Cozy taproom with really knowledgeable bartenders!
Ed Belhumer
Always an enjoyable visit. Good people and great conversation. Glad it wasn’t over crowded. Cold UP wind blowing outside.
Dale Hable
Best beer I've had in Michigan! That's saying something from a beer snob.
Eric W. Thompson
This is a cute little tap room. Very friendly staff and good beer. The taps rotate beers so there is something different quite often.
Upper Productions
Upper Hand Brewery produces amazing beers and provides a warm cozy atmosphere to enjoy them. Make sure to visit them for an event, a brewery tour, or live music. All of the staff are incredibly helpful, kind, and fun to chat with!
Amanda Huber
Arrived and note on door said it was closed. Google hours seem incorrect.
Lisa C.
When we were here during Covid (2020) only the outside was open, which was understandable. Beer was good and service was great. Just tried to go so we could see the inside. Google said they were open 2-9 on Tuesdays, but no, they are only open on Fridays and Saturdays. The Upper Hand website is up to date but the woman that was working outside said it takes up to 4 weeks for Google to update. Really? Not my experience with other websites. Made us question why Bells even selected Escanaba as their U.P. Brewing location. There is really nothing else to do in Escanaba. Too bad they didn't select another location - maybe in one of the college towns, or something closer to the bridge? Huge Bells fans here but not likely to ever try to get to Upper Hand again.
cyndi s
Great find. Nice outdoor area.
Bill K.
Stopped in for a flight. Cant say that I really cared for any of it but thats just a personal thing. Everything we sampled was in the lower IBU range but somehow they were still hoppy.
Julie Young
JC was a great bartender! We had a good time and conversation! Beer was good!Julie
Small indoor seating but great beer, great merch and great outdoor space.
Nikki Swidarski
Great beers and extremely welcoming staff! Highly recommend
The Hunter
Dog Friendly!Drove here on the first day to the UP. My relative had a friend that told us about this place. Escanaba is a beautiful town but this place is stuck out near the airport in an industrial park setting. That being said they have a nice place to enjoy the beer. Small inside sitting. Beer was good. Service was good. Bathrooms were spotless.
Todd VanMarter
First, I have been purchasing Upper Hand Brewery products locally for a few years now, so when my wife and I decided to vacation in Escanaba, we made a point to visit the store on Monday. Walking in I loved the decor, and the bartender welcomed us cheerfully. She was also very helpful in assisting us in answering are questions, and sampling the various products, which initially I was very interested in Trail Treats, which was newer to the menu.At the end my wife and I were interested in buying the Cider, which wasn't available in cans, but the bartender offered to make tall boys to go, which is a sealed 19 oz can, at $8 dollars each, which we told her we would take 6 of them, which at my math is $48. It seemed a little expensive, but based upon the uniqueness of the product, and in supporting a U.P. business, not a problem. After adding a sweatshirt and a couple of coozies, the final amount seemed too high. When I questioned it, the charge for the Cider was $72, or $12 each. The bartender stated she made a mistake. I understand mistakes,but this was 50% higher than originally offered, and no disclosure of the mistake at the time of purchase, which would have seemed to be the right thing to do. I would ask that they review this for future reference for their patrons, and for patrons to have awareness on the charges and bills.
tjpenegor
We visit here more than any other place when we spend the summers in Escanaba. We always meet friendly people. The entrainment on Tuesdays and Fridays is always fun to listen to. We especially like Tuesday music because it’s not a weekend when it’s busier and there’s not many places to go with weekday entertainment. Tonight, our bartender, Mr. Salo, was the friendliest and most knowledgeable bartender we’ve encountered on our visits.
Cozy taproom with really knowledgeable bartenders!
Always an enjoyable visit. Good people and great conversation. Glad it wasn’t over crowded. Cold UP wind blowing outside.
Best beer I've had in Michigan! That's saying something from a beer snob.
This is a cute little tap room. Very friendly staff and good beer. The taps rotate beers so there is something different quite often.
Upper Hand Brewery produces amazing beers and provides a warm cozy atmosphere to enjoy them. Make sure to visit them for an event, a brewery tour, or live music. All of the staff are incredibly helpful, kind, and fun to chat with!
Arrived and note on door said it was closed. Google hours seem incorrect.
When we were here during Covid (2020) only the outside was open, which was understandable. Beer was good and service was great. Just tried to go so we could see the inside. Google said they were open 2-9 on Tuesdays, but no, they are only open on Fridays and Saturdays. The Upper Hand website is up to date but the woman that was working outside said it takes up to 4 weeks for Google to update. Really? Not my experience with other websites. Made us question why Bells even selected Escanaba as their U.P. Brewing location. There is really nothing else to do in Escanaba. Too bad they didn't select another location - maybe in one of the college towns, or something closer to the bridge? Huge Bells fans here but not likely to ever try to get to Upper Hand again.
Great find. Nice outdoor area.
Stopped in for a flight. Cant say that I really cared for any of it but thats just a personal thing. Everything we sampled was in the lower IBU range but somehow they were still hoppy.
JC was a great bartender! We had a good time and conversation! Beer was good!Julie
Restaurantji Recommends
Small indoor seating but great beer, great merch and great outdoor space.
Great beers and extremely welcoming staff! Highly recommend
Dog Friendly!Drove here on the first day to the UP. My relative had a friend that told us about this place. Escanaba is a beautiful town but this place is stuck out near the airport in an industrial park setting. That being said they have a nice place to enjoy the beer. Small inside sitting. Beer was good. Service was good. Bathrooms were spotless.
First, I have been purchasing Upper Hand Brewery products locally for a few years now, so when my wife and I decided to vacation in Escanaba, we made a point to visit the store on Monday. Walking in I loved the decor, and the bartender welcomed us cheerfully. She was also very helpful in assisting us in answering are questions, and sampling the various products, which initially I was very interested in Trail Treats, which was newer to the menu.At the end my wife and I were interested in buying the Cider, which wasn't available in cans, but the bartender offered to make tall boys to go, which is a sealed 19 oz can, at $8 dollars each, which we told her we would take 6 of them, which at my math is $48. It seemed a little expensive, but based upon the uniqueness of the product, and in supporting a U.P. business, not a problem. After adding a sweatshirt and a couple of coozies, the final amount seemed too high. When I questioned it, the charge for the Cider was $72, or $12 each. The bartender stated she made a mistake. I understand mistakes,but this was 50% higher than originally offered, and no disclosure of the mistake at the time of purchase, which would have seemed to be the right thing to do. I would ask that they review this for future reference for their patrons, and for patrons to have awareness on the charges and bills.
We visit here more than any other place when we spend the summers in Escanaba. We always meet friendly people. The entrainment on Tuesdays and Fridays is always fun to listen to. We especially like Tuesday music because it’s not a weekend when it’s busier and there’s not many places to go with weekday entertainment. Tonight, our bartender, Mr. Salo, was the friendliest and most knowledgeable bartender we’ve encountered on our visits.