Brewery
Unclaimed profileKuhnhenn Brewing
Warren, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kuhnhenn Brewing is a Michigan microbrewery, winery, and meadery known for high-gravity, experimental craft beers. The beer program is the clear draw, with a World Beer Cup gold medal for DRIPA and a rotating lineup of IPAs, stouts, and lagers. Ciders offer a semi-sweet alternative, including a lower-alcohol monkfruit option.
- What should I order?
- Start with DRIPA, the World Beer Cup gold medalist, for a West Coast-style double rice IPA with intense hop nose and citrus aromas. For a sessionable option, try The Fluffer. Loonie Kuhnie is the flagship pale ale, and Imperial Creme Brulee Java Stout delivers coffee, chocolate, and vanilla.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking award-winning, experimental styles will find much to appreciate. Those who prefer cider or lower-alcohol options can explore the monkfruit cider. The brewery's welcoming atmosphere and events like trivia nights may appeal to groups.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely good for enjoying the full tap list, especially during events like trivia nights or Oktoberfest celebrations. The brewery hosts comedy shows and pop-ups, adding variety to visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specific prices are not listed, but customers mention that barrel-aged beers can be expensive. Expect standard brewery pricing for most pours, with premiums on high-gravity and barrel-aged offerings.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A microbrewery, winery, and meadery in one, Kuhnhenn is known for high-gravity and experimental beers, using repurposed equipment. Its DRIPA earned a World Beer Cup gold medal, and the cider lineup includes a monkfruit-sweetened option with zero added calories.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The cider program is small but clear: a semi-sweet hard cider, a perry cider, and a lower-alcohol monkfruit cider. These are fruit-based wines, not grape wines, but they offer variety and a lighter option.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of ciders including a lower-alcohol option.
Standout selections
- — Hard Cider: Semi-sweet cider made with McIntosh apples.
- — Monkfruit Cider: Lower alcohol, zero added calories, sweetened with monkfruit.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Beer
An extensive beer program with classic and experimental styles, led by the World Beer Cup gold medal-winning DRIPA.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of beer styles including experimental and high-gravity offerings.
- — Award-winning beers such as DRIPA (World Beer Cup gold).
Standout selections
- — DRIPA: Double Rice India Pale Ale, West Coast style with intense hop nose and citrus aromas.
- — Imperial Creme Brulee Java Stout: Coffee, chocolate, caramel, vanilla stout.
- — Loonie Kuhnie: Flagship American Pale Ale with citrusy hop aroma and toasty caramel malt flavor.
- — The Fluffer: Lower-alcohol, sessionable IPA with bright citrus intensity and dry finish.
Pricing: No specific beer prices listed; customers find some barrel-aged beers expensive.
How it sits with the food
The Imperial Creme Brulee Java Stout could pair with desserts like crème brûlée or chocolate. The citrusy DRIPA or RIPA would complement spicy or grilled foods. The semi-sweet Hard Cider can match pork or sharp cheeses.
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