Michigan Has 2 of the Best Beer Gardens in America
Michigan is a top spot to get your beer on, and that includes beer gardens. The region has a ton of fantastic beer gardens, and that’s a great thing, especially in the warmer months. Who doesn’t love to enjoy some bubbly brew outside, amid a lovely outdoor setting? Now, two Michigan beer gardens have been named the best in the country.
Michigan Beer Gardens
So, what is a beer garden? It’s possible you’ve been to one and don’t even know it. “A beer garden is defined as an outdoor area where alcohol and food are served and consumed,” according to the Webstaurant Store. “Unlike other outdoor spaces that serve alcohol, beer gardens are surrounded by trees and other forms of greenery.” Craft Beer & Brewing adds, “Beer Gardens are open-air spaces where beer is served at rather simple tables, often under trees. Beer gardens are considered a core element of southern German beer culture, but the concept has been copied and modified to fit into any beer oriented gastronomical environment.”
The experts at USA Today have released their roster of the best beer gardens in America, as part of their 10 Best series. This series has experts picking spots for which to vote, and then readers voting for their favorites. They state that these spots are a great place to sip “a delicious beverage in a gorgeous outdoor space,” of course.
As for Michigan, No. 3 on the tally is Watermark Brewing Company, located at 5781 St. Joseph Avenue in Stevensville, with USA Today raving about their outdoor space, which “boasts lush greenery, comfortable seating, fire pits, and open-air views perfect for gatherings of all sizes.” Then, No. 2 on the roster is the great Hop Lot Brewing Co. at 658 S.W. Bay Shore Dr. in Suttons Bay. “Embracing its Northern Michigan roots, Hop Lot Brewing’s beer garden invites guests to warm up around the campfire or relax at a picnic table while enjoying their brews,” USA Today notes.
It’s worth noting that No. 1 on the tally is Henmick Farm & Brewery located at 4380 N. Old State Road in Delaware, Ohio, which offers “a renovated 1860s barn houses the taproom and brewing facilities, and the expansive outdoor garden features stone and grass patios equipped with fire pits, picnic tables, and plenty of open space.” What’s interesting is that here, guests can bring their own food, but they can also purchase food from local food trucks, according to USA Today.
