So happy to be a member of the exclusive mug club to this fine establishment! Absolutely love their Octoberfest and their stout. Friendly, fast service and convient locations, now that the main location has more consistent access to food ill definitely be back more regularly! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Stout & Peach Wild - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This was the first time that I've had a chance to sample beers at Silver spruce brewing. I must've driven or rode my bike by that location 20 or 30 times before stopping in on Friday. Apparently the brewery used to be a family video store, but the brewery was built about seven years ago. They have a super nice patio with a cool fire pit (I went inside due to a lot of rain), a food truck was also at the premises (but I did not order from them). I was greeted right away by the bartender and we discussed a few beers I might like. I ended up ordering a Marzen style (I was told by the bartender it was some of their Oktoberfest that had been fermenting for an additional five months). It was a nice beer, crisp taste with a little more hop profile than what I'm accustomed to in a Marzen. The high top table that I sat at was close to the metal brewing equipment, but had a view of the TV. I enjoyed the music which seemed to be a little bit of everything rock. The second beer I ordered was Schwarzbier, a style that I don't order very often. That beer had a darker color to it, but was really well done with a great profile and caramel notes on aftertaste. I liked it a little bit more than my first beer. If you're looking for a place to try some new beers, I would recommend silver spruce. They aren't trying to do a ton of everything (lots of food or multiple beer choices), but what they are doing is providing a cool place to have a good beer. read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Marzen - I split the spruce! - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

My husband and I happened upon Spruce while looking for a place to eat in Traverse City. They have a little outdoor area, where most everyone was sitting the day we came. They have good beer - including the sour and IPA we ordered! Chill atmosphere, good, quick service and they also had games for us to play, which is always a fun time. read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - a woman sitting at a table with a glass of beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is a great place to bike to for a drink before dinner or just to hang out during the day! We stopped by before dinner and chilled on the outdoor patio, which had a really cool indoor/outdoor vibe. We got the cheese curds from the taco truck in the back, and the sauce was amazing. The service was super quick and easy. read more

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If there was an award for the best remodel of a family video- it would go to silver spruce. Fun inside area, and a massive outdoor patio that just screams summer time. Great selection of brews, and the staff was super friendly and helpful! read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 3 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.67 Was our first stop for kayak, bikes and brew tour. This place seemed very popular due to all the people. Every table, inside and out, had someone sitting at them. The interior is very rustic that is split into two sections. We chose to sit in the back bar near the outdoor seating entrance. Took a little bit to get to the bar to get a drink considering the line of people. The bartender was very polite, and very informative once I was finally able to order. Ordering a beer wasn't hard for me considering their mid size menu. I went with the apricot wild ale, aged in white wine barrels. This was my favorite beer on our tour. The aged white wine barrels was just supreme. For some odd reason it was very loud. I figured with outdoor seating doors rolled up that it wouldn't be that loud but it was hard to have a conversation. Overall, this place was wonderful. The beer was so good. Sadly it was our first stop, and I only had one beer before we were on our way to the next location on our tour. Will definitely be my go to brewery when I go back to traverse city. read more

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Very casual and rustic. The flag says it all for me. The food truck tacos are very well prepared and presented with garnish in plastic free recyclables so I like this place. Happy bartenders and great music selection plus a dog friendly mentality are a BIG PLUS! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - The flag says it all for me. - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Blueberry sour is where it's at!! If you enjoy a crisp, tart sour then this one hits all the right notes. Great bartenders and cool indoor/outdoor space with strong vibes. Good truck parked right outside when you can't just drink your lunch and dinner. Come for the beer, stay for the good times. read more

The food truck, bear and bull, was better than the beer but the beer was a close second. The food here is from the bear and bull food truck which had plenty of options, especially burgers, and it was phenomenal! I enjoyed the IPA and the open atmosphere here, but they were a bit away from downtown TC which is the only downfall to this place. Great experience! read more

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We really enjoy coming to Silver Spruce, the staff is great, friendly and know their beer! We like the outside seating, the fire pits and location. Silver Spruce does a lot of special events like bingo, silent actions that benefit local organizations and Octoberfest. Thank you for all that you do. read more

Really enjoyed this brewery and I am looking forward to going there again. Good beer and plenty of room to sit inside or out. read more

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AJ took care of us. Great beer and food truck tots were great! Highly recommend getting a flight and some tots. read more

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Really enjoyed our time at Silver Spruce! Great atmosphere, drinks, and the food truck outside was delicious!

