frankenmuth brewery
in 1862, john matthias falliers and his cousins william knaust and martin heubisch built and opened the frankenmuth brewery just north of the falliers’ property, where the frankenmuth brewery continues to stand today. since then, the brewery has operated under many names, including cass river brewery and geyer brothers brewing co. , before settling on the frankenmuth brewery name during the 1980’s .
the glass is half full at the new frankenmuth brewery, which offered a sneak peek to the frankenmuth community monday. the grand opening is wednesday .
excitement, curiosity, hunger and thirst were all present at a sneak peek of the new frankenmuth brewery .
sheila stamiris, downtown development authority executive director, confirmed a purchase agreement between bank of america and frankenmuth brewery real estate for the frankemuth brewery at 425 s. main .
ownership of the brewery transferred to ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher in 1987 for $ 365, 000 in a bankruptcy settlement. they renamed the business frankenmuth brewery, inc .
the suds may soon flow again at one of frankenmuth' s oldest establishments .
welcome to america’s oldest microbrewery! founded in 1862, the historical frankenmuth brewery is also michigan’s original craft brewery. we welcome you to drink, dine and relax with us and experience over 150 years of brewing tradition .
with frankenmuth brewery’s expanding production of its year - round, seasonal, and limited release brews, our craft beer offerings are more diverse and better than ever. whether you like your craft beer light or dark, hoppy or malty, uniquely flavored or traditional, the frankenmuth brewery is sure to have the perfect craft beer for everyone .
the frankenmuth brewery was re - opened under new ownership july 1, 2009 after being closed since nov. 2006. the brewery has both a class c resort license as well as a micro brewery license. we have begun distribution to the state of michigan in kegs as well as serving our patrons in one the most popular destination cities in michigan, frankenmuth. we expect to be bottling in small quantities by march 2010 .
frankenmuth brewery is america' s oldest microbrewery. we brew more than forty different styles of beer throughout the year to compliment our delicious smokehaus inspired menu. our current ownership team has been operating the brewery since july 1, 2009 with a mission to craft a trusted, respected and valued brewery experience for new guests and returning patrons .
frankie has made quite a name for himself as the company mascot over the years and continues to play a huge role in representing the frankenmuth brewery’s “dog - gone good” craft beer .
frankenmuth brewery is america' s oldest microbrewery and michigan' s original craft brewery since 1862! offering award winning ales & lagers, pub fare, and a gold medal taproom experience. open for guests year round, outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .
since joining the frankenmuth brewery, steve’s original brewing approach and expertise has already been recognized, particularly with our batch 69 american ipa, which was awarded the 2015 world expo of beer gold medal .
other beers on the menu include the frankenmuth pilsener, a german - style golden lager with a floral aroma, and the fruity and spicy frankenmuth brewing co. hefeweizen that offers a smooth, lightly hopped flavor with hints of clove and banana. the brewery will feature six beers on tap along with seasonal rotations .
the frankenmuth brewery is america' s oldest microbrewery and michigan' s original craft brewery since 1862! offering award - winning ales & lagers, fine casual fare, and a gold medal taproom experience. open for guests year - round, outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .
scholten said one of the problems the brewery faced before closing in 2003 was undependable service and product .
people are going to experience a brand new brewery ,
said owner anmar sarafa of birmingham .
frankenmuth’s brewmaster, steve buszka, joined the brewery in 2014 to support the company’s rich german brewing traditions, though he’s also brought his own signature brewing influence to frankenmuth. steve began brewing professionally in 1991 and has served as the head brewmaster for breweries such as bell’s (when it was still named kalamazoo brewing company), potosi brewing company, and o’so brewing company, among others .
the frankenmuth brewery is america' s oldest microbrewery and is proud to be known as michigan' s original craft brewery! today, we are happy to provide hand - crafted michigan - made beer, varied small plates, and exceptional customer service. located in frankenmuth, michigan' s little bavaria, we are known for our award - winning lagers and ales. enjoy outdoor patio seating along the beautiful cass river on one of our three decks. visit our retail shop and take home a six pack of our hand - crafted beers, frankie' s root bier and german - style growlers .
martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built the brewery in 1862. john g. geyer bought it in 1874, renaming the business geyer bros. brewing co .
haithem sarafa, attorney and spokesman for his brother, said negotiations are under way with
various potential tenants that are interested in running the brewery and restaurant .
