Those nachos are absolutely the best nachos around Ann Arbor. They are incredible. Huge portions. I appreciate that there are so many toppings that cover all of the chips too read more

It is now a restaurant. And the food is quite good. Prices are on par for Ann Arbor read more

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Brewery that is lager focused. Good out of this place is tremendous and can't speak highly enough about it. Large amount of seating options, large bar, and patio seating. Parking can be a little funky but a great stop if looking for a beer, food, and conversation. read more

This a good, low key bar and an excellent place to get inexpensive, quality craft beer. There is a sign roadside on Stadium, but you have to drive around an auto-business building. It's easy to miss the driveway! Wolverine focused on lagers, and I've loved each beer that I've tried so far. It's a great place to grab some beers and watch a game or play a game of darts. Highly recommend the nachos. It feels a little sticky, but it's lit well and the atmosphere is quieter with music low. It's my favorite place to go to watch games or to actually have conversations with friends. They have a back room with a bar also for extra space and more loungey furniture. Love how it's decorated with maps everywhere! read more

Really cool place. Glad we found it. Bartender was attentive and nice. Tons of great beer on tap and not pigeon holed to lagers. Took home a growler of the Fudge Stout. All of the beers we tried were awesome. I was partial to the Verano and Milk Milk Lemonade. So good. We ordered the Brisket French dip and was not disappointed. The kettle chips were great. The brisket juicy, fresh and loaded!! Played some cornhole outside and enjoyed our visit very much. Couple of regulars were sitting at the bar and seemed very happy! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Another fun time at Wolverine! Met some friends, had a few beers and enjoyed a full order of the pulled pork nachos. We had extra guacamole and sour cream. Five of us shared the plate and couldn't finish it! The best nachos in town! Did I say friendly and helpful staff?! Marty is the bestest bartender around! Funny, friendly fellow! read more

Wolverine State Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Went with 5 other friends on a Friday night. Didn't have to wait too long for a table and our food. Ordered the AMAZING nachos, the pulled pork sandwich, and the special (smoked beef brisket sandwich), and 3 different beers (Shiny New Toy (a lager), Quickhatch, and the Massacre. All of the food was very good and smoky. The pulled pork was a little dry, but the bbq sauce it came with fixed that. The beef briskey was perfect and not dry at all. The nachos were huge, easily shared between 4 people since there's so much meat on them. For the beers, I wasn't too into Shiny New Toy, but enjoyed the Quickhatch and the Massacre very much. The quickhatch and massacre are both aged in bourbon barrels. The atmosphere was fun. While the place was loud, it wasn't too hard to hear everyone at the table. Prices were excellent and very reasonable. The nachos and pulled pork sandwich were $10, and the beef brisket special was $12. The beers were around $3.50 for a 12 oz. I would definitely go back again and try more of the beers. read more

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Found this place on Yelp after walking around downtown Ann Arbor. The inside was much bigger than I was expecting. Ample seating inside and outside. I stared with the cinnamon cider that was a special. My boyfriend and I agreed that it kind of just tasted like Angry Orchard, but was still really good! We split cheese curds to start, which is always the move. My turkey sandwich was really good and a good sized portion. The house made chips were great too. Would definitely come back for more. read more

Wolverine State Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Beer was excellent, the bar was not to crowded or loud, cute bartenders, and a nice atmosphere. Don't be freaked out about their location; it's located behind, like, a gas station or something. But it's there. And it's good. They don't have any ales; all their beers are lagers. Don't let that scare you off from trying their IPL's (india pale lagers); it's not an IPA, but it's still real good. If the beer wasn't so good, I would have given four stars because of proximity to the big house ::shrug:: go bucks. (they still took my Ohio State debit card though, so props to them). read more

I'm in Ann Arbor for work and I was just looking for a good place to grab a beer and watch the World Series. This place was close to my hotel and it didn't disappoint. They have mainly their own beer brand but I was not disappointed by the Irish red. I also had the nachos pictured on the restaurants thumbnail at the time of this posting. I wish they had a bit more chicken but they did the job for a game time snack. Shame the Astros took the L but there wasn't a "Your team wins" guarantee posted on the door so I'll let it slide. Worth stopping by if you are a Wolverines fan in the area! read more

