This place on Grand River right in the heart of Howell was quite the find. It has a sizeable bar with chairs with backs and probably seats a dozen. There are a bunch of tables and a separate game room with a couple of corn hole games. I had the Cerveza de Chile which was wonderful, a beer with good chili flavor but without the heat. We shared the special which was fried chicken on a waffle with a honey dressing. It was very tasty but a little messy. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and chatty, they went out of the way to change to TV to the tiger game although two or three people had to work on it. It was a good stop, we will, no doubt, be back. read more

Aberrant Ales - Breweries Near Me - Howell, Michigan

Very welcome addition to Howell's growing bar scene. Great beer selection. All the beers were extremely smooth. Some of my favorites were the English ales, which had a hint of Belgium style mixed in. The Stout de Olla has one of the better coffee flavors I've tasted in a Coffee stout. For IPA lovers, there is the west coast IPA with 77 IBUs. We tried the pizza and sliders (came with fries). The pizzas were small, but the fresh mozzarella on top saved the day. The sliders were juicy and flavorful. Try their dipping sauces, they have a ton! They have a side game room with corn hole. Very beautiful room. Can wait to go back. Keep up the good work. read more

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We went for Sunday brunch. There was not a huge selection but it was hard to decide because everything looks good. We ordered the huevos ranchero and the breakfast empanadas. They were both excellent. The waitstaff was also very friendly and fast! Can't wait to go back. read more

Good beer selection. Very good service. Very nice space with indoor and outdoor seating. And cornhole read more

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Mediocre Pizza, service and terrible music. For a place that plays hip hop it was seriously lacking diversity. Didn't see one person of color. I came in with my nephew for a slice and all I heard from the music selection were F bombs. NWA was playing. I'm an adult, but the kid was in shock. To top it off, the cooks weren't wearing masks. They were laughing and coughing without covering their mouths. Disgusting. Won't be going back. read more

We did takeout. Wanted to support a local business but the workers and patrons are not practicing covid safety. The dining room and patio are open. However, all but 2 people were not wearing masks. This includes the cooks and the servers--the people handling and serving your food--no masks. None of diners either. When we got the food home it was bland and not tasty at all. They have a "special" for taco Tuesday--$3/taco...with no sides. Well 3 tacos on special cost more than the street tacos on the menu (same number). The burger was good--hence 2 stars. Overall disappointing. read more

Aberrant Ales - Breweries Near Me - Howell, Michigan

The atmosphere is almost cute but it somehow lacking in warmth and coziness. The high ceilings provide terrible acoustics for the restaurant making it difficult to carry conversation over the sound of babies crying, people talking, and chairs dragging across the cement floor. The corn hole area was a nice touch. There were several interesting beers available and the waitress nicely gave us several samples before we made our final selection of amber ale. I had a burger with feta fries. The burger was actually quite delicious and the fries were just okay. I also tried the sweet potato fries that were very good! The turkey sandwich with aoli sauce was also yummy. Overall, Food was better than atmosphere read more

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I'm a non drinker, but find myself in brew houses frequently due to my husband and his best friend being avid beer drinkers. It's a nice perk when places have a decent food menu. We visited Aberrant this weekend and enjoyed it a great deal! The only odd/surprising thing was that our nachos were cold. Not like, room-temp-was-once-warm-but-sat-too-long, but meant-to-be-cold-but-unexpected. Both types of nachos we ordered were served cold. Super delicious nonetheless, so not complaining. Just giving a heads up to those who may follow us! I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the soft pretzels and they were standard, good. Friends had the chicken and waffles and raved about them. Husband had the BBQ pork nachos and a bowl of beer cheese soup. Soup was spicy and delish. The chips for the nachos (I think they called them pub chips?), were SO GOOD. I couldn't stop eating them despite the fact that I "wasn't hungry". Lol. read more

This brewery has the most amazing food! We stopped in downtown Howell for a shopping trip and our friend recommended Aberrant Ales for lunch. We ordered the Naan Nibblers to start - so so good! And then we tried the Sliders and Chicken Sandwich called 'Mother Clucker Jones'. Guys, this was the BEST Chicken sandwich I have ever had! The slaw and sweet chili sauce on top was delicious and it was cooked perfectly. Their French Fries are great, and I loved the sweet potato fries as well. We just ventured out for our second trip (1 hour from home but totally worth the drive!) and the chicken sandwich was just as good as I remembered! Well done Aberrant Ales! Thank you for the awesome service, great COVID safety updates for seating and service, and the delicious brews! read more

Was overpriced but good. Waitress didn't do anything but set the food on the table. I dropped my napkin on the ground and when I asked for another one she pointed to the one on the table like ? Instead of just giving me some more napkins. Don't know what her fuss was about it. I also left a 20% cash tip on the table. I don't think that I signed the receipt (I payed with a card) yet she also added a 20% tip to my bill. Not cool. Food was good but giving yourself a 40% after doing not much of anything and committing fraud isn't right. read more

