Right Brain Brewery

CEO Stout®

Stout - American

A light bodied American Style Stout brewed with locally roasted espresso beans from Roaster Jack Coffee Co. This beer was designed to be sessionable and… Read More

A light bodied American Style Stout brewed with locally roasted espresso beans from Roaster Jack Coffee Co. This beer was designed to be sessionable and consumed every day of the year, including summer. CEO stands for chocolate, espresso, & oatmeal. This is the perfect beer to start drinking in the morning. And yes, there is caffeine. Read Less

Northern Hawk Owl®

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

A medium bodied amber ale with a lovely red hue and a malty nose. Expect notes of caramel and toffee with a clean, not sweet, finish.

A medium bodied amber ale with a lovely red hue and a malty nose. Expect notes of caramel and toffee with a clean, not sweet, finish.
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Naughty Girl

Stout - American

Naughty Girl Stout is deeply flavored, yet refreshing and cooling. This sensual, full-bodied stout combines rich chocolate flavors with an infusion of… Read More

Naughty Girl Stout is deeply flavored, yet refreshing and cooling. This sensual, full-bodied stout combines rich chocolate flavors with an infusion of Biodynamic Peppermint from Light of Day Organics in Traverse City, Michigan. Our chocolate mint stout delivers everything you love about chocolate mint cookies without all of the crumbs in your sleeping bag. Read Less

Cake Walk

Cream Ale

An extremely light and approachable cream ale brewed with real Madagascar Vanilla Beans. The addition of corn yields a light creamy mouth feel. This finishes… Read More

An extremely light and approachable cream ale brewed with real Madagascar Vanilla Beans. The addition of corn yields a light creamy mouth feel. This finishes smooth, not sweet. Read Less

Dead Kettle

IPA - American

A classic American Style IPA dominated by citrus aroma and flavor, strong grapefruit notes and a sharp, clean finish. At 70 IBU's, Dead Kettle is brewed… Read More

A classic American Style IPA dominated by citrus aroma and flavor, strong grapefruit notes and a sharp, clean finish. At 70 IBU's, Dead Kettle is brewed with Centennial and Citra hops, and dry hopped with Citra. Read Less

Spinal Crusher®

IPA - Imperial / Double

A well balanced IPA with 55 IBU's, made with two blends of North American malts. Brewed with Calypso Hops, and dry hopped with Amarillo. A large malt… Read More

A well balanced IPA with 55 IBU's, made with two blends of North American malts. Brewed with Calypso Hops, and dry hopped with Amarillo. A large malt bill, including a blend of American and Canadian Two-Row, provides a strong backbone to balance out this big IPA. Get ready for an IPA sensory overload. Read Less

Concrete Dinosaur

IPA - Rye

Giant notes of Rye accented by subtle citrus undertones. An interesting combination of barley, hops, and rye. Smells like weed, but there isn't any...sorry.… Read More

Giant notes of Rye accented by subtle citrus undertones. An interesting combination of barley, hops, and rye. Smells like weed, but there isn't any...sorry. Compared with other Brown Rye IPA's in the market, this rye will give you a lingering spice-like effect that will stick to your palate. 2015 Silver Medal Winner for Best Rye Beer at the Great American Beer Festival®. Read Less

Chubby Squirrel

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

A seasonal spiced ale brewed with real Madagascar vanilla beans, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and lemon peel. Spice aromas balance out notes of toffee, brown… Read More

A seasonal spiced ale brewed with real Madagascar vanilla beans, nutmeg, cloves,
cinnamon, and lemon peel. Spice aromas balance out notes of toffee, brown sugar, and vanilla. Medium bodied with a nice dry finish.
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Will Power

Pale Ale - American

One of Right Brain's most sessionable beers and a bona fide classic! Made with all local Cascade Hops. Effervescent, light in color, subtle malt with… Read More

One of Right Brain's most sessionable beers and a bona fide classic! Made with all local Cascade Hops. Effervescent, light in color, subtle malt with mildly hoppy notes. Read Less

Blue Magic

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Lavender golden ale brewed with all fresh lavender from Bohemia Lavender Farm to give you that fresh spring feeling. A light, unobtrusive lavender nose… Read More

Lavender golden ale brewed with all fresh lavender from Bohemia Lavender Farm to give you that fresh spring feeling.

A light, unobtrusive lavender nose and flavor. A slight hint of cinnamon comes from lavender stems. Our answer to shandy-style beer. This is designed to be a light, easy-drinking porch beer (or lawn mower beer!). Read Less

Pig Porter

Porter - Other

Real smoked pig heads give it the smokey flavor. There is no smoked malt in this recipe. The beer that put Right Brain on the map. A rich and chocolaty… Read More

Real smoked pig heads give it the smokey flavor. There is no smoked malt in this recipe. The beer that put Right Brain on the map. A rich and chocolaty porter brewed with real smoked pig heads and bones. Not for vegetarians! You simply have to experience this beer and describe it to your friends. 2011 Gold Medal Winner for Best Experimental Beer at the Great American Beer Festival®. Read Less

Spiny Norman

IPA - American

An IPA with 100% Simcoe© Hops. Brewing with rice and 2-Row creates a light-bodied IPA. Simcoe© Hops give this a piney and citrus finish. Clean, sharp,… Read More

