Brewery Profile

Hunter's Ale House

In Mt Pleasant’s beer scene, Hunter’s Ale House is a family-established operation with a timeline that separates the restaurant from the brewing side: the Hunter family opened the Ale House in 2012, then added a dedicated microbrewery in 2015. A visitor should expect the beer program to be built around rotation rather than a fixed, narrow lineup. The brewery has reported making more than 50 different ale varieties in a recent year, with 24 kept on tap, so the board is likely to change often. The brewery also has a stated focus on Michigan-grown and Michigan-malted ingredients, including some from Isabella County, which gives the place a local agricultural connection rather than just a local address.

Travelers moving through central Michigan often look for breweries that show range: an IPA, a lighter or fruit-forward option, and something less common that reflects the brewer’s current batch schedule. Hunter’s Ale House fits that kind of stop because its small-batch approach leaves room for frequent style changes. Two named beers associated with the brewery are “Sticky Orange” and “Hell of a Day IPA,” but the broader point for visitors is the turnover across many ales. The brewery has also worked with Central Michigan University’s fermentation science program, giving students hands-on brewing experience. For guests interested in how beer education, local ingredients, and pub service can overlap, that partnership is part of the brewery’s identity.

Practical planning should start with the current tap list, since a high-rotation brewery can change what is available between visits. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially if someone is looking for a particular beer. The brewery sits alongside the Ale House, and the two are connected by the Cask Room, which is used for private events and can draw on catering from the restaurant. That setup may be useful for groups, but details such as hours, event availability, reservations, tour access, outdoor seating, or other guest policies should be checked directly with the business before making plans. For most visitors, the simplest approach is to treat the stop as a beer-and-food visit with an emphasis on rotating Michigan-made ales.

The Hunter family established Hunter's Ale House in Mt Pleasant, Michigan, in 2012, later expanding operations to include a dedicated microbrewery in 2015. This facility focuses on small-batch production, resulting in a high rotation of styles; the brewery reported producing over 50 different varieties of ale in the last year, with 24 maintained on tap. Popular offerings include the "Sticky Orange" and "Hell of a Day IPA." The operation maintains a commitment to local sourcing, utilizing ingredients grown and malted within Michigan, including Isabella County. The brewery has previously partnered with Central Michigan University’s fermentation science program to offer students hands-on brewing experience. The brewery and the adjacent Ale House are connected by the Cask Room, which facilitates private events and utilizes catering services from the restaurant.

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4855 E Blue Grass Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48858

Phone: (989) 779-2626

Website: https://www.huntersalehousebrewery.com/

Hours: Mon…..Closed Tuesday……..4PM - 12AM Wed-Fri….4PM-1AM Saturday…..12PM - 1AM Sunday………..12PM - 10PM