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No. 2 Best Beer Garden in the Entire Country is in Michigan
As the weather warms, we're looking for spots to enjoy adult beverages outside. Well, one Michigan establishment is getting national attention as the second best beer garden in the U.S. - and you can enjoy it in more than just summertime!
Northern Michigan is one of my very favorite spots in the world. So I have visited this beer garden - in both winter and summer - and I can attest that it is awesome!
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Hop Lot in Sutton's Bay, Mich. has nabbed the honor of the No. 2 Beer Garden in the country in a recent USA Today 10Best Readers Poll.
Hop Lot is located along M-22, one of the most scenic highways in America. Nestled in the woods, the four-seasons beer garden features campfires, picnic tables, outdoor games, and more. In the winter, twelve igloos are heated with ionized furnaces.
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On tap you'll find traditional craft brews and the food menu includes appetizers like soft pretzels and wings, plus tacos, nachos, soups, and sandwiches.
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Here's USA Today's praise for Hop Lot:
Embracing its Northern Michigan roots, Hop Lot Brewing’s beer garden invites guests to warm up around the campfire or relax at picnic tables while enjoying their brews. In winter, you can even reserve your own igloo! Hop Lot was established in 2015 as a family-friendly brewery and offers a tap list of around a dozen traditional ales.
The only other beer garden to beat out Michigan's Hop Lot is The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten in Charlotte, North Carolina. Check out the full ranking here.
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