We came in 30 mins before closing on a Monday and were happy to not be turned away! We drank our beers quickly and shared some great brewery chats with the beerkeeper! The blueberry sour had great flavor! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - I love this window bookcase built in ! - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Some of the best beer brewed in the Traverse City region. The bartenders are all awesome humans and seem to really love what they do. Go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The service was outstanding and there were a lot of choices to sit. However, they did not have a large enough fan to move air by the bar area and it was a sweat box. They didn't have any ice for nonalcoholic drinks, which was a major bummer as we sat there sweating. We would like to come back and see if they have upgraded their airflow and added ice to the menu :) read more

Came here for dinner during a stay in April this year. We really loved the building and the atmosphere. Everyone seemed really chill and the set up was similar to a brew company we have at home. You walk up to the bar to get your drinks and sit down with them. We wanted food too, which we were seated for and had waitstaff to our table. Then I thought the whole going up to the bar thing was kind of silly if we could have had it brought to the table. Anyway, it didn't matter because our food took forever to get to the table. I'm pretty sure we had tables in after us that got their food first. The food was good but kind of sub par for what you pay for. We still had to go up to the bar for just the brews. I love sour beers, and they had a wonderful selection this spring. It will be a fun stop to check in and see how it's grown in the coming years. read more

When we went to get our drinks at the bar the bartender let us know a bus was coming in and it was going to get crazy. I jokingly stated, "yeah, buses suck right". And the two bartenders were in agreement with me. I then told them that I drive one of those buses, and they don't suck. They stuck with the they suck. I told them they make money in sales and tips when a bus comes in, and it keeps people from driving while drunk. The bartender agreed, but still stuck with they suck. I said if they feel that way I won't bring anybody in to their brewery again. His reply, "OK". I left. If I bring in a bus with 20 passengers, at $5/glass(average price from what I saw) they make $100 a round, add a tip to that at the end that's about $120/round if they tip 20%. So sure, that's not $120 in profit, but it goes towards your expenses. An average stop on a bus tour is 45 minutes, how many beers can you do in that time? I know I'm good for at least 2. Why the hell would I support someone that doesn't support me? So if you're a bus company and see this please take note, they think we suck. Take your customer's somewhere that will appreciate them. If you're planning an event for yourself and are using a bus, please take note that they think you suck, and take your friends and family somewhere else. read more

Great brewery, lots of seating, kind and informative bartenders. I'm not typically a sour person but the Cherry Sour was outstanding. Probably my favorite TC beer of the weekend. Love that they converted from an old Family Video to a microbrewery! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Cherry Sour far right! - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Don't assume you'll be able to get food with your beer. The Bull & Bear Kitchen's food truck does not always operate when the brewery is open. Unfortunately, the brewery doesn't state that on its web page and Google listing. As a result, people who don't know better may assume they can get food with their beer, show up, and learn otherwise. To know whether food is being served at a given time, you must take the additional step of checking the Bull & Bear Kitchen's web site. read more

Outstanding beers! Silver Spruce is a top-tier microbrewery. (I'm a huge fan of their stout). Lots of outdoor seating in the warm months, big outdoor heaters for sweater weather. They have a food truck on-site: Hearth and Hops. It's mostly pizza. I ordered the Italian sandwich which was good! Far exceeding my expectations. Stop on by! read more

Four stars because the bartender had 0 personality. Can't be the owner bcz the owner wouldn't be rude to customers. Had an attitude with three of our group of six who interacted with him. The four stars are for the beer, which was good and the food truck which was very tasty and a good quantity. Here from out of town but will try to find some friendlier bartenders the rest of our trip. read more

This was one of the stops when we came on the Paddle for Pints. The beer here was fine, but didn't really stand out at all. I'm a big fan of Hefeweizen and was excited they had one, but it was pretty disappointing. All in all the brewery was fine, but can't say we'd rush back since there are so many other options in the area. read more

