Ascension Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Novi, Michigan, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Associated Venue: Ascension Brewing Company - Out of business

Established in 2015

Closed in 2024

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42000 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Description
Located in Novi, Michigan. Free-Spirited brewery, innovative taplist and sustainable food.
Ascension brewing co. began it's journey august of 2015. we are a small microbrewery specializing in locally brewed craft ales and food. the beer and food offerings are constantly rotating so come into the taproom to see what is available today!
Ascension Brewing Company's mission is to make freshest, most imaginative craft beer and food possible. We are committed to pushing the limits and producing exciting products that we are proud to share with You.
In our taproom, we believe using high quality, fresh ingredients in our food is the best way to enjoy our beer. Our staff are experts in making beer and food recommendations and pairings. They are knowledgeable and passionate about our beer, and aim to produce an outstanding customer experience with great attention to detail!
Outside the taproom, we are a group of compassionate, motivated, talented, and diverse individuals. Although we come from many walks of life, we all unite under Ascension's roof with the goal of elevating the craft beer scene, first in the greater Detroit region, then in our world

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8.5/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Draft at Ascension. Pours an almost opaque plum red with a finger of pink foam that lingers. Huge jammy plum nose, blackcurrant aromas, light pie crust and cinnamon. More cinnamon, nutmeg, blackcurrant and redcurrant jammy notes. Good tartness with a dark cherry tart finish. Fantastic stuff here.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2019 at 02:35

7.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft at Ascension. Pours a mostly clear gold with a finger of white foam that lingers. Bready, grassy & mineral focused nose with good yeast notes. Grainy on the palate yet crisp and clean. Lingering grainy light malt. Really nice and traditional Kolsch.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2019 at 02:26

7/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft at Ascension. Pours a clearish cherry pink with a small bit of off-white colored head. Faint cherry with some lemon lime cherry 7up aromas. Spritzy carbonation, more lemon, cherry, vanilla & mild licorice notes. Easy drinking, but lacking in acidity and flavor. --- Beer merged from original tick of Seven Days (TC Cherry & Vanilla) on 01 Sep 2019 at 11:00 - Score: 7. Original review text: Faint cherry with some lemon lime cherry 7up aromas. Soeirzy carbonation, more lemon, cherry, vanilla & mild licorice notes. Easy drinking
Tried from Draft on 02 Sep 2019 at 13:44

8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned in 8/2019. Pours very hazy deep ruby red/orange/copper color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy off white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big juicy/tart'/tangy strawberries, rhubarb, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, granola, cream, wheat, cracker, white bread, light pepper/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Slight plastic phenols in the aromas, but not overwhelming. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of strawberry, rhubarb, fruity/acidic yeast, granola, lactose, and pale/wheat malt notes; with big strength. Taste of big juicy/tart'/tangy strawberries, rhubarb, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, granola, cream, wheat, cracker, white bread, light pepper/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tartness, fruit tang, and light spiciness on the finish. Lingering notes of juicy/tart'/tangy strawberries, rhubarb, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, granola, cream, wheat, cracker, white bread, light pepper/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Excellent complexity, robustness, and balance of strawberry, rhubarb, fruity/acidic yeast, granola, lactose, and pale/wheat malt flavors; with an awesome malt/tartness and tangy fruit balance; with no puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. Light-moderate increasing dryness from lingering tartness and tangy fruit. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately creamy/grainy, and acidic/tangy/tannic balanced mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 4.9%. Overall this is an excellent fruited milkshake Berliner weisse. All around great complexity, robustness, and balance of strawberry, rhubarb, fruity/acidic yeast, granola, lactose, and pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth and refreshing to drink with the modestly acidic/tangy/tannic/drying finish; not overly lactic. Awesome balance of juicy/jammy fruit and lacto complexity; with a nice granola, lactose, pale/wheat malt backbone against acidity. Mild residual sweetness with lingering dryness. A very enjoyable offering, and impressive style example as expected. No complaints, would have scored better without the plactic-y note.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 20:45

8.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned in 8/2019. Picture of Dickbutt meme on the label. Pours opaquely hazy green/orange/amber color with a 1 finger dense and rocky off white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice dense soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of huge mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, red apple, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, honey, wheat, cracker, biscuit dough, toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt notes; with big strength. Taste of huge mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, red apple, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, honey, wheat, cracker, biscuit dough, toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Light-moderate pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, woody, grassy, peppery bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, red apple, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, honey, wheat, cracker, biscuit dough, toast, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness on the finish for a while. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt flavors; with a nice malt/bitterness balance; and no cloying flavors after the finish. A bit of lingering NEIPA hop burn, harshness, astringency; but not overwhelming. Light-moderate increasing dryness from lingering bitterness. Medium carbonation and medium-full body; with a very creamy/silky/bready/grainy, and fairly sticky/resinous/rindy mouthfeel that is nice. Mild increasing warmth of 10% after the finish. Overall this is a fantastic Triple IPA. All around fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt flavors; smooth and dangerously easy to drink for the big ABV, despite the increasingly bitter/resinous/drying finish. Pretty soft feel, and not overly aggressive. Fantastic Mosaic, Idaho 7, Galaxy profile. Extremely juicy, vibrant, and fairly dank/earthy hops; with a nice sized wheat/oat/malt backbone. Mild residual sweetness with lingering resin dryness. A highly enjoyable offering, and outstanding style example as expected. Just wish it wasn't as harsh/drying.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 20:42