stamiris said the asking price for the restaurant / brewery was $ 2. 9 million by lasalle bank midwest in 2006, which since has become bank of america .
great meal and enjoyed the outdoor seating. we don' t live in the area and always have to visit when we return to frankenmuth. the waiter was attentive and the food was cooked to order .
everyone that goes to frankenmuth does the traditional all you can eat chicken dinners, but today we decided to eat where the locals eat. it' s hidden at the end of downtown frankenmuth, it' s not your usual german type building. they have a somewhat limited menu, the majority of the menu has lots of spices giving it a kick. a must try is the bavarian pretzel, it was amazing, that was a hit because everyone around us got that as an appetizer. their choices of seasonal beer is huge and you' re able to purchase them in their gift shop. if you want to break your frankenmuth tradition, this is the next best place in town !
planning to be in your area on nov. 8 th and 9 th. are any brewery tours available on these days? if so, what times and is a reservation necessary? thanks
great place for lunch in frankenmuth! i got their pulled pork tacos and they were outstanding. the pork was cooked perfectly, the tortillas were hot, the pickled onion and slaw with the white queso fresco made them some of the best tacos i' ve ever had. it' s on our list of places to stop at when we visit frankenmuth. tip: avoid sitting outside if it' s too hot out, the sun can make you a bit miserable .
frankenmuth visit on a february friday. in the past, we' ve made the trip in the summer or late fall with big lines. this time it was busy, but no lines. this was our first trip to the brewery. no food for us. just beer. but the food did look good coming out of the kitchen. the service was very good. liked the beer a lot. most particularly the christmas town ale and siamese goat .
we want to offer good times, great food and fine beers ,
said general manager dave scholten .
most importantly, though, this brewery can bring a community together for a consistent experience .
frankie the dachshund has been featured on our beer labels, advertisements, and marketing materials dating back to as early as the 1930’s, making frankie nearly 85 years old (or almost 600 in dog years)! the history of frankie originated with one of the brewery’s early owners, john geyer. as legend would have it, geyer owned a brood of purebred dachshunds and used the image of frankie, his top dog, in ads, signs and packaging for the brewery .
at frankenmuth brewery we produce 100% of our package and draft beer fresh in house! we offer six perennial brews while rotating a unique lineup of thirty - six seasonal and special release selections throughout the year. there’s nothing like stopping in for a pint at our gold medal taproom! you may even catch our brewmaster, steve buszka for a pint or a growler fill! he is known for debuting intense experimental brews on tap, including his personal favorite s. m. a. s. h. beer ipa series (single hop, single malt. )
this is my favorite place for beer in frankenmuth. i recommend the sampler. the food is also pretty good. try the fried brussel sprouts, for sure. even though this place is good for a quick dinner, i absolutely love it for private events. the space downstairs is beautiful and overlooks the river. service is great .
america’s oldest microbrewery and michigan’s original craft brewery. offering award winning ales & lagers since 1862! throughout the year we feature a minimum of fifteen beers on tap including a perennial lineup of six core craft brews alongside a rotation of nine; seasonal, special release and experimental beers .
week. for tastings and a full brewery experience, the taproom provides the opportunity to enjoy 21 draft beers complimented by an inspired craft - centric menu. throughout the year we rotate our draft lineup to highlight a unique variety of 36 different styles of craft beer brewed fresh onsite .
thank you for the wonderful compliments, doug! we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. i am glad you enjoyed visiting the brewery. we do have a lot of history. hope to have you back for lunch or dinner next time. many thanks, charles o .
it was a great place ,
schumacher said, co - owner and president from 1987 until 1992, when he sold his shares to the heine family .
my venture was pretty tough, breaking into the microbrewery market (in may 1988). at that time, we just had the brewery and a tasting room .
okay, first off i have been to frankenmuth brewery several times over the years... probably in the 20s. today, was the first time that i got the cheese burger with added bacon with fries. my kids got the mac and cheese and grilled cheese. my wife got the grilled cheese dinner with fries. i have had several different beers from here and they have all been fantastic as well as their brewben sandwich, apps, and everything else on the menu... . except one thing. highly recommend them. so, now for today' s dinner. the bacon cheeseburger was a 2 / 10. it was good because i was hungry but it did not appear to be a fresh patty. it tasted like and looked like a frozen patty. i do not know if it was fresh or frozen but it looks like a perfectly round thin hockey puck. so, if your going to eat here, have everything except for the burger... . enjoy! !
