Brewery
Unclaimed profileOld Nation Brewing Co.
Williamston, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Old Nation Brewing Co. Runs a deep, specification-driven beer program across year-round, seasonal, limited, and brewpub-exclusive releases. M-43, the first New Orthodox IPA, sets the tone with Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops. Detroit Dwarf earned a World Beer Cup silver medal. The brewpub is described as the proving ground for the brewery's beers, and to-go 4-packs span $5.00 to $18.99. Customers praise the selection and quality, with one calling the beer top-notch.
- What should I order?
- Start with M-43, the 6.8% New England IPA built on Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo. For a brewpub-exclusive comparison, try Grand Pale Rye Ale or Mitten Malt, both 5% ABV and $10.99 per 4-pack to-go. Boreal, a dry hopped lager at $5.00 per 4-pack, is the low-cost entry. Boss Tweed and MI, MI, MI cover the higher-ABV end.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a broad range of styles with published ABV, IBU, hop, and malt details will find plenty to compare. The mix of year-round, seasonal, limited, and brewpub-exclusive releases suits drinkers who like to choose between a session-strength pour and a higher-ABV double or triple IPA.
- What should I expect to spend?
- To-go 4-pack prices run from $5.00 for Boreal to $18.99 for MI, MI, MI, before deposit. M-43 is $14.99 per 4-pack. Boss Tweed and Single Double El Dorado Cryo are each $17.99 per 4-pack. Grand Pale Rye Ale, Mitten Malt, and Silverline Light Citronade are $10.99 each; Low Orbit is $11.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery publishes detailed specifications for its beers, including ABV, IBU, hop varieties, and malt bills. M-43 is the first release in the New Orthodox IPA series. Detroit Dwarf holds a World Beer Cup silver medal. The brewpub is described as the proving ground for the brewery's beers, with exclusives like Grand Pale Rye Ale, Mitten Malt, and Low Orbit.
Beverage categories
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Beer
The portfolio spans year-round, seasonal, limited, and brewpub-exclusive beers with published ABV, IBU, hop, and malt details. Eight named selections include M-43, the first New Orthodox IPA, and brewpub exclusives Grand Pale Rye Ale, Mitten Malt, and Low Orbit. Detroit Dwarf earned a World Beer Cup silver medal. The selection and quality receives consistent praise.
Menu strengths
- — Detailed first-party specifications cover ABV, IBU, hop varieties, and malt bills across the range.
- — Brewpub-exclusive beers including Grand Pale Rye Ale, Mitten Malt, and Low Orbit give the brewhouse its own distinct releases.
- — M-43 anchors the New Orthodox IPA series with Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops.
Standout selections
- — M-43 — New England IPA, 6.8% ABV, 65 IBU, $14.99 per 4-pack to-go; first release in the New Orthodox IPA series with Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops.
- — Grand Pale Rye Ale — brewpub-exclusive pale ale, 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU, $10.99 per 4-pack; Michigan-grown copper and Chinook hops with cold-climate rye.
- — Mitten Malt — brewpub-exclusive German-style pils, 5% ABV, 30 IBU, $10.99 per 4-pack; Mitten State Malt pilsner malt and Michigan-grown Zuper Saazer hops.
- — Boss Tweed — double New England IPA, 9.3% ABV, 68 IBU, $17.99 per 4-pack; citrusy hops with tropical peach, mango, and tangerine aromas.
Pricing: To-go 4-packs range from $5.00 for Boreal to $18.99 for MI, MI, MI; M-43 is $14.99, Boss Tweed and Single Double El Dorado Cryo are $17.99, and several brewpub exclusives are $10.99–$11.99. All prices plus deposit.
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