I have been in my fair share of tap rooms in my life. They run the gamut from fun to stale, but Wolverine knows it out of the Goddamn park. First of all it is huge. It feels like a sports bar without the TV's and less of a 'tap room'. The bar is also equally long and finding a seat wasn't an issue. Huge, varied tap list with lots to try and the pricing is very reasonable. I came here with a co-worker who hyped up the pulled pork nachos and oh boy did they live up to the hype. Huge portions, perfectly cooked. One order was more than enough for dinner for the both of us. I am actively looking forward to coming back here the next time I am in Ann Arbor. If you can find the place it would go on my list of must visits for the town. read more

Love this place, and I am a mug club member. Our entire team comes every week and gets the incredible nachos and great beer. But recently they cut the food menu off at 10pm on weekdays and it's a total bummer. Really disappointed read more

Im always afraid to try pork from restaurants but this restaurant knows how to cook it. Very well smoked, was very impressed. THE NACHOS ARE AMAZING! Very casual spot and an area to play darts. Coleslaw is very fresh! If you haven't Gone yet you gotta go! read more

Highly recommend, beer was cold and there was a wide variety to choose from. Nachos were plentiful and staff was awesome. Try it out, you won't be disappointed read more

No handicap parking at all. Terrible for disabled people. We drove around the whole building and couldn't find any easy/accessible parking that is close to the door. read more

A truly great place to slide into and enjoy a beer of many brews. Always a special on tap. Food is no longer order in pizza, but well prepared menu items. Reminds me of a European neighbor hood drinking establishment. I also stopped to watch a hockey game and order a Barista brew. Which is a crafted brew using Roos Roast coffee. Amazing taste of quality coffee a beer. Highly recommend for an after dinner drink. read more

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Thanks for a GREAT Friday dinner with fantastic beer and a really creative food menu. We only get to Ann Arbor a few times a year, and this is a must stop. Wolverine never disappoints. read more

Pros: Pulled Pork Nachos, good beer, friendly bartenders Cons: none really Breweries are hit and miss with beer. The distributed Wolverine beers are pretty meh to be honest, but don't let this deter you from going here! Everytime I go there is atleast a solid brew that is pub only. Don't be detected by the lager thing. It's gimmicky and if you like the ipa the ipl will play accordingly. Don't write off the lager thing because your gulo tastes like citrus cleaner, that's just unfortunately the way the beer tastes! Try a bunch they'll be happy to help you. I can't stay away from the pulled pork nachos, which are layered like a nacho pro. That pork beckons to you as you pull in. It's legit house smoked. They also have pulled pork burritos too. I haven't ventured to anything else because I greedily can't keep away from those nachos. One day I will and I'm sure I'll be happy. The decor definitely feels like your in an Ann arbor establishment. Bathroom door made out of wood my toddler could karate chop through. Lewd sayings in the bathroom. I'm not going to go so far as to say divey, but if you roll around in a puddle as you walk in, you wouldn't be entirely out of place. It's not like the floor sticks or crawls. it's simply that nice Ann arbor charm... Character. There's trivia during the week too. It's a fun place! In closing: good brewery, good food, good times! read more

This is an interesting addition to Ann Arbor. The beers are reasonably priced. Simple menu, friendly bartenders. I tried a smoked turkey sandwich and my friend had a chicken burrito. The food is fresh but we both thought the meats were a tad bland. The lighting was a bit too bright for the time of night. Overall it is worth a stop and I would drop in again. read more

