleet’s giant projection screen!

FREE ADMISSION!
FOOD TRUCKS!
GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES!

All Beggars Beer all night!

Shakedown- Session Ale
Old Friends - Pale Ale
You Can Call Me Ale- IPA
Black Rainbow- Black Saison
Double Trigger- Stout

1 Year Anniversary party

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:12:45 -0500

BEGGARS FEST 2014

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:34:00 -0400

Summer Sale!

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:47:48 -0400

All the merchandise in the Beggars web store is one sale! T-shirts for men and women, hats, pint glasses, bandannas, we’ve got everything!

CLICK HERE

Limited Edition Beggars Logo Tee!

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:42:51 -0400

We’ve got some limited edition logo tees available! These ultra comfortable tri-blend tees feature the classic Beggars logo and are a perfect summer weight. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts will go towards the renovation of our taproom. Thanks your support! Drink local beer!
CLICK TO PURCHASE

Lansing Beer Festival

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:10:00 -0400

The Beggars crew will be in Lansing, MI Saturday, June 28th for the Lansing Beer Fest. Make sure to swing by our tent and say hi!

Click here for more information.

Where to find Beggars beer.

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:06:30 -0400

Beggars is now available all over the state of Michigan! To the best of our knowledge this is where Beggars Brewery beer is currently available. If your favorite bar isn’t carrying Beggars beer then let them know. In no particular order.

Art’s Tavern
6487 Western Ave.
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-3754

Dinghy’s Bar
415 Main St.
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4702

BREW
108 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-BREW

Lelu Cafe
109 W Nagonaba St.
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-1600

Big Papa’s Pub & Eatery
273 U.S. 31
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 421-9008

Coho Cafe
320 Main St.
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-6053

The Little Fleet
448 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 943-1116

Bootlegger’s
119 S Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-7742

Dillinger’s Pub
121 S Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 941-2276

The Cove
111 E River St.
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9834

Cambria Suites
255 Munson Ave.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 778-9000

Hofbrau
2784 Michigan 137.
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-6979

Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor Hwy.
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 228-2560

Knot Just A Bar
5019 NW Bay Shore Dr.
Omena, MI 49674
(231) 386-7393

Nauticat Sailing Cruise
615 E. Front Street
Located at West Bay Beach
Traverse CIty, MI 49684
(231)947-1730

Sleder’s Family Tavern
717 Randolph St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-9213

U&I Lounge
214 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8932

That'sa Pizza
3860 N Long Lake Rd #5-6
Traverse City, MI
(231) 947-1888

Fife Lake Inn
203 E State St.
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-4441

Sorellina
120 Park St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5912

7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-8410

59 West
786 W Highland Rd.
Highland Township, MI 48357
(248) 887-4526

8th Street Grille
20 W 8th St.
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-5888

Bad Brad’s BBQ
35611 Green St
New Baltimore, MI
(586) 716-9977

Basement Burger Bar
42452 Ford Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 927-0100

The Berkley Front LTD
3087 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 547-3331

Boat Works Bar & Grille
29917 Harper Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 777-5730

Crown Plaza
1500 N Opdyke Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 373-4550

Governor’s Quarters
1304 S Wenona St.
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-6111

Hopcat
25 Ionia Ave SW #100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4677

Hunter’s Ale House
4855 E Blue Grass Rd.
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 779-2626

Lake Street Tavern
127 E Lake St.
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 446-889

Midtown Beer Company
402 Washington Square S.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 977-1349

One Eyed Betty’s
175 W Troy Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 808-6633

River Stop Cafe
52 State Rd.
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-5282

Table & Tap
555 S. Saginaw St.
Flint Township, MI 48502
(810) 250-3631

Wheatberry
15212 N Red Bud Trail.
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 697-0043

Thanks for your support!

Leeward Ale!

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:45:05 -0400

Excited to say that our latest collaborative effort,Leeward Ale, is now available exclusively at The Little Fleet in Traverse City, MI. This light and hoppy ale is the perfect summer beer. Make sure to swing by The Little Fleet and grab a pint today. Support local beer!

The Little Fleet
448 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 943-1116

TC Microbrew & Music Festival: Saturday, Feb. 8th 2014

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:46:48 -0500

Here is our finalized list of beers for this year’s TC Microbrew & Music Festival. Make sure to swing by our table and try our new Private Eyes Dunkelweizen as a part of the Rare Beer Tour! Get your tickets now, they will sell out.

Where can you find our beer?

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:01:10 -0500

To the best of our knowledge our beer is available at the following bars and restaurants. If don’t see your favorite watering hole listed, tell your bartender you want Beggars on draft.

Minerva’s Bar & Restaurant
300 E State St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-5093

Peegeo’s Pizza
525 High Lake Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 941-0313

State Street Grille
221 E State St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-4263

Bootlegger’s Bar
119 S Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-7742

Big Papa’s Pub & Eatery
273 U.S. Highway 31
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 421-9008

Sorellina
120 Park St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5912

Mount Holiday
3100 Holiday Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 938-2500

The Little Fleet
448 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 943-1116

The Hofbrau
2784 Michigan 137.
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-6979

Phil’s On Front
236 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-1710

Where can you find our beer?

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:38:00 -0500

Hey Friends,
You can currently find our beer on draft at the following locations in Northern Michigan. If they have run out, tell ‘em to buy more!

Peegeo’s Pizza
525 High Lake Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 941-0313
Directions >>

7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-8410
Directions >>

Clam Lake Beer Company
106 S Mitchell St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-6150
Directions >>

Phil’s on Front
236 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-1710
Directions >>

Hofbrau
2784 Michigan 137
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-6979
Directions >>

THANKS!

Available Now!

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:51:00 -0500

Old Friends Pale Ale is now available on draft in Northern Michigan! Check it out at the following locations.

The Little Fleet
448 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 943-1116

Phil’s on Front
236 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-1710

The Hofbrau
2784 Michigan 137.
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-6979

Be one of the first to try Traverse City’s newest brewery.

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:15:45 -0500

Be one of the first to try Traverse City’s newest brewery.

We have relaunched our web store with a few new items. Check it...

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:58:51 -0400

We have relaunched our web store with a few new items. Check it out.

We use USPS Flat Rate Shipping. Items usually arrive in 1-2 weeks.

Thanks everyone for emailing and swinging by the brewery. It has been great meeting you all. I...

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:17:46 -0400

Thanks everyone for emailing and swinging by the brewery. It has been great meeting you all. I should mention, we are not currently open. It’s cool if you wanna come and hang though :)

Cheers,
Michael

Taps...? Handled.

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:41:00 -0500

Let the good times roll!

Check out what was in our inbox this morning: our first glance at the new tap handles! We worked really closely with the designers on this and are quite proud of the results. Let us know what you guys think!

Our New Website is Live!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:37:26 -0500

After weeks and months of painstaking research and development, we are proud to announce the launch of the all-new beggarsbrewery.com. We’ll be posting videos, pictures, and tales of our process and progress all along our beer-making journey. Follow us on your social network of choice and get a little taste of life (and beer) in Northern Michigan. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!

Our Equipment Arrives

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:26:00 -0500

Check out this sweet video documenting the arrival of our brewing equipment. Video by Repose Media, tunes by the Grateful Dead. Enjoy, and stay tuned for more updates!