I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review of Kuhnhenn. I've been going to the place for years. They usually have 8+ of their award winning beers on tap. The most recent time I was there, in December, they were even selling some bottles! That meant we could actually take some of their brews with us home, to Chicago! It made my husband and I very happy. On that visit in December we also found out that the place has expanded. They knocked out the wall that was separating the bar from the brew supply shop. Now the place is twice as big! It was definitely something that needed to be done, because the place was often very busy. Don't worry about the supply shop, it just moved into the next building over. They have great beers, interesting meads and they also make their own wines. The bar is very cozy, the kind of place that's nice to live near. They now serve 10" pizzas in addition to the meats, cheese and crackers, and free popcorn. I also forgot to mention that Kuhnhenn is smoke free! read more

Right next to the AutoHaus in Warren, Kuhnhenn's is better than your standard neighborhood pub. A wide variety of house brews should satisfy anyone. If you are strictly a Bud Light/Labatt person that looks down your nose at a microbrew, you are missing out. I'm more of a stout or porter person and can't recommend the Road Rash or Imperial Stout enough. Word to the wise, after 2 Imperials it will hit you hard. If you are there when the Creme Brule Java Stout is available, you owe it to yourself to try it. One of the best beers I've tasted. The food selection is limited to snacks and personal pizzas so bring your own or have it delivered there. The music on the weekends is also worth making the trip for. Catch Julie Nager or Reggie Smith if you can. Both are great live. read more

Snapshot - Tons of craft-beer options brewed in-house by a fantastic team of beer-loving experts. They have an option for every type of beer lover that darkens their door. Kuhnhenn's Brewery has some of the best micro-brewery beer in the Metro Detroit area. I've had all of the following beers: Hefeweizen, Simcoe Silly, Dripa, 99 Weisse Balloons, #9, Strawberry Panty Dropper, Loonie Kuhnie, Oatmeal Stout, Raspberry Eisbock and 4th Dementia. I must say, they do a GREAT job of executing the styles of all of them. Their Bavarian Hefeweizen is one of the best American hefeweizen's I've ever had. I can't get enough of it. Go here for great beer. Bonus: You can order food in from other places. Pizza? Chinese? Italian? Whatever you want, they allow. read more

The stouts, the wine, the meads are all amazing! Hands down the best microbrewery beer I've ever had. It makes me sad that I can't give the whole 5 stars because the service can be really hit or miss, more times being a miss. To be honest, I don't come here as often as I'd like to because of the service. There's nothing more frustrating than being totally ignored! read more

first, i want to say i'm sad to leave this review b/c i can't really accurately judge the kuhnhenn brewing company. i can only critique the man who answered the phone when i called today with a quick question. I called to see if i could use my living social voucher this saturday. he said very rudely and dismissively : you picked the worst afternoon to call. i have 200 people in the bar with our winter solstice release and i'd have to find the boss. i'm sure you can just come in saturday b/c that's how it's been done in the past. i replied: ok... and he hung up. so i was going to just plan on coming in but thought maybe i should check and see if they had a calendar online just to be safe. turns out they do (which i guess i just should have checked first as to not bother that man :/) and it says very clearly on this saturday: NO LIVING SOCIAL. so....had i not checked i would have come in (after what the man on the phone told me) and would have been told that this is the one saturday they are not accepting the living social coupon. i feel like the person i spoke with should have checked with someone regarding this since he clearly did not know the correct answer. i am still planning on coming in to use my living social deal...hopefully my negative vibes about this place will be changed! read more

I've been going to Kuhnhenn for quite a few years now. The atmosphere can vary. I've had nice relaxing visits for a pint with a few friends to seeing someone being served too much before exposing himself and trying to start fights. I started avoiding weekends for awhile because it got to crowded but the expansion may have helped that. Service is hit or miss, I've had waitresses that were absolutely awesome one visit and completely rude three later(telling my friend to go to starbucks for a cup of coffee.) Selection is usually great with about 8 or so taps. Growler prices are about $10-28. Fourth Dementia fills have doubled in price within the past few years. There isn't a wide selection of food but the mini pizzas are good and there is free popcorn. The owners Bret and Eric can be jerks. To sum it up; the beer is great, the service isn't. read more