solid brewery and lunch spot. i stopped here with my family on the way to the airport, and was surprised to find how big the restaurant is! there' s all kinds of seating - up at the bar, high tops, regular tables, indoor and outdoor, and even a private back room. i really liked the setup, and the big windows up front letting in plenty of light. since it was mid - afternoon on a tuesday, we were seated right away but there were a handful of other parties there too so it wasn' t dead. i started with a taster flight and tried the lighten up francis! , oh my quad, old detroit amber ale, and the brown hound dunkel. my favorite was hands - down the old detroit. wow, if i can find it somewhere in chicago? gold! also notable to mention we ordered food and it came out pretty quick. both our hostess and server were nice and accommodating. we asked to switch tables right before she brought everything out and it was no trouble at all. i ordered the pulled pork sandwich with chips and it was decent but nothing to blog about. the rest of my family seemed to enjoy the meal too. if you' re in the area, definitely stop in for a brew and maybe a bite .
we came to eat here after a long decision and looking up every menu we saw. i can be a picky eater and i really wanted a burger. we decided to try eating at the brewery. the wait was really long, but that is expected with all the restaurants here. when we finally got seated, our waiter was really nice. he knew all of the drinks. my boyfriend told him what he usually likes to drink and the waiter offered him options that he thought he would like. yes, my boyfriend did like it a lot. we ordered our food. he got the spicy jalapeno burger and my sister got the pulled pork. this is where it got kind of bad. the food took forever to arrive. we watched as other tables got their meals first. we were tired and very hungry from walking around to every shop. when the food finally arrived, it was a different waiter that brought it. she forgot a few things we listed, and said she would get it. that took another 10 minutes alone. our original waiter brought it for us. my sister' s food was cold. her mashed potatoes, tater tots, and even the pulled pork. i tried a small bite of the mashed potatoes and i thought there were too cold. my boyfriend also tried the pork and agreed. when our waiter brought us what was missing, my sister decided to tell him about her food being really cold. ofcourse he apologized right away and took the food. he said he would bring her a new one, which i thought was nice. i also felt bad though because we were starving, yet we wanted to wait to be polite. she kept insisting that we eat without her, so i gave her half of my fries to start eating. the food actually came faster than the first time and it was hot this time. she did think it was yummy, but it was a bit of an inconvenience to have cold food after waiting 40 minutes the first time. we also had the original 30 minute wait to be seated. the food was good, but i reccomend coming when it is not busy. between lunch and dinner it is packed. you can barely get through and barely hear yourself talk. i did enjoy my burger though, and my sister enjoyed her food once it was fixed .
more than 600 people sampled appetizers and desserts, sipped freshly brewed beers and caught up with friends monday .
we want to make sure that you can come here and get the beer, food and customer service that you enjoyed from your previous visit ,
he said .
head brewmaster jeff coon said he wants to start with something familiar and have customers move their beer tastes forward .
my goal is to introduce people to craft beers ,
said coon, who previously brewed for the michigan brewing co. out of detroit .
we will offer something unique but also appeal to a vast crowd .
cass river blonde ale is an example of what coon calls a crossover beer .
it' s an easy - to - drink american standard that moves people toward that more traditional german beer ,
he said .
the dining menu includes sandwiches and dinner entrees, along with free pretzel bread .
even in tough economic times, sarafa said the craft beer industry hasn' t slowed .
the industry actually grew by 5 percent last year, and michigan is in the opportunity to take advantage of it ,
he said .
in good times, people drink beer ,
scholten said .
in bad times, they' re going to drink more beer .
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anmar k. sarafa, chief investment officer for birmingham - based steward capital management inc. bought the property jan. 30 .
there' s quite a few interested parties right now, and some are local ,
he said .
a purchase agreement for the property took shape in august, but the parties extended it twice to accommodate negotiations .
stamiris said the business has been closed since november 2006, when the heine family turned over the property to bank after not finding a lender to refinance a $ 3. 9 million loan .
randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990, and sold as many as 13, 000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21, 1996, ripped through little bavaria .
the establishment was closed for seven years, re - opening in june 2003 after construction of an 300 - seat, three - level restaurant .
haithem sarafa, also is managing director of steward capital, said no deadline is set to find an operator .
hopefully, we will just turn it around and give it to the people that want it ,
he said .
the faster, the better for all parties concerned .