This place went from 5 stars to 1 star. Stopped by, planning to stay for hours, having friends join us, but the beer pourer was so unfriendly, seemed angry, and gave off such a negative vibe, that we had one (fake) pint and left. Fake pint = NOT 16 ounces. read more

Good beer and good food from the food truck. I was looking forward to the farmhouse but that was a little disappointing. That said, the Bock and others were amazing. read more

They have great beer and a friendly staff. I only stayed for one beer, but their bourbon barrel stout was fantastic!! They have a nice atmosphere and you can see all the brewing equipment in the bar area. read more

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Came here on a nice sunny winter day so we decided to sit outside! Beers aren't overpriced and there's a good selection to choose from. read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - two glasses of beer on a wooden table - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

A great layout and great beer even for a German! I loved the pretzel bites. And thought that was just perfect for an afternoon of relaxing in the cold winter months. I heard a lot of brewmasters come here too. read more

Great place with a neat atmosphere! Went there for my bachelorette party, and had great service!

I enjoyed trying the sour cherry beverage and the cider. Food truck only open Wed-Sun.

But this amazing brewery on my way to traverse city. Great beer, great service, great place. Definitely recommend! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Stopped by with my brother-in-law to catch some live tunes from BLT (Brian and Loren) and drink some local brews. Terrific, low key vibe with a food truck in the lot if you want a bite, and really all around terrific brews. Of course I'm sure the selection various according to the season and time of year, but I feel pretty confident that you can't go wrong with any style: I sampled their Maple Brown (a gorgeous, deep, nutty and smooth Brown), the Irish lager (easy drinking but with lots of flavor) and the Stout (terrifically toasty but still easy to down) but my favorite was the Altbier. Being half German with an uncle from Düsseldorf, I've had Alts right from the source and am used to craft breweries claiming to brew the style liberally, but this was really true to the German fashion-- lovely red brown hue, nice toasty malt and a clean finish, I felt like I was back at Füchslein. Our beertender was friendly and generous with advice, and the clientele the place draws is really just a great bunch of sweethearts. Definitely not a spot to miss for beer lovers in town. read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Gorgeous Altbier!!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Tons of seating indoor and out. Several fireplaces outside. Friendly service. The server made rounds and checked in everyone. Would definitely come back! read more

The beer was good and the food was good, but the guy tending bar was a grumpy stick in the mud! Geez, I hope that's not the owner. It's always nice to get someone knowledgeable AND friendly about the product. read more

Great atmosphere, great beer, and great people. The Rye and German Pilsner are amazing beers. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Silver Spruce is a good little microbrewery to try out in the Traverse City area. Came in here for a drink and snack. The service was sort of interesting because you had two tabs and two servers, one for food and one for beer. The beer was pretty fair and there were a good selection on the menu at the time. They all looked pretty interesting and there should be something on there to catch your eye. The chips with cheese was really good. It went with the beer and was a good little snack to have. I recommend trying out Silver Spruce if you looking for a beer out on the patio on a nice day. read more

Just opened in the same building as Family Video with tons of space. Brand new interior with lots of wood decor and detail. The brewing tanks are exposed from the drinking area which is a great touch! Beer tastes amazing - Pilsners, Lagers, Stouts IPAs and more. Awesome addition to the area! read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Outstanding father and son beer tasting excursion here. My sons loved the IPAs. I really enjoyed the Bohemian Pilsner, Maple Brown and Maiboch (sons did too). Bartender Kevin was AMAZING - super funny and gave us a terrific tutorial on the beers, tasting and great recommendations. Overall the best place we went to in Traverse City. Sharp, clean place and very comfortable. 100% coming back here. read more

Silver Spruce Brewing - Ordered a flight of beers to taste - Brewpubs Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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The service was amazing. But the beer was subpar. Considering all the local options in Michigan, I had high hopes. But the beer just didn't hit the spot. "Known" for their MIPA and Oktoberfest according to the server, neither seemed true to taste. read more

This place is now on our rotation when we visit TC. It's in the old family video so it's pretty big when you get inside. The beers are great and we'll be back! read more