After having a series of disappointing local beers (Arbor Brewing, Grizzly Peak, and Blue Tractor [which is essentially Grizzly Peak]), I wasn't really excited about Wolverine Brewing. I expected some crappy local brewery making cheap, crappy beer for the same jamokes who think ABC is making quality beer. Which they aren't, by the way. Just to be clear. Needless to say I'm consistently pleasantly surprised and impressed by the beer they are making at Wolverine. They seem to specialize in lagers - which are REALLY hard to make well - but they bust out a wide variety of tasty and creative lagers that are really quite something. The beers are always clearly well-made, with no yeast sediment or cloudiness like ABC, and have been given the full time necessary to properly lager (cold age) to be tasty. I'm amazed they have the lagering space necessary to keep up production but make good beer, but apparently they do. They also make good ales, of course. Everything I've had there has at least been good, and some of it as good as any large production brewery could hope for. Perhaps my favorite thing about Wolverine, though, is that they realize that charging $5-6 for a beer made on premises is freaking absurd, and charge very fair prices for their brew. Unlike the other local brewpubs who think they can charge more for their terrible beer than legit production breweries, and have the gall to charge $15+ for a growler fill of their liquid excrement (more than a six pack of legit beer, even at Whole Foods prices), Wolverine makes you want to hang out for a long while and pay $3-4 for pint after pint of good beer. Some may complain about lack of food, but I think that's probably the best thing about it. This isn't a restaurant environment where you have to flag down your server because he hasn't been to your table in 10 minutes and you want to place your order. When you want a beer you go to the bar and order one. It takes like 2 minutes. If you want food, you can bring it in or have it delivered. There are a ton of options in the area and you can eat what you want. The atmosphere, upon first glance, might seem rather warehouse-ish. It's certainly not fancy, but it's definitely comfortable. The music is kept at a good volume and the crowd isn't ever too packed in, so you can carry on a comfortable conversation. There are a few TVs over the bar showing sports, if that's your thing, too. The bartenders are nice and don't seem to give anyone a bad attitude. They also have a lifetime membership for their mug club that shows they really appreciate their regular customers. Long story short: if you want great, locally-made beer in the Ann Arbor area, go here. I wish I had made the effort to go here sooner! read more

Wolverine Brew Co. was a bit of an afterthought for us on a recent trip to Ann Arbor. However in the end it turned out to be my favourite of the Ann Arbor Breweries. The breweries' specialty is lagers, my least favourite style of beer. Nonetheless the selection was sufficiently varied for any beer lover. We sampled two beers: Faustian Baltic Porter and the Grand Cruz. The Grand Cruz was a very good beer, a winter lager reminiscent of a Belgian ale, at an ABV of 9.5% this beer had a good kick, with sufficient sweetness but was still easy to drink. The Baltic porter was a good representation of the style, showing that these guys know how to make more than just a lager. The atmosphere is more converted warehouse than chic brew pub. It was quite spacious, and had a packed house on a Sunday afternoon (due to a chili cook-off they were having). The service was excellent, and very friendly. They also had a good selection of bottled beer for you to take home. As an avid beer drinker I would definitely say this is a must visit if in Ann Arbor. read more

First timer tonight and enjoyed the beers and BLT sandwich. You order at the counter, no table service here except for the food runners. They give you a number if you order food. Everyone I talked to before going raved about pulled pork nachos. That's not my thing, but a BLT on sourdough is! It had their in house smoked bacon which uses apple cherry and some other wood. My god. I asked to purchase 15 lbs of bacon from them. I wanted MOAR! Will be back again with some new friends I've made! Two dart boards and great amount of seating for big groups. read more

I'd be a regular if I lived in Ann Arbor. The El Verano could very well be my favorite summer beer ever. It feels slightly heretical to say that when you're in Michigan with Bell's Oberon but that was one good beer. The atmosphere is a mix of sports and dive with Michigan blue walls that give it more character. In other words, it's totally laidback, fun and easy to bring anyone to. It's nice to go to places where you don't have to worry that it's not someone's "scene." We sat outside on the patio and hung out. This could just be my perception, or Ann Arbor lovesickness, but the ventilation was amazing here unlike at other bars. The bar felt so...airy. For a place that clearly sells itself on its unpretentiousness, I like that they had such clean bathrooms as well. This is a dive/sports bar done right. I'm impressed that such a good brewery resides within city limits! I learned that they specialize in lagers. It seems that most craft beers these days are these heavy, aromatic, knock-you-off-your-barstool soups of hops. Frankly, I'd be more excited about the current craft beer movement if more brewers attempted to craft lighter styles that aren't aiming to overwhelm consumers' palates and leave them with 48-hour hangovers. I salute Wolverine Brewing Company for bringing art and imagination back to brewing lagers, the real beer of the "everyman." A hangover may have resulted had I been able to stay longer with such delicious, drinkable beer and eminently reasonable prices. Places like this get me excited about the potential of beer again. Michigan was always ahead of the curve in terms of microbrewing. Once again, I can see them setting trends with ales of the likes of those brewed at Wolverine Brewing Company. read more

The service was great and the beer was amazing! The bartender made great recommendations for my husband and myself based on what we said we liked. The pork nachos were also delicious! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Great Beer and Even Better food! The Nachos, Cuban Sandwich, and Brisket Dip were all AWESOME! Can not wait to go back. Chef Nate came out and made sure that we were taken care of and you could tell that he takes pride and is passionate in what he does. Delish! read more

