I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if you want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Cool spot with nice outdoor seating and a couple disk golf baskets. The beer was ok nothing great. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Loved this brewery! We went for some well-deserved refreshment after our paddle on the Au Sable river. There were so many appealing options that I ordered a flight so that I could try four of them - the blueberry cream ale, ghost cherry wheat ale, Carmel pecan stout and the peanut butter porter - and all were excellent. The ghost cherry was the most subtle in flavor. Both the bartender and the other patrons were very friendly and conversational, and the absence of TVs in this pub-style setting was a nice change. The brewery has outdoor seating too, and sometimes has a food truck. The beer menu is impressive and each wood panel is a mini work of art. read more

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I love this place! I must have walked by it so many times going to the bakery across the street and never knew what a hidden gem it was! We went when the first opened on kind of a rainy Saturday. You order at the bar and then sit anywhere you would like in the brewery. Drinks were such a good price. The flights are $10 and you can try just about anything. They had a huge selection of beers, ciders, wines. A lot of interesting flavors too so i definitely recommend getting a flight! The server was super sweet and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back here this summer! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Best brewery in the area with several wines, ciders and the best beer we have had in the area that we came back for a second visit in the same day! Customer service was outstanding and overly accommodating with us visiting with our young daughters. They have a lower area with tons of board games and yard games, a fire table outside and the best playlist. Add this as a stop for a cozy, relaxed vibe and the best beers in town. The blackberry beer was our favorite! read more

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The beer is excellent. There is always a great selection and it is very easy to find one that you will like. I always try to stop at Rolling Oak or Paddle Hard on my way through grayling. The service has been consistently great each visit. They also have a lot of options for brewery "swag" and I have a few shirts from there. read more

Came in here on a rainy day. It was decently busy but there were seats available. I know it's a small town vibe but we had never been and it was not the warmest welcome while we tried to figure out how their system worked. We got one beer and went somewhere else. Prob not a spot we will go back too read more

Great Beer, Great atmosphere, Just stop in you'll like it. Peanut Butter Beer is awsome. Brown is good too.

Rolling Oak was one of our favorite breweries on this trip. The brewery is super cool and their beers AMAZING! We ended up ordering a few beers. The have a delicious peanut butter beer. My friend decided to combine two beers and OMG! He created a yummy concoction. We enjoyed talking to the beertenders and learning about the brewery. They also had a food truck serving food outside. We grabbed some stickers and our tags. We will most certainly be back! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - the outside of the building - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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I'll make this simple. I have been to breweries all over the country and this is the best one I have ever visited. Every beer is better than the last, there is literally not a bad one on the list. Wonderful atmosphere, just all around awesome read more

Our favorite stop on our trip. Traveling around Traverse, Bellaire, Gaylord and Grayling...this place by leaps, was our favorite. The atmosphere was warm and Relaxed...the people make the experience. Everyone is super friendly and engage you in real conversation. They are PASSIONATE about their craft, it comes through in the conversation and in their recommendations. Whenever we live a brewery, we grab a pint glass to go with our honored collection...today, I also grabbed a cap...we will be back!! read more

Loved this place!! It's been hard to find dark beers and they had a great selection! Del was very enjoyable to talk to and so wasn't the bartender. I feel bad that I can't remember her name (Ashley maybe?) because she was delightful! We love visiting places that appreciate the guest experience and this was it. They were very accommodating and friendly. We will be back when we come back up this way from Virginia. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Stouts & porters - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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The salad was big and delicious it was busy day we was there but we he service was great

Surprisingly great beer especially after another local stop. Nice selection of styles and relaxed layout and decor. Definite gem in the area. If you're traveling through the area and want to try excellent local beer it's worth a stop. Nice little bakery/lunch cafeteria right across the street too. read more

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Amazing beer! Got to try the Good ale, can't pass this place up! They have plenty of other choices too but definitely the stand out

Great beer great atmosphere and great people!! We swung through while hopping around town and we were so happy we did. Great service even though it was busy. My wife isn't a beer drinker, they had other options for her (seltzer, wine and ciders) I'll be back next time. Looks very dog friendly which is always fun! Enjoy!! read more