An IPA with 100% Simcoe© Hops. Brewing with rice and 2-Row creates a light-bodied IPA. Simcoe© Hops give this a piney and citrus finish. Clean, sharp, and vibrant. Fear the hedgehog! Read Less

Thai Peanut

Brown Ale - American

Inspired by an incredible Pad-Thai dish. We custom blend our own peanut butter, with flaked coconut, coconut oil, Thai chili peppers, and dry hopped cilantro.… Read More

Inspired by an incredible Pad-Thai dish. We custom blend our own peanut butter, with flaked coconut, coconut oil, Thai chili peppers, and dry hopped cilantro. This beer is spicy! The peak of Right Brain’s culinary obsession, this beer tastes very similar to a traditional Pad Thai. Read Less

Smooth Operator

Cream Ale

Right Brain's answer to 'light' beers. Made with crystal clear water from Lake Michigan. An approachable Cream Ale made with Pilsen Malt. Not too hoppy,… Read More

Right Brain's answer to 'light' beers. Made with crystal clear water from Lake Michigan. An approachable Cream Ale made with Pilsen Malt. Not too hoppy, not too malty. Winner - Best of Show at the 2015 World Expo of Beer®. Read Less

Firestarter

Porter - Other

A medium bodied roasty porter with strong smoky notes and a mild spicy finish. The smoke and spice come from real chipotle peppers. Flavor profile very… Read More

A medium bodied roasty porter with strong smoky notes and a mild spicy finish. The smoke and spice come from real chipotle peppers. Flavor profile very similar to that of traditional Mexican Mole' sauces. Read Less

Cherry Pie Whole

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Made with A LOT of real Cherry Crumb Pies from Grand Traverse Pie Company. Expect light notes of the crust with a big cherry finish. It's beer made with… Read More

Made with A LOT of real Cherry Crumb Pies from Grand Traverse Pie Company. Expect light notes of the crust with a big cherry finish. It's beer made with pies.
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Looping Owl

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Our Northern Hawk Owl Amber Ale laid down in Grand Traverse Distillery whiskey barrels. Expect major notes of oak, vanilla, and of course bourbon.

Our Northern Hawk Owl Amber Ale laid down in Grand Traverse Distillery whiskey barrels. Expect major notes of oak, vanilla, and of course bourbon. Read Less

Luscious Lemon

Cream Ale

A refreshing cream ale made with lemon zest and juice. This easy drinking beer offers a thirst quenching lemon taste without a sugary sweetness.

A refreshing cream ale made with lemon zest and juice. This easy drinking beer offers a thirst quenching lemon taste without a sugary sweetness. Read Less

Spear Beer

Spiced / Herbed Beer

A very light bodied ale, with a strong asparagus aroma. A hazy straw colored body with earthy, nutty, and sweet notes imparted by real asparagus. Real… Read More

A very light bodied ale, with a strong asparagus aroma. A hazy straw colored body with earthy, nutty, and sweet notes imparted by real asparagus. Real lemon peel adds a slight brightness to the flavor profile. And.....yes it does. Read Less

Flying Squirrel

Brown Ale - American

A traditional American Brown Ale with chocolate and roasty notes leading towards a clean and mild hop finish.

A traditional American Brown Ale with chocolate and roasty notes leading towards a clean and mild hop finish. Read Less

Irish Goodbye

Red Ale - Irish

Smooth, easy drinking Irish Red. Notes of caramel with a slight hop finish. A great choice for someone new to craft beer. Have you ever done an Irish… Read More

Smooth, easy drinking Irish Red. Notes of caramel with a slight hop finish. A great choice for someone new to craft beer. Have you ever done an Irish Goodbye?
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Satisfaction ESB

Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB)

The key to Satisfaction is balance... and this ESB is just that. A perfect marriage between malty and hoppy notes. Expect notes of caramel and toast with… Read More

The key to Satisfaction is balance... and this ESB is just that. A perfect marriage between malty and hoppy notes. Expect notes of caramel and toast with a mild finish. Read Less

Fat Lad

Stout - Russian Imperial

Baker’s Chocolate, Black Licorice, Charred Oak, and A Subtly hoppy Crispness. Deeply satisfying in both flavor and warmth, Fat Lad is ideal for the cold… Read More

Baker’s Chocolate, Black Licorice, Charred Oak, and A Subtly hoppy Crispness. Deeply satisfying in both flavor and warmth, Fat Lad is ideal for the cold winter months. Read Less

Deader Kettle

IPA - Imperial / Double

A Double IPA made with multiple rounds of dry-hopping and whirlpooling by hand. Robust with big citrus notes and a pleasant finish.

A Double IPA made with multiple rounds of dry-hopping and whirlpooling by hand. Robust with big citrus notes and a pleasant finish. Read Less

Strawberry Fields

Fruit Beer

This light bodied cream ale is brewed with real Strawberries; no extracts here, just pure berry flavor. Slightly tart and sweet with mild biscuity undertones,… Read More

This light bodied cream ale is brewed with real Strawberries; no extracts here, just pure berry flavor. Slightly tart and sweet with mild biscuity undertones, this ale can satisfy even the most ravenous of Strawberry Shortcake cravings. Don’t expect this beer to taste like candy, only the tart and refreshing taste of real Strawberries. Read Less