Brewery Profile

Pileated Brewing Co

A visit here puts travelers near Ann Arbor’s historic Kerrytown district, with the brewery functioning as a taproom-centered stop rather than a widely distributed production brand. Pileated Brewing Co. operates a 10-barrel brewing system in the same Ann Arbor facility that houses its 1,500 square foot taproom, so the visitor experience is closely tied to what is being brewed and served on site. Walk in expecting a local brewery focused on current draft offerings, not a fixed national lineup. Its beer also reaches a limited radius, primarily through kegs supplied to establishments in Washtenaw County, but the taproom remains the main place to encounter the brewery’s range.

Travelers exploring beer in this part of Michigan often look for small-batch production, seasonal changes, and tap lists that reflect the brewer’s current schedule. Pileated fits that pattern through a focus on rotating seasonal lagers and hop-forward pale ales. Those two areas give visitors a useful snapshot of the brewery’s identity: lager brewing that changes with the calendar, alongside pale ales built around hops rather than heavier malt-driven styles. Head Brewer Sarah Kinsley, formerly of Lansing’s Red Cedar Brewery, oversees both the production schedule and recipe development, so the beers available on a given visit are tied directly to the decisions being made in-house.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the brewery emphasizes on-site sales and rotating offerings. The 1,500 square foot indoor space gives visitors a defined place to sit and sample current drafts, while the adjacent outdoor patio is designed for year-round use. Its proximity to Kerrytown makes it a logical stop during a broader Ann Arbor visit, especially for travelers already moving between neighborhood shops, restaurants, and local beer destinations. Details such as food service, reservations, events, or specific taproom policies are not established here, so visitors should check directly with the brewery before making plans that depend on those amenities.

Pileated Brewing Co. operates a 10-barrel brewing system within its Ann Arbor facility, focusing primarily on rotating seasonal lagers and hop-forward pale ales. The brewery currently maintains a limited distribution radius, primarily supplying kegs to local Washtenaw County establishments while prioritizing on-site taproom sales. Located near the historic Kerrytown district, the facility includes a 1,500 square foot taproom and an adjacent outdoor patio space designed for year-round use. Head Brewer Sarah Kinsley, formerly of Lansing's Red Cedar Brewery, oversees the production schedule and recipe development.

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2290 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

Phone: 7343696290

Website: https://pileatedbrewing.com/