Updated: They recently added food and it is SPECTACULAR!!!! Excellent smoked meats make for really tasty sandwiches. If smoke isn't your thing, many other options. We love the Gold Plate -- delicious charcuterie, cheeses, olive tapenade, whole grain mustard, greens, and a toasted baguette make a delicious light meal for two. Food has definitely solidified this place for us. Also, they've added a newbie-friendly light beer that's actually quite tasty. Only one issue -- Monday and Wednesday nights are trivia night. Fun if you're down for a raucous night of trivia, not so much if you're looking for casual conversation. But it ends early and the Trivia Types vanish nearly instantly when it wraps. read more

The shaved brisket is amazing! The pumpkin squash hummus is my new favorite. This is a hidden gem, no really its hidden behind another building. I am not a huge beer fan, but I drink it and I enjoyed it. The food was really good. read more

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After hearing about this place and driving by many times, I finally visited the Wolverine Brewing Company last night. I was unaware that Wolverine specialized in lagers; as one of my less liked beers I was a little weary. The real charm for me was not the beer, which I felt was just fine - just not my taste. But the atmosphere & the food. The tap room is really open and had tons of space for groups small & large. The menu was filled will delicious sandwiches that were in the 8-10 range, each served with chips (no fryer). I had the Club, it was no frills but made with quality fresh ingredients. . Overall I'd definitely go back despite the beer not being what I normally drink. Good food, laid back & plenty of space! It would be a great place to bring a board game or a project and spend some time. Plus, it's not downtown so there is ample free parking. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and generally great service. First, as everyone's already mentioned, the fact it has a ton of free parking is a nice start. The atmosphere is a little dark, but cozy and fits the scene. They have a lager menu that's 4-5x the size of their food menu, which is about 6-8 sandwiches, 2-3 entrees (burritos and nachos), and side items. But, while their food menu is limited, know that they haven't always served food. One of my ultimate favorites is the pulled pork quesadilla which they recently pulled off the menu but will still make. They also have awesome specials, my favorite was the dirty rice which was rice, beans, cilantro, and their pulled pork on top. I always say I'm going to branch out and try other beers but I'm partial to the Gulo Gulo, which I'm certain is one of their best sellers. It goes great with any menu item and overall the place is just great for sitting back and enjoying the company of your friends or a sports game that's on one of their 4-5 TVs. They provide samples of their other beers, both regular and specials, if you get the urge to break the norm. So why not the 5th star? Service can be spotty. In general, while grabbing your plates/empty glasses and that jazz they're pretty friendly. But, as you order both drinks and food up at the bar, they can sometimes seem incredibly annoyed and unfriendly. But I love their love for anything Michigan and you can't deny a great beer, so I'll be coming back with a smile in hopes that the employees will have one too. read more

GREAT spot to hang with a group of friends, have some beers, grab a burger and maybe get a little rowdy. The atmosphere is loud and fun, almost like a campus pub. The tables are close together and the space gets a little crowded - but it's part of the charm. You can play foosball or a couple other games (I think air hockey?) and listen to the live music on Tuesdays and weekends. I think they have trivia, too. We loved the selection of beer, the bartenders were friendly, and my fiance was obsessing over the blue cheese and jalapeno burger that he ordered. The menu is small and possibly rotating, but everything we saw seemed good - as long as you're in the mood for bar food. Pro tip: you can reserve the back room for group events, and there's plenty of space including a private bar. They WILL allow you to bring in outside food if you want, or order from their menu (or some combination of both). Totally flexible, totally chill. read more

I dont have a lot of experience going to a brewery. I only go with friends to eat, since i dont drink. I had a bbq chicken sandwich, which came with chips. I enjoyed the sandwich and the company. However, it was crowded with no enough seating. What made it interesting, there was a jeopardy tournmant while we were there. read more

Chill atmosphere and tasty cold beer is the name of the game at Wolverine. Wolverine specialize in lagers, which is rather unusual this day in age. And they do some very creative things that normally are not seen with lagers. Two of my favs were the Rye IPL and White IPL (both a lager version of an IPA). The rye had that nice spice up front, while the white was refreshing. Both were crisper than your typical IPA comparison. The Breadwinner was another tasty treat, while their Dark was one of the better black lagers I've had. The place feels like a dive bar - cinder block walls, slight industrial feel, Foosball, and darts - and that was perfect. I would imagine it gets busy here during football season. Nice simple patio too, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Ann Arbor. read more