This is your modern day brewery. Maybe not what you picture for a brewery with the large picture windows letting in sunlight and modern decor with a very simple clean look, but very welcoming and fresh. They have a decent list of brews on tap and will let you sample. They offer flights for $7 as well. They also have a food menu and their pizzas are fantastic. They have a wood fire oven so the pizzas are cooked to perfection. Their menu also includes panini's, sliders, salads and small bites. Our server was helpful when we asked for favorites and recommendations. The brewery is spacious and open and behind the wall of the bar is an open area with a few couches and cornhole. Great spot to catch up with friends! read more

Par for course. Smells like a deep fryer. Pros: great location in downtown howell. I love that they offer food, although i didn't partake. Beers were solid, but nothing outstanding. I enjoyed the sour and the stout de olla the most. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Cons: atmosphere was blah. For being a newer brewery in an increasingly saturated scene, i'd like to see something, anything, more unique to set them apart. Don't get me wrong, it's nice, but the decor is just very typical and overdone. Mug club mugs are the most boring i've seen in a brewery: all of them are the same, and one of maybe 4 colors. Biggest disappointment was i couldn't order a 10oz. of any beers, i had to order either a sampler or a pint, which is surprising as 10oz. pours are standard at most every other brewery. The glass even had a 10oz. mark! Also, the beer list was not updated. All in all, i am glad to see a brewery in downtown howell and look forward to see how it will evolve and grow in the future. Worth at least checking out. read more

So we went to hike on a trail and get some food. The second we got there I could tell it was a brewery. We got our seat and orderd. "The daddy mac" and the tacos. The 1 thing about the daddy mac it that its mac n cheese in a waffle cone with a spice kick. The were both great. In another room there was cornhole. So my experience here was pretty great! read more

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Pros: beer and wings Cons: pizza Meh:service I was stoked to try this place. They really shine from a beer standpoint. They are relatively new, so you really can't judge them too harsh yet. Having said that, I was really impressed! Their cream stout and IPAs were great. The beer is really well done and balanced. Each beer was an awesome representation of the style. I really like the potential in expanding their beer list and experimenting with some adjunct stouts, new England IPAs, and barrel aged beers. I would definitely go back for the beer. The food on the other hand. We ordered boneless wings and a pizza. The wings were homemade and crispy. I would absolutely order them again. The pizza was awful. It reminded me of pizza I slopped together as a 12 year old trying to be creative. The sauce wasn't very fl avorful and cheese barely melted. It tasted like it was sitting around for a very long time. Really poorly executed. My wife, son, and myself all passed on it. The service wasn't awful or slow but it was neither friendly or informative. I'd really only take a half star off for it but you know how that goes. In closing, it's a 3.5 star place. If/when they get their pizza game together and refine the service they are a solid 4 to 5. Great potential here and I'll definitely reassess them in the coming months. read more

We tried Aberrant Ales shortly after it opened and had some of the usual new business issues but now they've had time to work out the bugs and we finally decided to give them another try. Twice. First of all, a loud "sports bar" vibe just doesn't work for us these days so sitting inside isn't an option but they do have some outdoor seating and on two occasions we stopped by to have a bite to eat. Attempt #1 was a complete bust. We sat down and eventually a waitress came out, said she'd be right out with menus and . . . nothing, zip. nada. We waited for over 15 minutes. I looked inside and she was leaning on the bar chatting with other staff members. The place was nearly empty. So we left and walked over to 2Fogs. Problem solved. Then, feeling reckless, I decided to try again. A beautiful Friday afternoon around 2:00. Sat outside and, yep, waited. Waitress shows up says "I'm the only one here, do you want a menu?" Gee, what a great welcome, am I imposing? But I toughed it out and eventually got my order in and even received my lunch and drink. In between, however, my lonely waitress managed to chit chat with friends sitting at the other picnic table instead of A.) Taking my order, B.) Delivering my order, C.) Delivering my check and D.) Taking my payment. Perhaps she misunderstands the word "wait" in the word waitress. I was reluctant to post this review until I saw numerous other reviews mention the awful service here. On the upside the beer and food was good. Too bad you have to set your calendar in order to enjoy them. read more

Gorgeous building - definitely a place I would bring friends to hang. As another reviewer mentioned, the beers are all very smooth. Order a flight to see which is your favorite. The stouts are delicious! Can't wait to see what other types of brews they roll out. The Michigan salad and corned beef sliders have been my favorite meal items so far. Fantastic addition to downtown Howell! read more