If you're a huge craft beer fan, you'll love this brewery. The drinks are magical, the staff is super friendly, and there always are good vibes here. I always recommend first-timers to get the Dripa, and then experiment with what they wanna get. Flights are available so take advantage of those. It isn't a full blown restaurant, but there's snacks, plus free popcorn, but the main focus is your carefully crafted drinks, so if you need to, bring your food with you. So the beer, wine, ciders, and meads are really great here, of course which ones you'll like are up to you. read more

I was not impressed. The prices are out of control and too expensive. Even if you want to sample, bring your check book. A few of the brews we had wre decent, but not worth the price. There are many more options in the area that are cheaper, have similar or better offerings and better customer service. read more

What's the difference between good service at Kuhnhenn's, UFOs and the Loch Ness Monster? Two of them may actually exist. The beer is the best. It has ruined other beer for me. The atmosphere is good. It's a place that says "come and drink". Don't come for food, don't come to watch the game and especially don't come to get treated well by the waitstaff/bartenders/owners. read more

I've been there only once few months ago when i was in Michigan visiting family and friends I didn't get any food I just had some beer. I did try the Loco Yokel which is a farmhouse ale and definitely was amazing. I do appreciate that used 100% Michigan malted and grown barley & wheat on the contrary of other claims of bad service, I had a great service at the bar and did figure out I was new among my other friends and gave me a complimentary size upgrade on my beer. I can't wait to visit this place again and try other beers read more

Kuhnhenn's is a pretty unassuming brewery. You don't hear a ton about their beer but I'd say they're one of the better local breweries. The DRIPA is outstanding. It'll put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step....and after about 6 you may face plant. I'm not a die hard fan but KBs is a solid place to spend a Saturday night. A lot of people just hanging out and enjoying the beer and the conversation. Since I first started coming here, the food choices have expanded a bit. It used to be meat and cheese plates and the soft filled pretzels. And while the pretzels were always good, I think they have pizza now (or you can at least order from the local Jet's) and maybe a few other options to nosh on while you enjoy your beer of choice. If you haven't been it's time to check it out. read more

The is a brewery! Not a bar. They only serve beers. They have a large selection of quality beers. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and the staff is always nice. We go here every visit home, as the husband is a beer snob. I like the pop corn machine they have tucked in the back corner. WHO dosent live popcorn. The parking lot of small so if its a busy night, take that into consideration. All in all, good beer, good music, good people, GOOD FUN! read more

Let's get this out of the way: Kuhnhenn's strength is their beer. They have the type of experimental and high ABV type brews that drive beer geeks like me absolutely nuts. When I was there last time, they had Aldebaran, Lunar Eclipse, and I was fortunate enough that they still had Bourbon Barrel Fourth Dementia from their Winter Solstice party. Fourth Dementia was an awesome sipper, and Bourbon Barrel Fourth Dementia just blew my mind. These beers are reasonably priced to drink there and for growler fills, which is a huge plus. They also sell bottles of beer to go. Now the downside. Last time we were there, our waitress did not care. Seriously, the whole time she acted like she hated tips. At the end of our time there, we did not want to give her something she hated so much. Their food is not really worthwhile. We snacked on a few things, and the pretzel was ok, but the pizza was no better than Digiorno (probably not as good), and I would not get the wings again. Actually, I'll just come for the beer and eat somewhere else. The layout is fine, more reminiscent of a German beer hall than a hip craft beer center, which I am fine with. Wooden tables and high stools are perfect for that kind of feel. It is sort of in the middle of nowhere, but it is a destination location for me anyway. The moral of the story: drink the beer. read more

Great beer selection, bartenders in a hurry and an excellent selection of both wine and mead. The food? Well, jeez. I will be blunt in saying that they have a pretty crappy selection on the menu. I came here hoping to get a bite to eat and a couple of brews while I was in MI for work, but well, to my surprise the extent of their menu basically a personal pizza and some pretzels. So given that I did not eat since lunch and I was in possession of a company rental car, I did not think some of their beer was the right choice at that time. A shame really. I wanted to try some of their White Devil on tap, but 8%+ on an empty stomach means trouble. However, I did buy several to go bottles (that I was going to get anyway). So now in CA, I have 4 bottles of Barrel Aged Fourth Dementia and a couple of bottles of mead. The staff was friendly, but just a bit hurried. Understandable though as I'm sure they get pretty packed so this was just how they are used to running. The only things I would ask be improved are the following - - Please get a better food menu. Some sandwiches or something would be great. - I would LOVE to see a better bottled selection. White Devil would have been purchased too if It was available in something besides tap and growler fills. - Umm.... well that's about it. It's a cool little spot, good room inside and it smells awesome. read more

