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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7.8

Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2020 at 16:34


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

30/VI/20 - 1Pt. can @ home, BB: VI/27/19 (2020-568) Thanks to Erwin for sharing the can!

Clear dark brown to almost black beer, small creamy beige bit irregular head, little stable, non adhesive. Aroma: lots of butter, caramel, some mocha, fudge, some chocolate, salted caramel. MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: good roast, bit malty, bitter touch, coffee, lots of caramel. Aftertaste: some chocolate, vanilla touch, caramel, bit malty, hint of coffee.

Tried from Can on 30 Jun 2020 at 18:00


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

17/VI/20 - 1Pt. can @ ElManana’s place, BB: n/a, canned: IV/12/19 (2020-527) Thanks to Erwin for sharing the bottle!

Clear ruby red to dark brown beer, practically no head. Aroma: coffee, alcohol touch, more roast, malty, some dark chocolate. MF: ok carbon, medium to light body. Taste: bitter roasted start, pretty sourish, bit watery, cola, some caramel, pretty thin, a little spicy. Aftertaste: coffee, soft roast, bit watery, hoppy touch, sugary, some caramel.

Tried from Can on 17 Jun 2020 at 20:20


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

17/VI/20 - 1Pt. can @ ElManana’s place, BB: VI/13/19 (2020-523) Thanks to Erwin for sharing the can!

Clear dark brown beer, small creamy beige head, unstable, non adhesive. Aroma: roasted, coffee, some chocolate, caramel, lactose, chocolate notes, dark caramel. MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: good roast, hoppy touch, pretty dry, bit sourish, coffee notes. Aftertaste: dark chocolate, caramel, some vanilla, pretty roasted, bitter, dry, hoppy finish.

Tried from Can on 17 Jun 2020 at 19:00


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

11/V/20 - 1Pt. can @ ElManana’s place, BB: n/a, canned: VI/2/19 (2020-410) Thanks to Erwin for sharing the can!

Clear light orange beer, small creamy off-white head, unstable, non adhesive. Aroma: all vanilla, some coffee, milk chocolate. MF: ok carbon, medium body. Taste: bit sweet, vanilla, chocolate notes, soft acidity, little bitter, more chocolate, hint of coffee. Aftertaste soft bitterness, bit sweet, some coffee, caramel, vanilla, mocha, soft roast, surprisingly good flavour.

Tried from Can on 10 May 2020 at 22:00


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

473ml can. Pours a clear dark brown with red hue and a small, creamy, short lived, tan head that leaves spotty lacing. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, ash and earth. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, lactose, dark chocolate, caramel, molasses, vanilla, ash and earth in a dry, mild bitter, coffee finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Tasty and easy to tip back.

Tried from Can on 30 Dec 2019 at 05:19


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

473ml can. Pours a clear dark brown with red hue and a medium, creamy, long lasting, tan head that laces nicely. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, milk chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, caramel, toffee and earth. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, milk chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, lactose, licorice, caramel and earth in a dry, mild bitter, coffee finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Enjoyable and easy drinking.

Tried from Can on 29 Dec 2019 at 05:00


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

473ml can. Pours a clear dark brown, almost black with red hue and a small, creamy, long lasting, light brown head that laces nicely. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, caramel, coffee, earth and a hint of smoke. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, dark chocolate, lactose, caramel, molasses, licorice, earth and oats in a dry, mild bitter, coffee finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Tasty and well made.

Tried from Can on 28 Dec 2019 at 03:07


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

can. interesting beer. my first milkshake IPA. the orange meets lactose is certainly unique - okay beer

Tried from Can on 25 Dec 2019 at 21:07


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

473ml can. Pours a clear dark brown with amber hue and a medium, creamy, short lived, tan head that leaves spotty lacing. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, caramel, toffee, milk chocolate, vanilla and pecans. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, molasses, lactose, caramel, toffee, brown sugar, vanilla, milk chocolate, pecans and day old coffee in a sweet finish. Medium body with a smooth, sticky texture and soft carbonation. Delicious.

Tried from Can on 21 Dec 2019 at 03:35