8.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned in 8/2019. Pours opaquely hazy golden/orange/green/amber color with a 1 finger dense and rocky off white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, wheat, biscuit dough, toast, honey, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt notes; with big strength. Taste of huge mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, wheat, biscuit dough, toast, honey, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness. Light pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, woody, grassy, peppery bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, citrus peel/rind, wood, peppercorn, pine, wheat, biscuit dough, toast, honey, and herbal/floral/grassy earthiness on the finish for a while. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt flavors; with an awesome malt/bitterness balance, and no cloying/astringent flavors after the finish. Lightly increasing dryness from lingering bitterness. Medium carbonation and medium-plus body; with a very smooth, creamy/silky/bready/grainy, and fairly sticky/resinous/rindy mouthfeel that is fantastic. Minimal warming alcohol for 7.2%. Overall this is a fantastic NEIPA. All around fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops and bready malt flavors; very smooth and easy to drink with the mellowly bitter/resinous/drying finish. Fantastic soft feel, and not overly aggressive. Amazing Mosaic showcase. Extremely juicy, vibrant, and fairly dank/earthy hops; with a perfectly balanced wheat/oat/malt backbone. Mild residual sweetness with lingering resin dryness. A highly enjoyable offering, and outstanding style example. Loved the hop profile as expected.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 20:33

8.1/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned in 7/2019. Slow pour from carbonation. Pours very hazy dark ruby red/pink/purple color with a 2 finger fairly dense and fluffy pink head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Nice dense soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a good amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big juicy/tart/tangy red raspberries, strawberries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, peach, plum, pear, apricot, melon, red/green apple, currant, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, biscuit dough, light peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of raspberries, strawberries, fruity/acidic yeast, and bready malt/dough notes; with big strength. Taste of big juicy/tart/tangy red raspberries, strawberries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, peach, plum, pear, apricot, melon, red/green apple, currant, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, biscuit dough, light peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tartness, fruit tang; and light spiciness/sourness on the finish. Lingering notes of sour/tart/tangy berries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, peach, plum, pear, apricot, melon, red/green apple, currant, red grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, biscuit dough, light peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of raspberries, strawberries, fruity/acidic yeast, and bready malt/dough flavors; with a fantastic malt, tart, tangy, sourness balance; with no puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. A bit crisp finishing from carbonation. Light-moderate increasing dryness from lingering tart/sourness, tangy fruit, and carbonation. Medium-high carbonation and medium-full body; with a very smooth, creamy, bready, grainy, acidic, tangy, tannic balanced mouthfeel that is fantastic. Zero warming alcohol for 5.5%. Overall this is an outstanding fruited Berliner weisse. All around awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of raspberries, strawberries, fruity/acidic yeast, and bready malt/dough flavors; very smooth, refreshing, and fairly crisp to drink with the modestly acidic/tangy/tannic/drying finish. Great soft feel, and not overly lactic. Amazingly juicy/jammy berries with balanced lacto complexity; with a nice bready malt backbone from wheat, koji, and mochi dough. Minimal residual sweetness with lingering crisp acidic/tangy dryness. A highly enjoyable offering, and outstanding style example. Carbonation probably made it even smoother.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 19:14

8.1/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned in 7/2019. Pours moderately hazy deep ruby red/pink/orange color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy light pink head with great retention, that reduces to a thin lace cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big sour/tart/tangy red raspberries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, citrus peel/zest, peach, plum, pear, melon, apricot, red/green apple, red grape/wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, lighter peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of raspberry, lemon, fruity/acidic yeast, sea salt, and moderate pale/wheat malt notes; with big strength. Taste of sour/tart/tangy red raspberries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, citrus peel/zest, peach, plum, pear, melon, apricot, red/green apple, red grape/wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, lighter peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tart/sourness, fruit tang, and light spiciness on the finish. Lingering notes of sour/tart/tangy red raspberries, fruit skin/seeds, lemon, lime, citrus peel/zest, peach, plum, pear, melon, apricot, red/green apple, red grape/wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, lighter peppercorn/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of raspberry, lemon, fruity/acidic yeast, sea salt, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; with an awesome malt/tart/sourness and tangy fruit balance; with no puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. Fairly crisp finishing. Light-moderate increasing dryness from lingering sour/tart/tang and carbonation. Medium-plus carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately creamy/grainy/acidic/tangy/tannic, and lightly saline mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 4.5%. Overall this is an awesome fruited gose. All around awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of raspberry, lemon, fruity/acidic yeast, sea salt, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, refreshing, and fairly crisp to drink with the modestly acidic/tangy/tannic/drying finish. Very flavorful for the ABV. Not overly lactic/salty. Awesome balance of super juicy/jammy raspberry/lemon and lacto complexity; with a nice pale/wheat malt backbone against acidity for the ABV. Minimal residual sweetness with crisp acidic/tangy dryness. A really enjoyable offering, and impressive spot on style example as expected. Had it on tap previously, was just as good out of the can!
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 19:02

