Brewery Terra Firma

Manitou Amber

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Unfiltered American Amber Ale. Manitou has a rich, soft malt body, beautiful deep amber color and finishes with a bouquet of whole cone hops. Manitou… Read More

Unfiltered American Amber Ale. Manitou has a rich, soft malt body, beautiful deep amber color and finishes with a bouquet of whole cone hops.
Manitou was at one time one of Michigan's most widely recognized micro brewed brands. Originally produced by Traverse Brewing Company in Williamsburg Michigan, Manitou is now brewed in Traverse City, on the same equipment, with the original recipe by the same brewer. Read Less

Soul Butter Triple IPA

IPA - Triple

Intensely hoppy but not bitter American style triple IPA. 9 hop additions including local whole cone hops. Fruity and enormously complex hiding a substantial… Read More

Intensely hoppy but not bitter American style triple IPA. 9 hop additions including local whole cone hops. Fruity and enormously complex hiding a substantial alcohol content. Brewed specifically for our Grand Opening. No butter was harmed in the brewing of this beer. Read Less

Karma Palace IPA

IPA - American

Five soft, intricate hops prevail without the bother of all that bitterness. Aromatic, easy going and satisfying. Our 3rd flagship offering.

Five soft, intricate hops prevail without the bother of all that bitterness. Aromatic, easy going and satisfying. Our 3rd flagship offering. Read Less

Bee Hive Honey Blonde Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Brewed with buckwheat honey from the Brewery Terra Firma farm. Subtle honey and candles in the nose with a slight honey-sweet finish. Sparkling bright… Read More

Brewed with buckwheat honey from the Brewery Terra Firma farm. Subtle honey and candles in the nose with a slight honey-sweet finish. Sparkling bright and lively, this shimmering brew get it's clarity, like all BTF products, without any filtering at all. Light and refreshing yet still flavorful, Bee Hive is the perfect beer for our Northern Michigan summers. Read Less

Little Italy Honey Basil Ale

Spiced / Herbed Beer

Brewed with oats, malt, Michigan-grown whole leaf sweet basil and BTF honey, this is a beautifully floral herb beer with a light honey finish.

Brewed with oats, malt, Michigan-grown whole leaf sweet basil and BTF honey, this is a beautifully floral herb beer with a light honey finish. Read Less

Black Orchid Vanilla Bean Porter

Porter - Other

Rich and decadent chocolate porter laid down on whole vanilla beans from Madagascar. A variety of cocoas, spices, and malts form the base of this sumptuous… Read More

Rich and decadent chocolate porter laid down on whole vanilla beans from Madagascar. A variety of cocoas, spices, and malts form the base of this sumptuous porter. Accenting the rich body of the brew is the fruit of the vanilla planifolia vine, the vanilla bean. Whole vanilla beans are used, not extracts or flavorings, and the flavor is allowed to infuse the beer naturally over a long period of time. The result is a smooth vanilla flavor and slight aroma, the perfect counterpoint to the chocolate notes. Read Less

Sleeping Bear Brown Ale

Brown Ale - American

One of the first widely distributed craft beers in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Brown was originally produced by Traverse Brewing Company. Light brown in color… Read More

One of the first widely distributed craft beers in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Brown was originally produced by Traverse Brewing Company. Light brown in color with a slight nutty character, this beer appeals to a wide audience and pairs well with many dishes. Subtle malt flavor is balanced with locally grown whole cone hops, yielding a nicely rounded flavor profile. Read Less

Gladstone APA

Pale Ale - American

Gladstone's unique character allows the hops to provide a spicy, satisfying palate cleansing finish, while still allowing the underlying malts to provide… Read More

Gladstone's unique character allows the hops to provide a spicy, satisfying palate cleansing finish, while still allowing the underlying malts to provide the foundation. This go-to pale ale also has the distinction of being brewed with 100% locally grown hops. Gladstone pairs with many foods including spicy grill smoked ribs, bratwurst, Thai or even just a simple salad. Named after a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Read Less

Ancho Chile Dutch Double Chocolate Porter

Porter - Other

Rich porter brewed with chocolate malt, dutch chocolate and ancho chilis. Chocolaty goodness, not too sweet, anchos bring subtle, gradual heat. Cocoa,… Read More