5 stars: Lengthy, high quality beer selection and good food. If there is an area in Ann Arbor the could be considered to be "middle of nowhere" then Wolverine State Brewing occupies it. Far from the glitz of the main street main drag its located behind a few warehouses and repair shops. This industrial surrounding fits the vibe well as it feels like an old world lumberyard. I took my friend here to start off a miniature bachelor party (since i recently moved overseas I wont be able to make his main one). We started with their cubed IPA, very strong at closer to 9% abv. We both loved this refreshing brew. Feeling the need for some food I also got the pulled pork sandwich with blue cheese. The pulled pork was incredible. I will have to come back again sometime to try a few more beers as we had to continue on our bar hoping journey. read more

I can't believe I forgot to yelp this place until now! I went with a friend late last summer and they were having an art exhibition - that's the sort of local collaborative, community-building project I love to see a local business promoting. The atmosphere is pretty casual - kind of reminds me of drinking at a working-class club like The Moose Lodge - but I like that in a brewpub. Oh yeah - the beer is pretty good and well-priced, too. I don't get to this part of Ann Arbor very often, but I plan to drag my husband and a few friends out here again because it's been too long! read more

I've been to Wolverine Brewery twice now on Wednesdays for trivia night. It's a lot of fun (they also host trivia on Mondays), but get there early if you want a chance at a table. Trivia starts at 7:00, you need to be there at 6:15. No joke. Wolverine is very no-frills. They brew beer, and they serve it to you at the bar. The beer ranges from the very accessible Wolverine Premium Lager to much more "serious" beers, like IPAs. The beer menu is very informative, including not only the pricing, but also the IBU's, which is a scale that measures bitterness. The beer seems well-priced, and it's a buck off pitchers from 4-7pm. The interior is pretty raw, they have a couple of TVs but not over-bearing, and they have a foosball table if you need a distraction. Other things to know: Waitress service? Nope. Food? Nuh-uh, not unless you count the small bags of Combos available behind the bar. The good news is that you can bring food in. Heck, you can even have food delivered to you there by one of the many pizza joints in the neighborhood. On quiz nights, some of the Mark's Carts have been there to serve the hungry masses - Darcy's Cart and Debajo del Sol were there last time. Naturally that grub is on the pricy side ($3 a taco??) but still tasty. Wolverine is a great place to have some beer with some friends. It's not fancy, but it's well outside the university orbit, so you have a chance to meet some non-academics and some townies if you try. read more

Decided to come here for lunch and I'm glad I did. The food was top notch, I had the BBQ chicken sandwich, it was amazing. Both beers that I had were also very tasty. So good I ended up bringing a 6 pack home with me. The service was also top notch. I would definitely recommend this brewery and I know I will definitely be back. read more

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Upon looking up this restaurant/brewery on Yelp I took my wife out on 10-3-16 for dinner. The 4.5 star rating is not deserving in my opinion. My wife had the pulled pork nachos, very bland, not a lot of taste. I had the pulled pork sliders. Again the pulled pork is nothing special, it has a smoke taste and that's about all. The food came out fast, no wonder it was only warm if that. You place your food/drink order at the bar, taking your drink and a table number with you. The food is then brought out to you. That's ok but I don't prefer it. Oh yeah, plan on taking 5-10 extra minutes looking for it as it does not have any signs on the street. Don't let the rating fool you. read more

If you haven't really given what you'd call a craft lager a try, you really should. There's not many out there. Wolverine State Brewing really does it right, with a good selection of all-lager beers. I had the Dark Lager when I visited which was great, but I also really enjoy the Barista. A lot of people love Massacre, too, but it's not one of my favorites. I had a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun that was amazing. I'd go back again just for the food, with the beer being a happy bonus. I look forward to trying some of their BBQ in the future. read more

Loved the beer, the decor was very cool and it had a nice vibe. Pulled pork nachos were very tasty. The staff was very friendly and helpful

Just can't beat this place when in AA. A little tough to find but their beer, food and atmosphere is worth the effort. Indoor and outdoor dining are perfect. Either order online and pickup or at the register inside. Kitchen gets the food out quickly. The lagers are the best of your not an IPA fan. District 16, GuloGulo, Octoberfest are all great choices. The Sloppy Irishman, Quesadillas, Nachos..... you can't go wrong! Great spot.....Go for it! read more