Brimley Stout At Beard's Brewery

Bottoms Up

Feb. 19, 2022

Founded in 2012 by booze-brothers Peter Manthei and Ben Slocum, what began as a simple homebrew business has since become a community affair. Boasting 24 rotating taps, Beard’s Brewery in Petoskey has amassed more than 100 brews to its name, each inspired by seasonal flavors and the natural splendor of the region. But simple suds still have their perks, and one of them is the Brimley Stout. Named for more Brimleys than we can count – historic Brimley, Michigan, Willard Brimley’s legendary ’stache, and an owner’s dog, to name a few – this full-bodied beer is almost as curvy as the handlebar that crests its can. Based on a classic oatmeal stout, which sales maven Emily Hengstebeck says “inspires creativity and fondness for the brand,” Brimley’s traditional base features a dark and roasty palette, capped with a creamy-velvet finish. Pair it with one of Beard’s Brewing scratch-made pizzas for a pour that will put some hair on your face. Get it at 215 E. Lake Street, Petoskey. (231) 753-2221. www.beardsbrewery.com