Why are they so under the radar for beer geeks? This craft beer is amazing and some of the best I have ever had. Hidden away 15 minutes outside of Detroit, Kuhnhenn creates amazing crafts. From simple IPA's like their DRIPA to the A Few Shillings to Many you can't go wrong. They brew on location, large tasting room and bottles/growlers to go. read more

I live in the area and have driven past Kuhnhenn's a million times but I've never had the opportunity to check it out until a few weeks ago for a friends birthday. I was very pleased and had a great time! When you first walk in you'll be surprised about how spacious it is compared to the outside look of the building. It's built like a typical brewery and has huge wooden tables and a large wooden bar with all the brewing equipment in sight and all over the place. Which gives a nice homey ambiance, making you feel laid back and comfortable The food is bar food, nothing that'll knock your socks off. But the beer and wine (which is obviously all home made) is delicious and tasty! I ordered an interesting and fun golden wine called the "Sicilian Grillo". It had a good mellow start when first drinking with a fruity aftertaste following a little bite of acidity for a pleasant surprise. The price was $12, not bad for home made wine. Service was lame and understaffed. They made up for this though by letting you bring your own outside games and food to enjoy. Good idea, because the longer you stay the more you'll order to drink. Wonderful place to bring a big group of friends and just kick it, mingle, play games, and get hammered. read more

This is a brewery which is a hidden gem. Some of the best beer in Michigan and I would say the country is located here. They offer a wide selection of excellent draft beers, everything from 4-11%. Excellent beers, including Creme Brulee Stout, Simcoe Silly, Dripa(Which won best IPA in world last year(2012). In addition, they rotate a cider every week, and they are always delicious. They have a very good wine selection, from fruit wines to dryer non fruity reds. Interior is quite large, and on a busy night, you may be hard pressed to find parking. Wood tables, high top, and large wrap around wood bar. They offer freshly popped popcorn which is always really nice and goes with the beer. Brought my brother here for his birthday and they took him in the back and gave him a tasting of the barrel aged 4th Dementia right out of the barrel. Sometimes customer service takes a hit when it is really busy, but never really had an issue. Give this place a try! read more

I do declare, this place has food! I didn't get it, but the cheese and crackers looks good, and reasonable in the price department. I didn't get the food, but I wish I had see a review with this info, because I wouldn't have eaten before coming if I had known. Dripa was one of the smoothest 9% beers I've ever had. I get why it's won awards. The overall vibe in here was really good- down to earth, spacious. Fun place for sure. read more

The best "crafted" and most creative beers in Michigan, and judging from all their awards, one of the best across the nation. The beers are simply some of the most interesting and flavorful I've ever had. DRIPA is head and shoulders above the competition, with unequaled complexity, smoothness, and finish. The dark beers are all delicious. This is a beer lover's paradise, with so many interesting beers on tap that you need to come back several times to fully appreciate the breadth of the offering. This is a down home place, unpretentious and friendly. The help has always been great when I've been there. They let you taste any beer, and bring you the sample with a smile. I suspect that those few who complain about it are really the ones with an attitude problem. If you come here, do us all a favor and check your attitude at the door. To those who complain about the lack of food, give them a break: They don't have a kitchen! And they let you bring in any food you want. Plus, they have a huge popcorn machine that you can dip into for free, as many times as you want. I call that class. Moreover, they now have a second location -- with kitchen -- and great food. read more

Beer, beer, beer. I've only been here once but it was awesome. I had the Drupal, um, wait, that is a content management platform for the internets. Dripal? Whatever the spelling the beer was awesome. The prices are higher than a can of Natty Light, but you get what you pay for. A neat looking food truck was parked outside but I did not order from it. I'll be back! read more

I've only been here a few times, but every time we have a good time. The beer is great to sample... I have to try the wine! The waitress was great, the chili was great! I look forward to our next gathering... here. read more

Had a flight, all of the beers were fantastic! Wish it had more food but the great beer and helpful staff more than make up for it