I make it up to Grayling quite a bit and knew I would try Rolling Oak at some point, but I made it a priority last month after trying their pale ale when Spike's Keg o Nails had it on draft. Possibly one of the best pales I've ever had. Fuller bodied than most with an assured but not aggressive hoppiness, smooth on the finish. I couldn't get to Rolling Oak on that trip, but paid them a call when I returned to Grayling earlier this week. I went in late afternoon and was the first customer of the day--the only customer for a while, actually. That gave me a chance to chat with the staff and learn more about their operation. They were friendly, very generous with samples (some offered without my asking), and obviously people with a passion for beer. I ordered a four-beer sample flight--an IPA, a hefeweizen, a red ale, and a smoked scottish ale. The IPA was a lighter version ("Holy Waters"), very drinkable, modestly hopped, with pleasant floral notes--would be a great patio beer for summer. The hef was also very good. One of the staff said she hadn't wanted to brew wheat beers but people kept asking for one so she did--good call. I didn't enjoy the red as much. Very smooth, though indistinct in flavor and a bit too sweet, I thought. The scottish ale was interesting, with pronounced smokiness and just a burr of hops with a roasty, wine-ish body. It would be ideal to sip at a campfire on a frosty autumn night. I also got a taste of the Range 13 IPA, stronger and fuller flavored than the Holy Waters--I ended up ordering a pint of it. In the course of sipping that, though, I also got a sample of their strawberry ale and could easily order one of those sometime, even though I'm not usually a fruit beer fan. The strawberry flavor was very mild--you knew you were still drinking a beer. Spike's had another one of their beers on draft this week, an imperial bourbon barrel stout. It didn't really resemble a stout, imperial or otherwise, so much as a very sweet, thick brown ale. That would be my least favored among their creations. But, no brewer pleases every customer with every beer, and I thought Rolling Oak hit the mark on nearly everything else. Easily the best of the Grayling breweries. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Sample flight - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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Cool spot, simple but pleasant with decent space and unique solid drinks and they have some pretty cool swag and cool bar area

This establishment might not look like much on the outside but take the time to visit! The place is unique on the inside and they have a small but delicious selection of craft beer. The seating throughout the establishment is comfortable and accommodating! Roll on in and have a few! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Absolutely fantastic find thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Walked in and was offered different samples according to my beer preference (Hoppy). Tried the Holy Water IPA and the 509 Wet Hop! Quickly ordered a flight including those samples and their Octoberfest. People were friendly and I sat at a communal table and met and talked with the locals. I stayed for quite a while because the beer was great and the conversation was enjoyable. This is a great find in Grayling and I will definitely make this another stop when traveling. Trust. read more

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Great Beer, Great Staff and 989 BBQ, you can't go wrong, this place has a very relaxed atmosphere. The selection of beer and cider and wine has something for everyone! A must if your in Grayling. read more

First time here and felt like we found a goldmine of great brews. Previous reviews said don't be fooled with how outside looks and they are right. Inside is very cool! When we first walked in we were greeted by Heather who was tending bar. She was very friendly and we were immediately made to feel relaxed. She took the time to explain their brews and provided samples, which was helpful. Jason, her husband and owner of this little gem also took time to answer our questions about his beers. I had the apple ale and was very refreshing. My husband had the Heart of the North IPA and loved it. Took some home too. This is a must stop place. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Beers on tap - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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We stopped here in a recommendation from a random guy we met while at Short's Brewery. Newly opened, Rolling Oak has six beers on tap: Bare Ass Blonde ( a solid blonde ale) Six Twelve ( a decent pale ale) Range 13 (a decent IPA) Holy Waters (also a decent IPA) North Down Brown (a decent brown) Switch Track (a very, very good brown) We didn't inquire too much into the beer club, but we overheard it being described to someone else and it sounded pretty cool. Food is minimal with just popcorn, shelled peanuts, and hummus with bagel chips. They also brew their own root beer and that was amazing. The prices were extremely reasonably, if you are in the area, definitely stop by and have a flight! read more

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This place will surprise you, bottom line. It's not much in the outside but inside it's awesome. Modern Texas farmhouse decor with a single bar and no waitstaff. But the beers... oh the beers make this a must and probably the best tasting brewery in Grayling. Every single beer I tried (7) had that great, crisp, fresh taste and unique flavor for each type. I was totally surprised but happily. They also have free popcorn and even filled a non- sanctioned double walled container for me so I could take some beer home. On top of that, they allowed my puppy to come inside since it was 92 degrees outside. Talk about killing it for their customers. I will always stop in here for a cold one! read more

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Comfortable and easy - my kind of place - great beer and very soft landing !!!!! Loved the decor ( license plates and magnetic stickers ) stop and check it out - I don't think you will be disappointed read more

Great beer! Loved both IPAs they had: the Ice House & Holy Waters. The food truck outside (Archie's) had some amazing smelling pulled pork and cheddar mac. I wish we hadn't eaten before we came! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

The beer here is amazing!! Small outdoor patio that was well heated enough to enjoy drinks on with our pups! All staff was very friendly! Highly recommend!! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Patio - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

By far some of the best beer I have had from an over saturated market of breweries. The peanut butter porter and oaktoberfest are my favorites. Also enjoy the goodale cream ale and my buddy enjoyed the range 13 ipa. Hannah is the best bar tender in town. Don't miss out on this gem! read more

Stopped by for a growler today and brought it home to enjoy while watching the Stanley Cup finals. Range 13 IPA has been a very enjoyable selection. Exceeded my expectations. When I first approached the bar the staff asked what I'd like and offered 3 samples that were on tap. Professional and welcoming. Neat venue, as well. I didn't stick around today, but this place has a nice feel. Seems like a unique place to enjoy a good local brewery. read more

