The Midwest is having a moment. Between the superstar rise of popstar Chappell Roan (a.k.a. the Midwest Princess) to the vice presidential nomination of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the region is present in pop culture more than ever. It also happens to be home to some of the beer industry’s heaviest hitters: Molson Coors is rooted in Chicago and Anheuser-Busch famously calls St. Louis home.
The Eastern and Western states have often dominated the conversation when it comes to innovations in craft beer, but many unsung breweries from the middle of the nation can stand up to even the stiffest coastal competition. To that end, we decided to ask brewers which Midwest breweries they felt were the most underrated and deserve more attention. Here’s what they said.
The most underrated midwest breweries, according to brewers: Transient Artisan Ales Greenbush Brewing The Livery Wooly Pig Farm Brewery Urban Artifact Brewing Lost Cabin Beer Co. Seedz Brewery Supermoon Beer Co. Central Standard Brewing Riggs Beer Co. Warped Wing Brewing Hammer Heart Brewing Roaring Table Brewery Credit: @m4_cic and @transientartisanales on Instagram
“In my opinion, the most underrated brewery region in the Midwest is southwestern Michigan, where I grew up. Many small places [there] are making great beer including Transient Artisan Ales, Greenbush Brewing, and The Livery. Hard to pick a favorite.” —Sean Cassidy, lead brewer, Bearded Iris Brewing, Nashville
Credit: @woolypigfarmbrewery on Instagram
“Wooly Pig Farm Brewery in Fresno, Ohio, doesn’t get enough attention. It’s a destination farm and brewery
