Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Microbrewery in Rochester, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Established in 1998

Contact
400 Water St, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
Description
The Rochester Mills Beer Co. opened in 1998 in Downtown Rochester. Located in the historic Western Knitting Mill, the brewery is located on Water Street, just two blocks east of Main Street. Preserving the original character of the building, the brewery features original hardwood floors, columns, beams and exposed brick walls.

Rochester Mills Production Brewery, LLC, brewers of Rochester Mills Beer Co. brand beers for distribution, founded 2012 in Auburn Hills, quickly becoming one of the top craft beer producers in the state of Michigan. Our Lagers and Ales packaged in 16 oz. aluminum cans are currently featured in grocery stores as well as independent and franchise convenient stores, and specialty beverage merchants throughout our distribution footprint. Additionally, our core brands, which include The Original Milkshake Stout, Juice Bigalow NEIPA, Rochester Red Ale, Pine Knob Pilsner and the 12 Days of Milkshake Stout, can be found flowing from more than 1000 taps at bars and restaurants across Michigan, Northern Ohio, Indiana, Europe and Canada.

Admin Note: All beer found outside of the original brewpub in Rochester are brewed at the Auburn Hills Production facility.

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5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Can from mixed milkshake Stout 6er. Black pour with a medium off white head. Light roast, sweet lactic notes, hints of nutmeg. Thin mouth feel, very low carb. Finish is dry, low bitterness nothing going on other than a smidge of nutmeg and the faintest roast.

Tried from Can on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:37


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Smells like a roasty coffee with a metric ton of Bailey in it. Super sweet, big notes of vanilla and sweet heavy cream. Hints of coffee, and burnt sugar. Coconut, and vanilla finish with some light roast.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:20


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Roasty stout with a distinct creme de menthe aroma and flavour. It's a roasty, semi sweet stout with some after 8 mint chocolates in it. Actually nowhere near as bad as I was expecting.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:14


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Can. Black pour small mocha head. Sweet roast, dominated by nothing but a blueberry cheesecake aroma. Not totally unpleasant actually. Mouth feel is incredibly thin, and the carb is almost non existant. Finish is roasty, dry, low bitterness and a super odd grape soda after taste.

Tried from Can on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:14


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Can from a mixed milkshake Stout 6er. Black pour with reddish hues and a tiny beige head.. Aroma is sweet roast, sweet vanilla and lactic notes with chocolate over tones. Another stout with an incredibly thin mouth feel and a very soft carb. Finish is sweet, the roasty ramps up a bit with more vanila and soft lactic laced cereals.

Tried from Can on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:14


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Black pour, small mocha head. Robust, roasted malts, vanilla and lots of coffee and cocoa powder. Creamy mouth feel, soft carb. Finish is medium bitter, light soy, lots of milk chocolate and coffee. Sweet and robust, a bit thin on the end.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:13


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can from Beerdome. Aroma is roasted malt with oats, creamy lactose, chocolate, caramel, dark and brown malt. Medium sweet flavour with a moderate to medium roasty bitterness. Body is medium with a creamy texture. Pretty tasty, delivers on the oats and mik.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:00


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Can from Beerdome. Aroma is quite nutty with loads of peanut, soft roasted malt, caramel, chocolate cake, toffee, some creamy lactose, more peanut and peanut flavoured ice cream. Flavour is medium sweet with a mild roasty bitterness. Body is medium with a little creaminess. Now I don't believe in guilty pleasures but if I did, this one would qualify. Two words: Peanut. Heaven.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:00


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Can from Beerdome. Aroma is lots of cocoa and chocolate with mocha, roasted malt, some beany coffee, vanilla, milky lactose, and a touch of espresso. Flavour is medium sweet with a moderate to medium roasty bitterness. Body is above medium with a little creaminess. Quite rich and tasty, I echo the remark from another rater who argued that this should have been the base beer for the boxset of variants.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:00


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can from Beerdome. Aroma is vanilla, marshmallow, powdery cocoa, roasted malt, milk chocolate, caramel, fudge, nuts, nutella, lactose, and a hint of oak. Sweet flavour with a moderate roasty bitterness. Body is medium. Shallow and lacking depth but kinda fun like the occasional fast food. Pastry lovers will go 'nuts' for this

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:00