Brewery Profile

BAD Brewing Co

On South Jefferson Street in Mason, BAD Brewing Co gives the city a dedicated craft-beer stop within a small downtown setting south of Lansing. A visitor walking in should expect the taproom itself to be the center of the experience: a place to read the current beer board, choose a pour, and settle in among local regulars and travelers passing through Ingham County. Mason’s beer scene is quieter than the larger brewery clusters in Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Ann Arbor, so a brewery here tends to function as both a neighborhood meeting place and a regional stop for people exploring Mid-Michigan by town rather than by highway exit.

Travelers in this part of Michigan often look for the range that defines the state’s craft-beer culture: hop-forward ales, clean lagers, darker malt-driven beers in colder months, and rotating seasonal releases that reflect Michigan’s agricultural calendar. A Mason taproom visit fits that pattern by offering a local point of comparison with the broader beer culture of the Lansing area and central Lower Peninsula. Rather than treating the stop as a production tour or a packaged-beer destination, visitors are best served approaching it as a taproom visit, where the day’s lineup and the conversation at the bar guide the experience. For beer travelers, that is often the appeal of smaller-city breweries: the setting provides context that larger regional names cannot always capture.

BAD Brewing Co operates at 440 South Jefferson Street in Mason and keeps steady hours, generally opening in the early afternoon and closing by late evening throughout the week. Since individual pours, events, and taproom arrangements can change from day to day, the taproom is the place to confirm the current beer list and any visit-specific details. The brewery maintains contact through phone and email, and visitors can also follow along through Facebook and Instagram for current updates. For planning purposes, it works well as an afternoon or evening stop in Mason, either as part of a Lansing-area beer itinerary or as a stand-alone visit while spending time downtown.

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440 S Jefferson St, Mason, Michigan, 48854-1654

Phone: 517-676-7664

Website: https://www.badbrewing.com/

Hours: Mo 15:00-22:00, Tu 15:00-22:00, We 12:00-22:00, Th 12:00-22:00, Fr 12:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to BAD Brewing Co.

Beer Styles at BAD Brewing Co

BAD Brewing Co brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Mead, Porter, Dry Hopped Pilsner, Blonde Ale, and Sour Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • DJ Trivia Every Monday

    Sep 21, 2026

    Join us every Monday for DJ Trivia. Bring your friends and compete for a chance to win BAD Gift Cards in a fun trivia night experience.

  • DJ Trivia at BAD Brewing Company

    Sep 21, 2026

    Weekly trivia nights featuring a DJ, held every Monday at BAD Brewing Company. Enjoy a fun and social atmosphere with rotating beers and ciders.

  • Valentine’s BINGO and GAMES with Dusty

    Sep 22, 2026

    Every Wednesday Dusty calls bingo with song prizes and skill-based games for fun, friends, and sass. No cover charge, just show up and have a BAD time.

  • Bingo with Dusty!

    Sep 22, 2026

    Every Wednesday Dusty will call bingo with the prize for each winning bingo being a song choice, and we’ll play skill-based games for fun at BAD Brewing Company.

  • Thursdays Smoked Wings

    Sep 24, 2026

    Enjoy smoked wings every Thursday at BAD Brewing Co, available from November 11, 2025 through December 31, 2026.

  • 13th Annual Fall Block Party

    Sep 26, 2026

    Come help us ring in the season as we shut down the street for our 13th annual Fall Block Party! There will be live music, art booths, and a variety of BAD food, along with over 3…

  • Afternoon Lions Games at BAD

    Sep 27, 2026

    Join us to watch Michigan’s team and cheer them on with $1 off all pours, and $1 wings during the game!

  • Crooked Nook Bookstore pop up

    Nov 3, 2026

    The Crooked Nook Bookstore is stopping by on November 3rd from 5-8pm for you to peruse their wares. They offer great reads, stuffies, and gifts as a roaming adult book fair.

  • BAD Brewing Co. Annual Summer Block Party

    Jun 7, 2027

    BAD Brewing Co.'s annual summer block party involves shutting down the street, live music, and over 30 beers on tap. The event will mark its 10th year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BAD Brewing Co located?
BAD Brewing Co is located at 440 S Jefferson St, Mason, Michigan, 48854-1654. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are BAD Brewing Co's hours?
Current hours are: Mo 15:00-22:00, Tu 15:00-22:00, We 12:00-22:00, Th 12:00-22:00, Fr 12:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about BAD Brewing Co?
Visit https://www.badbrewing.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.