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our lineup highlights a variety of thirty - six different styles of craft beer, all brewed fresh onsite. in addition, we feature a variety of high gravity, seasonal and special release brews in 12oz bottles, 22oz bottles and growlers !
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take a seat outside over looking the cass river for some great food and tasty beer. very memorable. cheers !
i have written a review regarding hamburgers not being thoroughly cooked before. i have stopped in for dinner a couple of times since, and have had great experiences. wait staff is very friendly. beer is terrific. i will keep coming back .
it was amazing food was perfect 4 of us ate for under 40. 00 $ $ wish they had a few more beer options like hard ciders but the waiter was amazing. food was perfectly portion. i would eat here again any day .
we arrived with a large party (10) and a dog for lunch. we were not turned away and instead were seated in their nice outdoor seating area. it' s under a pergola and contained mobile umbrellas for plenty of shade. our drinks came quickly and we ...
this was our second (and third) visit. i really like their fish and chips, although we arrived early and it was a bit greasy - i suspect the oil was not hot enough - but still good. i also had their pizza - lots of ...
i (german) didn’t expect much of the place but i was really astonished how good the beer tastes here. good food, too and the most important: soccer word championship on a huge screen 👍
always interested in how breweries are used for dining facilites. food was tasty, a bit pricey for lunch, service was fun and positive .
excellent food and enough to take home, servings are huge. waitress was kinda salty and forgot to refill drinks or ask if wanted more beer, had to make her stop over all good experience for food and beer .
we had a party of 7 and sat outside. the view was gorgeous and there was plenty of space for our young kids to get up and look over the water. our waiter was very helpful with the different beers they offered. all of the ...
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do they have a kids menu? they used to years back, but i haven' t been back since new management .
i don' t recall seeing anything about tours either. sorry ...
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enjoyed a very good meal here this evening with my lovely wife. she had chicken and i had ribs and we did a bit of plate sharing. the sides were exceptional consisting of baked beans as well as brussel sprouts tater tots of two different varieties. everything was very good and prepared well. service was provided by dayne who did an amazing job. tried the jalapeno beer which was awesome. we will be back .
great location, walking distance from all of the attractions. above average beer. busy day and two servers on the floor. ordered a burger and fries, asked for a side of mayo. burger came with cold fries, like shoe leather and no mayo. it took me fifteen minutes to find my server to request new food. i watched other guests get their own extra napkins. this is an old establishment that is sitting on a gold mine as craft brewing is red hot. but no manager to be found and two servers handling the large dining room? ? i' ve worked in food twenty years and these are fundamentals of running a restaurant. price point is good $ 10. 95 for a burger and fries but most people want them hot. they have a sign asking people to review them on social media, when your failing at your job isn' t that like asking for trouble ?
i give this place a easy 5 star my group has enjoyed there meal a lot. there drinks are all delicious we had no problems with the waiters they were nice i would love to come back here
we stopped in here to have a adult meal away from our kid although she would have been ok to come. they have a decent selection of beer and even though i do not like beer the waiter let me try some to see what was what. i ended up with a pilsner that was tolerable (my husband loved it, he likes beer). we sat outside which was heated and well lit and it overlooked the river which was beautiful. the food wasn' t the greatest, i had a chicken nacho and i would give it a 7 out of 10. my husband had a pulled pork meal and the pork was super salty and he couldn' t eat it all. the fried brussel sprouts were good and the corn bread was the best thing of the whole meal. out waiter was really nice and knew all about all the different beer they had and was attentive without being annoying. so if you are in town and love beer this place is nice and not too expensive .
why would you show ultimate cage fighting on most of the tvs? the beer was avaerage and do was the food. the tvs were unpleasantly distracting, but the service was fine .
went here during july 4th at prime time (6 - 6: 30pm - ish). we were completely blown away to have immediate seating. my wife and i enjoyed all the beers we tried. food was pretty good as well. fun atmosphere. i would reccomend to all. especially during dinner rush since they have ample seating .