8.1/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
32 ounce crowler into tulip glass, filled on 8/2/2019. Pours moderately hazy deep golden/orange/amber color with a small fairly dense and flufy off white head with great retention, that reduces to a thin lace cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a light amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big juicy/tart/tangy lemon, lime, mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, strawberry, citrus peel/zest, red/green apple, white grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, and white bread dough; with light notes of biscuit, toast, rye, peppercorn, pine, lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/tropical hops, fruity/acidic/light spicy yeast, and bready malt notes; with big strength. Taste of big juicy/tart/tangy lemon, lime, mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, strawberry, citrus peel/zest, red/green apple, white grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, and white bread dough; with light notes of biscuit, toast, rye, peppercorn, pine, lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Mild pine, citrus peel/zest, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness; lactic tang/tartness; and rye spiciness on the finish. Lingering notes of juicy/tart/tangy lemon, lime, mandarin orange juice, red grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, honeydew melon, guava, blueberry, strawberry, citrus peel/zest, red/green apple, white grape/wine, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, biscuit, toast, rye, peppercorn, pine, lacto funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a while. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical hops, fruity/acidic/light spicy yeast, and bready malt flavors; with and awesome malt, bitter, tart, tangy, spiciness balance; wish zero puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. Lightly increasing dryness from lingering bitter/tart/tangy notes after the finish. Medium carbonation and medium-plus body; with a very smooth, creamy/bready/grainy, fairly acidic/tangy/tannic, and lightly sticky mouthfeel that is great. Minimal warming alcohol for 6%. Overall this is an awesome sour IPA. All around awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical hops, fruity/acidic/light spicy yeast, and bready malt flavors; very smooth and easy to drink with the mellowly acidic/tangy/bitter/spicy/drying finish. Great soft feel for the style. Awesome Mosaic/Meridian profile. Awesome balance of super juicy hops, fruity Kviek yeast, and Lacto complexity; with a nice sized wheat/rye/Munich malt backbone. Light residual sweetness with lingering acidic/tangy dryness. A really enjoyable offering, an impressive style example as expected.
Tried on 31 Aug 2019 at 18:50

8.1/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
32 ounce crowler into tulip glass, filled on 8/2/2019. Pours very hazy deep golden/amber/light orange color with a 1 finger dense and rocky off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Dense soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, apricot, mango, melon, red apple, gooseberry, white grape/wine, citrus peel/zest, light peppercorn/clove/pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, lightly toasted biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/light earthy hops, fruity/light spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt notes; with big strength. Taste of big lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, apricot, mango, melon, red apple, gooseberry, white grape/wine, citrus peel/zest, light peppercorn/pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, lightly toasted biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness. Light pine, citrus peel/zest, herbal, floral, grassy, peppery bitterness; and wheat/yeast tang/tartness on the finish. Lingering notes of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, apricot, mango, melon, red apple, gooseberry, white grape/wine, citrus peel/zest, peppercorn, pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, lightly toasted biscuit, herbal, floral, grass, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a while. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/light earthy hops, fruity/light spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt flavors; with an awesome malt/bitter/spiciness balance; and no cloying/astringent flavors after the finish. Lightly increasing dryness from lingering bitter/spiciness, and tart/tangy wheat/yeast. Medium carbonation and medium-plus body; with a very smooth, creamy/bready/grainy, fairly sticky, and lightly resinous/rindy/tangy mouthfeel that is great. Minimal warming alcohol for 6%. Overall this is an awesome hoppy American pale wheat ale. All around awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/light earthy hops, fruity/light spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth and pretty refreshing to drink with the mellowly bitter/spicy/drying finish; great soft feel. Awesome Nelson hop showcase. Very juicy, and lightly dank/earthy hops/wheat yeast; with nice sized pale/wheat malt backbone for the ABV. Light residual sweetness with lingering bitter/spicy dryness. A really enjoyable offering, and outstanding style example.
Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2019 at 18:43