Rich porter brewed with chocolate malt, dutch chocolate and ancho chilis. Chocolaty goodness, not too sweet, anchos bring subtle, gradual heat. Cocoa, chocolate malt, and spices are blended together to create a rich, sumptuous base. This fabulous porter then enjoys a long stay in conditioning along with a whole mess of dried ancho chilies. John keeps close watch on the brew, pulling it off the peppers the moment they have imparted the perfect amount of heat, flavor and aroma to the mix. Read Less

Scottish Moor Heather Ale

Scottish Ale

A fruity, cozy and complex beer originating in the Scottish highlands. Comfortable body and nice hop balance. Finishes with light medicinal heather and… Read More

A fruity, cozy and complex beer originating in the Scottish highlands. Comfortable body and nice hop balance. Finishes with light medicinal heather and fruit with a hint of Brewery Terra Firma honey. As always, no flavorings or extracts were used, the unique flavor and color coming from whole heather flowers. Read Less

Sun Cup Lemon Wheat

Fruit Beer

Slightly malty with distinct natural lemon flavor derived from whole fruit insuring a bright, clean citrus flavor without added sweetness. Sun Cup is… Read More

Slightly malty with distinct natural lemon flavor derived from whole fruit insuring a bright, clean citrus flavor without added sweetness. Sun Cup is a summery, thirst-quenching wheat beer that pairs well with seafood and salads, yet has more than enough backbone and character to stand up to grilled foods as well. Try it with a twist or two of fresh, coarse-ground pepper in your glass! Read Less

Wicked Garden Honey Rye Beet Wheat

Rye Beer

This is the original, made with malted wheat, rye and barley, BTF produced honey and locally grown beets from the Robbins Farm in Traverse City and Isadore… Read More

This is the original, made with malted wheat, rye and barley, BTF produced honey and locally grown beets from the Robbins Farm in Traverse City and Isadore Farm in Cedar. This one of a kind beer has pronounced beet flavor and earthiness while finishing with a light hint of our BTF farm honey. The astonishing color of this beer makes it stand out clearly in a lineup. Try some with a slice of chocolate cake or with a simple salad. Read Less

Man in Black Oatmeal Stout

Stout - American

Malty with balanced, chocolate body. Rich and warming oatmeal stout, perfect for cooler weather. Great with deserts or all on its own. Comfort food in… Read More

Malty with balanced, chocolate body. Rich and warming oatmeal stout, perfect for cooler weather. Great with deserts or all on its own. Comfort food in a glass. Our tribute to American music legend Johnny Cash. Read Less

Black Bikini Coconut Porter

Porter - Other

Coconut aroma and flavor infuse this light bodied porter. Brewed with fresh, whole coconut (no extracts here, thank you very much) and balanced well against… Read More

Coconut aroma and flavor infuse this light bodied porter. Brewed with fresh, whole coconut (no extracts here, thank you very much) and balanced well against a carefully selected blend of chocolate malts and hops to offset the sweetness. Like all of Brewmaster John Niedermaier's creations, this brew is all about depth, complexity and balance, the coconut accenting the character of the porter base without overwhelming it. Read Less

Batch 500 IPA

IPA - American

Originally produced in commemoration of Traverse Brewing Company’s 500th brew. A substantial malt body supports copious amounts of whole cone hops. The… Read More

Originally produced in commemoration of Traverse Brewing Company’s 500th brew. A substantial malt body supports copious amounts of whole cone hops. The result is a balanced IPA with plenty of hop character without being overpowering. Surprisingly easy drinking, the considerable alcohol content takes a back seat to the broad flavor profile. Batch 500 was brewmaster John Niedermaier's first solo commercial recipe, and he nailed it with this full-flavored IPA. Read Less

Brown Donkey Smasher

Strong Ale - American

Big, strong and brown with a kick of hops in the finish.

