Flight of BeerAlpena, with its modest population of just over 10,000, might be small, but it still has a nice offering of breweries and cideries.

While Alpena may boast fewer breweries, wineries, and cideries than larger cities, don’t overlook the chance to savor these local delights. As a charming hub in Northeast Michigan, Alpena makes for an excellent starting point to uncover the region’s hoppy brews, flavorful wines, and crisp ciders.

Breweries

  • Austin Brothers Beer Company: A family-owned brewery offering a diverse range of craft beers, including seasonal and specialty brews. Great place to stop for lunch, dinner or a late-night snack. Find them at 821 W. Miller Street.
  • Hopside Brewery: Alpena’s first legal distillery, boasting an extensive beer selection, seltzers, and house-made spirits. Their menu has the typical pizza, burgers, sandwiches, nachos you would expect but with a unique twist. Visit them at 129 West Chisholm St.

Cideries

  • Knaebe’s Apple Farm & Ciderworks: Located just west of Rogers City, north of Alpena, Knaebe’s offers a wide array of apples, fresh cider, and handcrafted hard cider, along with wood-fired pizza. Find them at 2621 S. Karsten Road, Rogers City.
  • Presque Isle Farm Cider and Taproom: This small centennial farm offers dry ciders made with Michigan apples, focusing on traditional English-style cider. PIF Ciders offers 12 rotating taps of dry cider made with Michigan apples. Besides their ciders, they host live music and other events. Visit them at 205 W. Chisholm Street.

Explore Alpena’s breweries and cideries. Alpena’s small-town charm packs a punch in flavor.

For the latest offerings and hours, check their websites or contact them directly. After you explore Alpena’s breweries and cideries, visit Up North Breweries