Our Philosophy

The start of our historically great beer Back in 1933, Michigan became the first state to ratify the 21st amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would repeal prohibition. We don’t know about you, but we’re really proud of that fact. When the amendment was adopted, Michigan was quickly on its way to becoming a hub for amazing beer. Dozens of breweries sprung up across the state, including Midland Brewing Company, which opened in 1935 inside an old creamery downtown. The original Midland Brewing Company developed its signature beer – Red Keg Ale – named after the first lumber camp and saloon in Midland County. But during the Great Depression, times were tough and competition was fierce. Even with its damn good beer, the brewery lasted only a few years. Midland Brewing Company was reborn in 2010. Our small posse of entrepreneurs is connecting our passion for brewing Michigan craft beer to Midland’s early history – especially its first 100 years, defined by the lumber, railroad and beer industries. Continuing a legacy of innovation Find our brewery and restaurant on North Saginaw Road near the three-mile marker of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, not far from Averill, where the Red Keg Lumber Camp sat by the Tittabawassee River. You can also find our brews at your favorite local watering hole or retailer throughout the state of Michigan. We work to carry on the legacy of the original Midland Brewing Company – even bringing back the Red Keg Saloon – while innovating our own signature brews like Copper Harbor Ale, Rollway IPA and Boom Run Oatmeal Stout, and traditional styles like our Three Mile Marker Hefeweizen. MBC brewers are developing new selections all the time, including our national award-winning “One Night In Bangkok,” and our Tangerine and Thai Basil Smoothie IPAs. A fantastic regional destination for great beer, food and fun Stop by our restaurant and grab a beer, pick up a 4-pack or refill your growler today! We have a custom smoker, with some of the best specialized pub food you will find by any lumber camp. Sit back and unwind with a great beer in hand in our outdoor beer garden during the warmer months and throughout the year. Oh, and we also have the Red Keg, a spectacular venue for private events.