My grandfather bought a seasonal home outside Grayling and I have been going there since I was born forty years ago. We were excited to find microbreweries open in town, but we got lucky with Rolling Oak. It's the friendliest brewery I've ever been to. Beer is all good. I like that they don't serve food (though there's pickled eggs and a cooler with chocolate milk and shit), it caters to just the drinking crowd, no dinner surge. I usually get a bar seat. I like that. Favorite beers: Shorter Cut to Fun, imperial whiskey stout. Watch this one, it's incredibly drinkable. Not heavy in any category, but just a tasty whiskey stout. Smoky and sweet. Jessica Rabbit, strawberry blonde. Incredible beer. Fresh strawberry taste and blonde malts. I believe it was 5.4%. This is my hottest buy. Rolling Belt - blackberry pie stout. 9%. Another dangerous imperial stout. So smooth, no warming. Made with real blackberry pie by the brewmasters mother to give it sweet tartness. I bought a howler, which ended in hilarity. The pale ales and ipas were all classically hopped of which my favorites were Range 13 ipa and Hop Daddy dipa. They grow hops on the side of the building. And yes, the peanut butter porter is great too. Caught their Oktoberfest at the end of my season and felt sad I couldn't drink it for another year. There's caffeine in the orange soda and they're closed on Mondays. Enjoy. read more

Peanut Butter beer, donut beer cream ale, strawberry beer, plus the standards that aren't so flavored. Great place, friendly service. Bartender made good suggestions and gave us a few samples. We will be back again soon! read more

So we first visited this brewery last winter after getting a recommendation from the food truck chef at right brain brewing in traverse city. We never knew it existed, this place has been open since 2016 and im so grateful we were told of this place. Ive been a half local of Grayling Michigan since I was a little girl so not knowing this place was there makes me feel a little bit annoyed but I'm getting over it slowly each visit we go... So it's directly across from Goodale's bakery that should at least ring a bell if you're in the area... This place is home to the original icehouse and they kept a lot of the history intact. the inside architecture and some artifacts are displayed inside as well as photographs to pay homage to that history. The head brewmaster and owner is Jason, his wife, you will see behind the bar and is extremely passionate about the beers they have on tap and very nice to every customer... she's awesome! there is a small room with a few arcade games and then board games along the ledge of the window as you walk into the main room of the brewery. there are mainly tables and bar seating not huge inside but enough to invite a group... They also have a small patio outside for outdoor enjoyment as well as typically a food truck parked there to offer food since I do not have a full kitchen service... There's just something about craft beer and food trucks that marry together so well. As far as it being kid friendly I've seen plenty of families go in there with small children. The atmosphere is rustic, inviting and earthy with handcrafted shabby chic fixtures and decor. they also have craft sodas on tap that do not have alcohol in them for your Younghans to enjoy a under 21 flight lol I won't go into great detail on the individual beers, seeing as I do reviews on our YouTube channel (we have a video actually dedicated to this brewery) our blog and are on Untappd account if you're interested on those please check that out there. My favorite and everyone else's it seems is the peanut butter porter., my hubby changes his favorite constantly but the range 13 IPA is a go to for him. But I kid you not the quality and refined texture of these beers is far superior to most green breweries and Jason truly is a talent and we appreciate him opening a place of this caliber in northern Michigan. They have a mug club, fully booked I warm filled with return customers and locals. They also have merch and a popcorn machine which is a complimentary snack to help soak up the subs. I can't say enough about this brewery we have been at least 10 times and tell everyone we can about it. Open all year round. Cheers!!! read more

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Great beers. Tried a flight and then got some more. Dirty bbq on site was also unexpectedly good.

I am not a big beer drinker, but my boyfriend loved everything he tried here. The choices of dark and hoppy beers are good and there are lots of places to sit and have a casual conversation. You can bring in food to eat. We came here without our 5 k read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - A flight of dark beer goodies! - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Very cool place. Went to the soft opener tonight. Totally enjoyed the beers and the atmosphere. When you can get there. Do it. You won't be unhappy. read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Rolling Oak Brewing Co. brew room - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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Best beer I have ever had! Good variety and price range is excellent. The place is so cute. Only thing I would do different is the staff. The bartenders are unfriendly and we have witnessed several people coming and leaving. We were going to take some beer with us the night before and asked the bartender if we should then on the next day since we would be leaving back towards home. She suggested that we wait. And now they don't have the beer we wanted bring. Such a bummer. It would be such a take off if the waitstaff and bartenders were more personable and into what's going on. But we love the beer. read more

The epitome of an "Up North" brewery. Great beer, good tunes, and an atmosphere that is unparalleled in the area between Saginaw and Traverse City. Jason and Heather are great hosts. Worth a pit stop when heading north!! Prost! read more

Rolling Oak Brewing - Range 13 IPA & N/A Orange Cream Soda - Breweries Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Cool place. Great beer. Had 2 IPAs and 2 porters in my flight. All very good. Friendly bartender.

We just ran across this place by chance and decided to check it out. They have a Peanut Butter Stout and a Donut Ale!! You heard that right... Both were amazing and the atmosphere was super fun! read more

Excellent variety of beers! Lots of styles with flavors like coffee, vanilla, and peanut butter! Ok, also the typical standbys like pale ales, porters, and excellent IPAs!!! Very cool atmosphere of an old ice house, too!! The staff and patrons are very friendly. Had a great time sampling beers and sharing stories! read more