Went for taco Tuesday. Went in and the waiter we had was nice but didn't really pay attention to us all that much. We of course had tacos and I thought they were okay but they were extremely wet. I literally had a swamp on my plate. I asked what type of pop they serve and the waiter just said oh you know average stuff. I'm a non drinker so I cannot tell you about beers but to me this place isn't exceptional but exceptionally average. Prob won't go back. read more

Terrible service appetizers took 30 minutes and came out cold, we were told 30min after ordering that they did not have pizza Extremely frustrating. No napkins, silverware or plates provided. Waitress's parents happened to sit in adjacent table and the father attacked me and challenged me to a fight because he didn't like the tone of voice I was using while asking his daughter for basic services. read more

I moved away last year and didn't know this was in town. I came back for work and went last night. I wished I would have known it was there when I lived local. Nice spot good beats and food. Bourbon sriracha sauce was top notch. Good spot. read more

Omg went there on a Friday night...it was a Chucky Cheese of brew pubs. The little kids were as thick as flies. Walked in walked out, it's a place for parents to drink with their very young children. SAD examples read more

Cool atmosphere, yummy food and creative beer options. Their stout was my favorite, and the chicken and waffles (has a different name) is amazing! read more

Stopped in and did a flight of beers. They we decent, not mind blowing, but good. We had great service and it was a cool place to hang out. I'd go back for sure next time I'm in town. read more

With the field of craft brew pubs getting crowded Aberrant Ales stands ahead of all the others in the area. I sampled 8 of the beers on tap along with pickle fries and a excellent chef salad. The core beers were okay but the two farmhouse sours and the wheat beer were outstanding. The building has high ceilings and lots of elbow room this would be a good place the meet friends or have birthday parties. read more

By far one of my favorite brewery house in Livingston County. Best Beer, best service and the menu is amazing.

Great establishment! We have been coming here since they opened. Service is wonderful and food is delish! Special thanks to Hannah, Kelsey, Lee and Melissa!!!! read more

Could have given this place a 3-4. Beer is pretty good. Brewery theme is cool but my bartender is awful. Only one at the bar and she hasn't said a word to me other than getting my beer. Some people just shouldn't be behind the bar. Much prefer Brewery Becker in Brighton. Solid all the way around and it's only a twenty minute drive there. read more

Bad service. We sat outside and it was a slow day. Just saw my server yappin to other employees. We never got our waters or ranch. Food was good. The pop was flat. Waited about 25 mins just to get our check to leave. read more

Food was only ok. The tacos were weirdly wet and flavorless. No spice and I don't like heat but was surprised the flavor was totally lacking (no salt!) The waitress wasn't friendly with us until the bill came but was rude and annoyed with me that I brought my 4 year old in. It's was 1pm on a Tuesday and the Place was empty. I can see why. read more

Awesome place! Great atmosphere, great food, and overall wonderful experience. Prices are extremely reasonable and quality of food and beer is very high. 10/10 would recommend to a loved one. 0/10 would recommend to someone I hated. read more

Great place to play cornhole, have a yummy beer and visit. Great decor. Wonderful place to hang out.

Had a Valentine's Day lunch here with my hubby. Tasted a flight of very good and unique brews. Food was delish. He got the Cobb salad and I had the Vinny panini. Both were excellent! read more

Great beer, terrible service from behind the bar. Go to Clearys or 2Fogs before this place. If the brunette lady with large a large chest is there stay clear. Seems like it's her first bar job. She is not a nice person and should be in the kitchen or somewhere out of public service. I live in Howell and will never go back. read more

Very good beer, simple menu but great selections. The atmosphere is good and it is lot more spacious than you would expect. I am happy that this place serves food, but I do think they have some room to improve on the food. read more

My husband and I have been here a handful of times. Everything has been great from the food to the waitresses! Staff always has great recommendations to try different craft beers. We loved the build your own pizza, the tender chicken nuggets and the naan nibblers!! Look forward to our next date night! read more

I had horrible service, our waitress was one of the laziest people I have ever (Hanna) we used to like going to this brewery but I won't be back with the lazy people working, read more

Excellent beer, food, and service. Cool location, not too far off highway. Recommend the West Coast IPA and the sweet potato fries. read more

Aberrant Ales - Breweries Near Me - Howell, Michigan

Beers are pretty good, food selection is ok. Portion size is something to be desired.

Great food and even better beer. Perfect location in downtown Howell. Clearly not a restaurant...this is a brewery that serves food. And they have a cornhole league!!! Ask the owner Clark for a tour...you won't be disappointed read more

This place is awesome! Good beer and corn hole games. Food is pretty good for being bar food. Good place to go have lunch or have drinks later on with some friends. read more

This is the best thing that ever happened to downtown Howell. Great beer, great atmosphere and great owners!!!!!!! read more