This is the second time I've been here. Both times I've gotten a flight of beer. They have a pretty big selection of beer sorted by category which is helpful. The flight is 19$ which I think is fair. Some of the choices are meads. All of it was super tasty. The service was also great. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were efficient and nice. We also got both the jalepeno pretzel and the cream cheese one. I thought the cream cheese one was really good! I'm not much of a spicy person but my boyfriend really liked the jalepeno one as well. The cheese was on the inside of the pretzels which was cool. Also liked the atmosphere of this place and the fact that they have Mario even though I didn't get a chance to play it. read more

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A great place for on-site made beer, Meade and wine. They have a huge menu with a lot of variety that there should be something for everyone in your group. They also have a small food menu as well, but you are welcome to bring in outside food and hang out. The only downside is that this place is becoming so popular that it is hard to find parking. GQ magazine rated it one of the best places in the US to grab a drink, so if you haven't already, definitely check them out! read more

The four star rating is solely for the beer and certainly not the food, ambiance or service. I have been coming here for 7 or 8 years now and find Kuhnhenn to be the best brewery in Michigan, by a wide margin. Sure Shorts is cool, Founders does a few good barrel aged beers, Bell's is popular(and overrated), but Kuhnhenn does it for me for some reason. Every time I come here there is something on draft that hits the spot. Prices are high, but no big deal there. I would caution against buying bottles as they have had many infection issues in the past. But for my money Kuhnhenn wins the MI beer wars easily. There are negatives. The food is bad and really there isn't much to choose from anyway. The service can be terrible or decent depending on the day. It doesn't make a difference who serves you because I have had good and bad service from the same people. Place can get packed, especially during bottle releases and special events... I would advise avoiding those happenings. If you come here, especially when busy, expect to wait and consider ordering two beers at a time. read more

Many people call this place a hidden treasure- since it is a bit off the beaten track. In the same parking lot is a beer making store! Do you know nothing will be left to chance. read more

Kuhnhenn is an interesting place to visit. It's kind of out of the way...not really a restaurant, but a bar with a couple light food options on order. The BEER: They have some definite hits and misses. The misses aren't necessarily bad, but are pretty firmly average. You can do some tasters which are a good way to explore. The 99 LuftBallon Berliner Weisse was quite good. they also had a few solid IPA's, but nothing I would place in the top 100 beer category. I have to say, I think they're trying to do too much, which is why so many of their beers are average. They also make some meads and pyments and some other alcoholic concotions which I almost universally did not care for. They're served in very small glasses at higher prices and do not nearly measure up to the quality of other meads like those from B. Nektar. The SERVICE: was pretty good. All of the staff were both friendly and knowledgeable. They didn't mind us spreading out a bit to play Euchre. The VIBE: It's a little weird here. Seems to get a very local crowd...definitely not craft beer snobs, but something was just a little off about it. I can't put my finger on it, but I just knew I didn't want to be a regular here. Definitely a good relaxing stop on your Michigan beer tour. read more

I love this place because I love good beer. This place has several OUTSTANDING beers (and some wines too). If you are a microbrew hound, don't think twice, just go. You'll love it. I'd give it 5 stars if they had a better food menu. The food menu is very limited and is, admittedly, all stuff that goes very well with beer. read more

Excellent beer, friendly and helpful staff, fun and casual atmosphere. Been going here for 8 years whenever I'm in the area to meet friends for a few beers or just to pick up a couple growlers. They recognize they are in the business of making beer not food, so, you are allowed to bring in any outside food you would like (cooler of snacks, carryout, or have food delivered there while you enjoy the inventive beers). Also, they often have great food trucks parked outside which makes eating there easy. Which food trucks and when are often posted on their facebook page as well as their beer specials. Note - they have a couple emergency food items (frozen pizza, sausage/cheese and always free popcorn) but only recommend as a backup. read more

I'm definitely a fan of Kuhnhenn... particularly of the Double Rice IPA, DRIPA =) .. This beer I can drink, enjoy, drink, enjoy, and keep drinking and enjoying all night =) ... it does creep up on me though, but it's just sooooo good! it's a delicate, refreshing, aromatic IPA without the excess bitterness to tear your taste buds apart. I also favor the Loonie Kuhnnie and Simcoe Silly. I think their mead selection is good but not stellar. I go primarily for the afore-mentioned beers, and I hit Kuhnhenn every other month... been for years years years =) ... I like their expanded taproom, wide open and inviting =) The only problem with Kuhnhenn is that when it's packed it's extremely loud.. I would suggest they add some sound deadening material to the ceilings. But other than that, it's always a great night with great beer and great friends =) Another cool thing is their brew supply store next door =) I usually go to other homebrew stores because they're stocked a bit better, but it's always convenient to stop by this brewstore and pick up a few ingredients or items before grabbing a pint. Very recommended!!! read more

