Brewery Profile

Ellison Brewery and Spirits

In East Lansing’s beer landscape, Ellison Brewery and Spirits is both a production brewery and a taproom, so the visitor experience is tied closely to what is being brewed, packaged, and poured at the time. The public-facing taproom is the main place to encounter the brewery’s current lineup, which changes rather than staying fixed around a single static menu. Owner and brewer Aaron Hanson directs the recipes, and the brewery describes its approach as recipes tested globally and perfected locally. For visitors, that means the draw is less about a single signature pint and more about seeing what is available on the board during that particular visit.

Travelers looking for beer in this part of Michigan often seek out taprooms that offer variety, limited releases, and a sense of how local breweries interpret familiar styles. Ellison fits that kind of stop through its rotating tap list and specialty releases. The brewery has been known to feature Bourbon Barrel Aged beers, giving visitors a chance to look for stronger or more cellar-oriented pours when those are available. It has also released fundraising beers such as Makin Memories, showing that some offerings may be tied to specific causes or occasions rather than routine production. Because the list rotates, repeat visits may not look the same, and travelers should treat the taproom board as the most accurate guide.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether any specialty releases are currently available. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, tours, event schedules, and family or pet policies are not established here, so visitors should check directly with the brewery before building a trip around those needs. Ellison bottles its products on-site and uses national distribution channels to reach consumers across the United States, but taproom availability can still differ from what is found in retail distribution. Anyone hoping to pick up packaged beer, try a barrel-aged release, or ask about a specific fundraising beer should verify current stock with the brewery before arriving.

Located in East Lansing, Michigan, Ellison Brewery and Spirits operates a production facility and taproom known for developing unique recipes under the direction of owner and brewer Aaron Hanson. The brewery maintains a rotating tap list, frequently featuring specialty releases such as Bourbon Barrel Aged beers and specific fundraising beers like Makin Memories. Hanson's recipes, which the brewery states have been tested globally and perfected locally, form the core of their offerings. Ellison bottles its products on-site and utilizes national distribution channels to reach consumers across the United States.

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4903 Dawn Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823

Website: https://ellisonbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]