Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDetroit Beer Co
Detroit, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Beer Co runs a proper brewpub operation: house beers on draft alongside guest taps, a full cocktail menu, and a compact wine list. The beer program is the clear center of gravity, with local labels and a house lager and IPA. Cocktails are straightforward and affordable, and the wine list covers the basics without much ambition.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Local 1529 IPA for a taste of the house brewing, or Broadway Light if you want something lighter. For a non-house option, Bell's Two Hearted Ale is a reliable guest tap.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer drinkers will find the most to like, given the range of house and guest drafts. Those wanting a cocktail or glass of wine also have options, though the beer list is the stronger suit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $14; house wines are $8 to $12 per glass. Beer prices are not listed, but brewpub drafts typically align with standard pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- As a brewpub, it offers its own beers alongside a full bar. The draft list includes 14 options, with house brews like Broadway Light and Local 1529 IPA sharing space with Michigan guest taps such as Old Nation M-43.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A full cocktail menu with seven house creations, priced from $12 to $14. The list includes vodka, rum, tequila, and bourbon bases, offering a variety beyond typical bar standards.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple house cocktails with a range of spirits, from vodka to bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned - bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters with an orange slice, $14.
- — Espresso Martini - espresso vodka and Irish cream, $12.
Pricing: $12-$14
Wine
Wine list spans red, white, sparkling, and rosé, with house wines priced $8 to $12 per glass. Selections include California, Michigan, and Italian bottles, though the list is not extensive.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple wine styles available, including sparkling and rosé.
- — Affordable by-the-glass pricing with several options under $10.
Standout selections
- — Grand Traverse Select Sweet Harvest Riesling - a Michigan Riesling at $8.
- — Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon - California red at $12.
Pricing: $8-$12 per glass
Beer
Fourteen drafts mix house brews and guest taps. House beers include an American lager and IPA, while guests bring in well-known Michigan and national labels. The range covers IPAs, alts, sours, and dark milds.
Menu strengths
- — Brewpub with house beers, including Broadway Light and Local 1529 IPA.
- — Large draft list of 14 with variety from lager to sour.
Standout selections
- — Local 1529 IPA - house American IPA at 6.7% ABV.
- — Bell's Two Hearted Ale - classic American IPA at 7.0% ABV.
- — Arbor Cucumber Lime Gose - mixed-fermentation sour at 4.4% ABV.
Nonalcoholic
A single nonalcoholic option is available: Athletic NA Beer in rotating styles. It provides a straightforward choice for those avoiding alcohol, but the selection is minimal.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer is available (Athletic NA Beer).; Offers at least one non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Athletic NA Beer — Non-alcoholic beer, rotating styles.
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