Brewery Profile

Bier's Inwood Brewery/Hilltop Kitchen

A few miles south of Charlevoix’s downtown waterfront, this hilltop brewery gives visitors a beer stop that sits outside the main sidewalk-and-marina traffic. Approaching from US 31, travelers find a rural-feeling setting with broad views rather than a compact storefront taproom. Inside, the draw is a wide tap list: 18 taps pour house-brewed beer along with hard cider, seltzer, kombucha, and wine options. That range makes the taproom accessible for groups that do not all want the same kind of drink. The recently added Hilltop Kitchen also changes the visit from a quick pint into a fuller stop, with an expanded food menu and upgraded equipment supporting on-site dining.

Travelers in this part of northwest Lower Michigan often build brewery visits around lake drives, small-town stops, outdoor seating, and relaxed afternoons that can stretch into evening. Bier’s Inwood fits that pattern because the outdoor space is part of the identity of the place, not just an add-on. From the hilltop, guests can see toward Lake Michigan and the surrounding area, giving the stop a stronger sense of place than a taproom set entirely indoors. Seasonal bonfires and live music are part of the warm-weather experience, generally from May through October, so the mood of a visit can vary depending on the time of year. The beverage list also supports a mixed itinerary: beer drinkers can stay with house drafts, while others can choose cider, seltzer, kombucha, or wine.

For practical planning, the brewery is approximately six miles south of Charlevoix and just off US 31, making it a convenient detour for people driving the lakeshore corridor. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food availability, and any seasonal music or bonfire schedule, since those details can change. Hilltop Kitchen accepts take-out orders as well as serving visitors on site. For beer to go, the brewery offers traditional growler fills and has also begun canning, with 4-packs sold only at the brewery. Visitors who want packaged beer should plan to buy it during the stop rather than looking for it in broader retail distribution.

Bier's Inwood Brewery is situated approximately six miles south of Charlevoix, Michigan, positioned just off US 31 on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding area. The location features 18 taps offering house-brewed beer, hard cider, seltzer, kombucha, and wine options. Patrons can utilize the outdoor space, which provides views of Lake Michigan and hosts bonfires and live music events seasonally, typically running from May through October. The facility recently opened the Hilltop Kitchen, featuring an expanded menu and upgraded equipment for on-site dining and accepted take-out orders. Additionally, the brewery has initiated canning operations, offering 4-packs of their beer exclusively for purchase at the brewery alongside traditional growler fills.

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17959 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720, USA, Charlevoix, Michigan, 49720

Phone: 231.675.7632

Website: http://biersinwoodbrewery.com/

Hours: Brewery- OPEN EVERYDAY! Monday through Friday 3-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-9pm Hilltop Kitchen- OPEN- Wednesday through Friday 3-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-9pm