This is definitely my favorite brewery in the area. Their beers and wines are unique, flavorful, and delicious. They have something for everyone. They have some food choices that are good but the best part is that you can bring any food to the bar or even order in. I also like the environment of Kuhnhenn which they continue to improve. The bar is family friendly but definitely much more of an adult environment. However, it's not rare to see kids enjoying a root beer at Kuhnhenn with their family. The only thing that keeps Kuhnhenn from getting 5 stars is their service. While the wait staff is all friendly and helpful they are not known for the speediness. The servers are great about splitting bills though which is a plus as a member of the generation that never has cash. What keeps me from read more

I'll agree with the previous poster that Kuhnhenn has Dragonmead beat on location, building and atmosphere... however we're missing one key ingredient there: beer. This is a brewery after all. I really wanted to like their beer, especially with some of the crazy concoctions they've come up with. Beers with names like Breakfast Sausage, Captain Crunchberry, etc etc: these beers sound awesome until the sad reality hits your tongue and you realize why you've never heard of similar flavors elsewhere... they taste horrific. I'm unfortunately too far away to have tried this place more than a few times, and I hate to trash a MI brewery based on a handful of their experimental beers so I'll give a 3 star review here. I admire the creativity and I'm sure they can't all come out tasting great, at least they try something different. read more

Beer is ok, service is poor and they don't have any food. I generally think this place is overrated. The general store next door for beer supplies is pretty solid. read more

I'm giving them a 3 because the service wasn't that great for how not busy they were. My fiancé and I sat down and waited for 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged. I don't know if other people have had similar experiences..from the reviews I've read, it sounds like maybe we were just unlucky. We both had flights and the beer was pretty good. We ended up buying a growler of their Blueberry DRIPA since it was something we both really liked and tasted pretty unique. Our bill ended up being 70.00 for 2 flights, 1 appetizer, and the growler. read more

Excellent beer selection and as it often is at good breweries, something for everyone. Flights of 5 choices are $13, which isn't too bad. Really enjoyed the Creme Brulee. From the outside, it looks a bit old and dated, but on the inside it's quite fresh and impressive. read more

The good: I like going here for the beer. And that's it. They do make great beer. DRIPA for example is superb. The bad: Service is usually very slow. Waiting to order your first beer in a dead place is not cool. The TVs have image burn in them making it un-enjoyable to even watch sporting events. Other: I actually like the atmosphere. I like being able to see out large windows and see some brewing in action. read more

Ahhh... The Kuhn... Horrible service (still love the staff)... non existent menu... Free popcorn... Great beer... What's not to love? Seriously... Great beer... Unrefined, honest, real craft beer. My go to spot to make a "paperwork pit stop" at the end (or middle) of the work day. Did I mention great beer? Highlights: 4th Dimension, White Devil, Wit, and Fest. read more

I Was traveling and wanted to try some local flavor. This is not a place you want to go for a first date or to bring the kids after childcare. This is an old time beer hall. Loud, warm and smelling of malt. This is a place locals come for good beer after work. Some ladies were cooking up potstickers in the corner that were full of great flavor. The beer list was extensive. I had a flight of IPA s and most were very good . The service was quick and friendly. Don't order the large pretzel if you are alone. The drawback is that you had to shout to your friends to have a conversation. read more

I prefer the original location to the new one. BYOF, small food items, and popcorn... but you come here for the beer not the food. The beer is well-made and consistent. It seems a little less refined than some of the other local breweries... And that is a good thing by me. Usually have a cider in the mix. White Devil Wit DRIPPA Can't go wrong. read more

Beer is good. They have a good rotating selection of beer, ciders, and meads. Pretzels are lame don't bother spending money get free popcorn. Wish the server would have stated its a small frozen microwaved pretzel, she said small, huge, and popcorn were my options..I have to add words but the pretzel was really lame, don't buy it. Get FREE popcorn!! read more