November 30, 2025

Master Beet Pale Ale

Bottoms Up
By Lynda Wheatley | Oct. 6, 2018

A ruby gem among other ales that literally pale in comparison, Tunnel Vision’s Master Beet Pale Ale brings a vibrant and well-landed punch to the unexpected ingredients category — and your palate. A full pint proves smooth and crisp, thanks to a clean melding of hops and shredded Michigan-grown Detroit Red beets, which are added at the end of the boil. While we were expecting a stronger sweet-beet flavor from its rosy hue, we were pleasantly surprised it kept its profile earthy rather than fruity or, well, vegetable-y. A refreshing autumnal ode to the 1950s harvester — the Standen “Beet Master” it honors. 5.5% ABV. Find it on tap at Pond Hill Farm, 5699 S. Lakeshore Dr., Harbor Springs. (231) 526-3276, www.pondhill.com

Trending

Send In Your Summer Camp 2026 Dates!

Early in 2026, we’ll be putting out our “Kids & Camps” issue, which will include our annual round-up o… Read More >>

Distillery Ups and Downs of 2025: Craft Spirits Industry Is Shifting, but Not Shaken

In late October, scores of people bellied up to the bar to sample a variety of spirits made at Northern Latitudes’ new… Read More >>

Writing a Heartfelt Card

They say that letter writing is a lost art, but Thrive 45° Young Professionals Group and the Petoskey Chamber are hoping… Read More >>

Three Holiday Shopping Sprees (and Trees!)

Head north of the 45th parallel this weekend for three chances to get all your holiday shopping done weeks before you’… Read More >>