Bier Distillery & Brewery

The cheesehead burger is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The gin is fantastic. Service was excellent. Vibes immaculate. Went for Valentine's Day lunch and will be going back asap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved our first visit! Stopped in for a couple of cocktails from the NA menu and they were both amazing! We got the NA Maple Whiskey Sour and the NA ButterBier. The ButterBier was great but the Whiskey Sour was defintley the favorite. Probably the best NA cocktail I’ve ever had! Tracy was also super kind and we loved they were playing 70s reruns of the Price is Right:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried the chocolate cherry martini, probably the best martini ever! 👌 We also enjoyed some apple cider BBQ wing and onion rings, both were very delicious. 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Overall we all had a great time. The food was amazing the drinks were great the only issue is they forgot my drink and I had to remind them. Other then that I'd highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food was delicious and well presented. The wait staff was attentive and the atmosphere was relaxing. Plan to eat here many more times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and drinks are outstanding! Staff is friendly and the place is clean. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great selection of brews and spirits with a good selection of eats. I recommend the burgers & old fashion, and I experienced great service with each visit I had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food was great loved the cheese burger salad. Waited for ever to order. Then never seen are waitress again. The guy behind the bar helped us. Are waitress was to busy sitting at the bar in her phone. Didn't leave a tip

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Fantastic service, atmosphere & some tasty food and cocktails! 🍸

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I met Tracy at the Ypsilanti beer fest, and I’m gonna tell you that Ms.Pickles sour pickle beer is surely a gift from the heavens above. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. Can’t wait to meet up with you all again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great burgers and beer!! Awesome experience, definitely adding it to our list of places to stop when in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We tried several appetizers, sandwiches, and drinks: everything was great! Good selection of appetizers and super yummy chicken sandwich.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's on a busy road, and the parking is meager. But OMG, interesting beer and such. good. food. I'd be here weekly if I lived in GR.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything about this place is awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aggressively competitive prices while maintaining good quality food and a very cozy atmosphere.

- Burger $14 (includes the fries): I just built my own burger. I made it a double patty with cheddar (they don’t have American cheese!), ketchup, mayo, lettuce, and tomato. There was not enough cheese on this and I suspect that is because if you ask for a double, they give you cheese for a single unless you ask for it to be doubled. That could be a big problem if you are ordering a triple. Just make sure you ask for the right amount of cheese.

The burgers were quarter pound patties and cooked somewhere around medium-well to well done (by default since they did not ask how I wanted it). That made it dry, chewy, and overall a bit less enjoyable. It was still good enough to keep, though. It was called a non-technical smashburger by the staff and that about sums it up. With smashburgers, you have to sear the outside and with it being as thick as this one is, you have to cook it too long and it ends up almost well done. My friend also ordered a double burger and had much the same experience.

The bun was slightly above average. It was toasted and still plenty soft.

Overall, the burger was good, but I’d make a few modifications to its defaults and the ordering process for them.

- Fries: VERY seasoned and deep deep fried taste. They were a bit on the dry side and with the amount of seasoning, it was just a bit overwhelming. I almost waited for them to cool because the plate was really hot, but I decided to try one anyway and it was already starting to cool. They are decent fries, though. Probably not the general public’s choice, though.

- Pretzel $9: I have heard that their pretzel was really good. Upon ordering it, it was out in roughly 2 minutes, meaning it is not super fresh. It had the standard tough exterior texture, but slightly flaky and a bit thinner than usual. The inside was soft, thick, and good. It was just a tad on the salty side. Overall, it was great, but if they are made up ahead, the price on this item may be a bit on the higher side (which is about the only price complaint I have for this place).

- Maple Ginger Hot Totty: My friend ordered the Toddy and reports it is “hot and soothing” and has a great cinnamon flavor. Also, the alcoholic content was a little on the stronger side.

- Service: Both waitresses who served us were very cheerful and helpful. Everything arrived about the time you’d expect it.

- Atmosphere: With high ceilings, and wood floors, there was a bit of echoing and voices carried. The music was soft and pleasant and not overwhelming at all. There is seating on a second floor available, too. We sat at the round tables with glass surfaces and bar stools, but they do have some standard tables available. The main feel of the place almost reminds me of Colorado.

- Conclusion: Ok, I probably complained too much. Really, most of our experience was great and I’d highly recommend them mainly due to the awesome prices, good food, and great atmosphere.

Visited Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm.

Parking: I can see this place being busy on weekends and parking may be a bit tight. During those peak times, the neighboring business may not be open and their parking lot could be used for overflow? Not sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Double Cheeseburger with Bacon and Mushrooms