Brewery Profile
5 Lakes Brewing Co.
In Dorr, 5 Lakes Brewing Co. gives visitors a local entry point into Michigan’s wider craft beer community. Founded in 2016, it is part of the state’s continuing brewery landscape rather than a long-established regional name with a heavily documented public history. A visitor walking in should understand it as a brewery centered on its current beer lineup and local presence. Since no specific beer names, owners, or signature styles are documented here, the experience is best approached as a chance to see what the brewery is pouring now, how it presents its range, and how it fits into the everyday beer scene of Dorr.
Travelers moving through this part of Michigan often look for variety: familiar beer styles, newer interpretations, and stops that show how small breweries adapt broad brewing traditions for a local audience. 5 Lakes Brewing Co. is described as producing a variety of beers using both traditional and modern brewing approaches, so it fits that kind of itinerary without needing to be tied to one defined style category. For visitors comparing breweries across the region, the useful angle is contrast: how this Dorr brewery’s current selections sit alongside other Michigan tap lists, and whether the day’s pours lean more classic, contemporary, or somewhere between the two.
Because detailed amenities are not specified, practical planning should stay flexible. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, ask what is available, and learn whether any limited or seasonal beers are on at the time of a visit. Check current hours before going, especially if traveling from outside Dorr, and do not assume food service, outdoor seating, events, packaged beer, or other services unless they are confirmed directly by the brewery. For a visitor profile, the main takeaway is straightforward: 5 Lakes Brewing Co. is a Dorr craft brewery founded in 2016, contributing to Michigan’s diverse beer landscape with a rotating range shaped by both traditional and modern brewing approaches.
Founded in 2016, 5 Lakes Brewing Co. is part of Michigan's craft beer community, located in Dorr. The brewery produces a variety of beers that incorporate both traditional and modern brewing approaches. While specific beer styles have not been detailed, the operation contributes to the region's growing craft beer industry. Its presence supports the local market and adds to Michigan’s diverse brewery landscape.
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1638 142nd Ave, Dorr, Michigan, 49323-9312
Phone: 6163599555
Website: http://www.5lakesbrewing.com
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to 5 Lakes Brewing Co..
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Hazy Horizon
New England IPA (NEIPA)
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Brewery X Lager
Mexican Lager
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X-tra Pale
Pale Ale
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Evening Stout
Stout
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NorthCoast Brewing Magnum
American IPA
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NorthCoast Brewing Old Rasputin
Russian Imperial Stout
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Copper Ale
Amber Ale
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Hop Explosion
IPA
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Dark Night Stout
Stout
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Hoppy Trails IPA
IPA
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Sunshine Lager
Lager
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Tropic Pines
IPA
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Midnight Stout
Stout
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Coastal Lager
Pilsner
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Hop Rocket
West Coast IPA
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A-Frame IPA
IPA
Beer Styles at 5 Lakes Brewing Co.
5 Lakes Brewing Co. brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes New England IPA (NEIPA), Mexican Lager, Pale Ale, Stout, American IPA, Russian Imperial Stout, Amber Ale, IPA, Lager, Pilsner, and West Coast IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is 5 Lakes Brewing Co. located?
- 5 Lakes Brewing Co. is located at 1638 142nd Ave, Dorr, Michigan, 49323-9312. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are 5 Lakes Brewing Co.'s hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 6163599555 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about 5 Lakes Brewing Co.?
- Visit http://www.5lakesbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.