we stopped in today on a busy saturday before christmas and expected a long wait but were seated promptly at a high top table. the place was beautiful and our server was attentive. the christmas beer i had was really good and i would definitely drink it again. i had to lower the review because although everything tasted good, my entire meal pretty cold. the chili, the hot dog, the fries... .. all cold. like i said everything tasted fine but a cold chili dog is not preferred. would definitely give it another try though !
great food and great beer! try the flight and a few beers on their tap. they also have wonderful german style food and is a great spot after a long walk around the town. try the cheese and pretzels and they also have a shop where you can buy beer to go. very happy and very satisfied with their service, food and beer
stopping in thanks to seeing the billboard on the highway on my way up to northern michigan. i am glad i stopped because it turns out this is the oldest microbrewery in america (who knew ?)? anyway, the beer was good, and the place was spacious. unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. despite it not being busy it took a while to be seating and the waiter was pretty slow. the food was just ok as well. the giant pretzel was delicious, but the chili dog i ate wasn' t the best .
great french onion soup and just awesome calamari fries! !! yes they have great beer as well! just stopped here to get a quick nosh before our big chicken dinner later this evening .
had the black bean burrito bowl. all i can say is tasteless! none of the ingredients has any flavor at all. like eating paper. sweet server, who tried her best .
apparently this is the oldest microbrewery in america. we stopped in for lunch on our way to another part of michigan. the billboard on the highway caught our attention so good job on the advertising. they have fun decorations and it looks interesting. they have seating outside on the water; unfortunately it was raining when we were there. it' s a large space. we were there on a thursday and it wasn' t crowded. the service was mediocre. we just stood awkwardly at the host section until we asked the person there if were were supposed to seat ourselves. the guy looked a little confused and said no then grabbed menus. waiter was very nice but not the most efficient. giant pretzel - highly recommend! beers were good. the caprese sandwich was eh. stop in, get some pictures, and have a beer. maybe pick up a t - shirt if you' re feeling touristy .
“the beer complimented the ribs and buffalo chicken rolls that i ordered very nicely. ” in 9 reviews
“would like to return to try more of their food, but the french onion soup was good. ” in 15 reviews
“both the christmas town ale and the red sky irish ale were excellent. ” in 4 reviews
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frankenmuth brewery is a brewery and restaurant in frankenmuth , michigan . it is one of the oldest breweries in michigan . the business closed in 2003 and reopened in 2009 . martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built a brewery in 1862 . john g. geyer bought it in 1874 and renamed it geyer bros . brewing co . in 1987 it was purchased out of bankruptcy for $ 365,000 by ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher , who renamed the business frankenmuth brewery , inc . randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990 . heine sold as many as 13,000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21 , 1996 tore through " little bavaria " , downtown frankenmuth . the business was closed for seven years in the aftermath , re-opening in june 2003 with a 300-seat , three-level restaurant . there was also a frankenmuth brewing company . the brewery 's products have included frankenmuth pilsner , bock , dark , weiss ( beer ) and octoberfest . 
frankenmuth brewery is a brewery and restaurant in frankenmuth, michigan. it is one of the oldest breweries in michigan. the business closed in 2003 and reopened in 2009. martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built a brewery in 1862. john g. geyer bought it in 1874 and renamed it geyer bros. brewing co. in 1987 it was purchased out of bankruptcy for $ 365,000 by ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher, who renamed the business frankenmuth brewery, inc. randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990. heine sold as many as 13,000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21, 1996 tore through " little bavaria ", downtown frankenmuth. the business was closed for seven years in the aftermath, re-opening in june 2003 with a 300-seat, three-level restaurant. there was also a frankenmuth brewing company. the brewery's products have included frankenmuth pilsner, bock, dark, weiss (beer) and octoberfest.
frankenmuth brewery is a brewery and restaurant in frankenmuth, michigan. it is one of the oldest breweries in michigan. the business closed in 2003 and reopened in 2009. martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built a brewery in 1862. john g. geyer bought it in 1874 and renamed it geyer bros. brewing co. in 1987 it was purchased out of bankruptcy for $ 365,000 by ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher, who renamed the business frankenmuth brewery, inc. randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990. heine sold as many as 13,000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21, 1996 tore through " little bavaria ", downtown frankenmuth. the business was closed for seven years in the aftermath, re-opening in june 2003 with a 300-seat, three-level restaurant. there was also a frankenmuth brewing company. the brewery's products have included frankenmuth pilsner, bock, dark, weiss (beer) and octoberfest.