Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

putnam

Michigan

4.84/5  rDev +16.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5

I know some folks won't appreciate this bar's utter lack of commercialism. Some people want phony, fake, Potemkin brew-pubs. If you're one of these, stay away from Kuhnhenn's!

Sandwiched between an "Autohaus" and a "Hardware store" (read: brew/wine supply shop) the interior is efficiently spacious. The Mash tuns and kettles are right on the floor, mixing with the guests. The staff go about their business without a lot of chatter. When asked questions they replied directly and concisely. No ego.
The selection of beers was terrific. Every one I tasted was unique...none of that cookie-cutter sameness that plagues so many establishments. This is hard-working, blue-collar gourmet craftsmanship. Heart and soul.

11-02-2003 18:50:22 | More by putnam

inebrius

Michigan

4.44/5  rDev +6.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5

Stepping into Kuhnhenn, you're immediately embraced by the sweet bready aroma of fermenting wort. The bar back consists of a giant screen T.V. for your local sports fix. The brewery's small fermenters peek out behind the bar. This place is real. Around a dozen taps of fresh beer and a few bottled offerings. Not much in the way of food, but you can order up a chunk of cheese and some sausage if you like. I only tried a couple of their brews, but the attached homebrew shop and their fantastic dark mild ale will bring me back. If your looking for a trendy brewpub to elbow around and pick up some sluts, go somewhere else. Kuhnhenn is all about beer.

03-31-2003 14:45:34 | More by inebrius