Ludington Bay Brewing Co

Gold Coast


There's an impressive range of beers on offer at this 2017 entrant to the Michigan brewing scene. Wheat beers, pales ales and double IPAs rock the 20-plus taps. The whiskey-barrel aged Dark Necessity Stout gets high praise. It's an easy stroll to the ferry dock.

The kitchen dishes out skillful small plates, salads and burgers.


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