Big, strong and brown with a kick of hops in the finish. Read Less

Open Space Session IPA

IPA - Session

Light on body and alcohol content, yet full of flavor and character, bracing hop bitterness balances with light malty tones to create a quenching, satisfying… Read More

Light on body and alcohol content, yet full of flavor and character, bracing hop bitterness balances with light malty tones to create a quenching, satisfying and very session-able IPA. Wonderfully balanced citrus and pine hop flavor, in no short supply, will keep you happy – or should we say hoppy. We love our Open Space here in Traverse City and now you can love it too wherever you are. Read Less

Magnum Hopsitality IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

Winner of the 2014 Traverse City IPA Challenge! As the name suggests Magnum Hopsitality is intensely hoppy and brewed for those who can't get enough hops.… Read More

Winner of the 2014 Traverse City IPA Challenge! As the name suggests Magnum Hopsitality is intensely hoppy and brewed for those who can't get enough hops. Magnum is not for the squeamish nor the weak of palate. Hops, hops and more hops flourish, citrusy and piney with a massive floral nose. This IPA requires an insane amount of hops to produce so get your fix while it lasts. Read Less

Indigenous Wet Hop Rye IPA

IPA - American

Citrus and pine notes, multifaceted fresh hops. Strong rye and malt presence. Features multiple varieties of whole cone hops harvested fresh from our… Read More

Citrus and pine notes, multifaceted fresh hops. Strong rye and malt presence. Features multiple varieties of whole cone hops harvested fresh from our onsite hop yard and then carried straight into the brewhouse! Read Less

InfiniBee Honey Blonde Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

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Pterodact Ale IPA

IPA - American

Our collaboration IPA with Rare Bird Brew Pub in Traverse City. Big floral notes like ripe, juicy grapefruits hanging from towering, aromatic pine trees.… Read More

Our collaboration IPA with Rare Bird Brew Pub in Traverse City. Big floral notes like ripe, juicy grapefruits hanging from towering, aromatic pine trees. Additions of four brisk hop varieties provides a staunch bitterness that lingers nicely in a clean, dry finish. Local whole cone hops galore from New Mission Organics in Omena move the hop flavor of this IPA out of its chair and onto the dance floor, smack in the middle of the spotlight. Read Less

Honey Oatmeal Pumpkin Ale

Pumpkin / Yam Beer

Featuring pumpkins and honey harvested from the BTF farm along with fresh ginger and other spices, this wonderfully complex and out of the ordinary pumpkin… Read More

Featuring pumpkins and honey harvested from the BTF farm along with fresh ginger and other spices, this wonderfully complex and out of the ordinary pumpkin ale finishes clean and slightly sweet. Read Less

Bruno the Questionable Bourbon Barrel Aged Double Brown Ale

Brown Ale - Imperial / Double

This assertive American style double brown ale is deep mahogany in color and is a firm, clean, complex representation of the style with malty caramel… Read More

This assertive American style double brown ale is deep mahogany in color and is a firm, clean, complex representation of the style with malty caramel and nutty notes. Barrel aging in Traverse City Whiskey Company Bourbon barrels adds even more depth and body. Big and warming, Bruno is the perfect companion for wintertime weather. Read Less

Snowbound Chocolate Mint Stout

Stout - Other

First brewed in 1996 as a tasty beverage to take along on snowshoeing adventures, Snowbound blends chocolate malts and Michigan whole-leaf peppermint.… Read More

First brewed in 1996 as a tasty beverage to take along on snowshoeing adventures, Snowbound blends chocolate malts and Michigan whole-leaf peppermint. Nicely balanced, the mint adds crispness to the chocolate without becoming dominant. Easy drinking, it's also a great desert beer - as an accompaniment, an ingredient (think chocolate mint stout cake), or reduce it down into a delicious sauce to drizzle over fresh ice cream. Read Less

Hopping Chicken Harvest Ale

Red Ale - American Amber / Red

The first of our harvest ales, Hopping Chicken features whole cone hops from our farm! This sumptuous, chestnut-hued beer is perfect for transitioning… Read More

The first of our harvest ales, Hopping Chicken features whole cone hops from our farm! This sumptuous, chestnut-hued beer is perfect for transitioning into fall. Comfortable, medium body with slight hints of toasty bread, chocolate and caramel, Hopping Chicken was made for crisp autumn days and nights. The warm, rich malt flavors give way to subtle but solid hops, providing a clean, satisfying finish. Pair it with fall-harvest dishes, or enjoy one while reveling in the aroma of fallen leaves and wood smoke around an evening campfire. Read Less