John Kemper

Mortal Bloom Kemper

The plush citrus notes coat the palate nicely.

Green Zebra Peach Kemper

I understand this is the only GZ available on draft this year.

All Day IPA Kemper

Just keeping the abv in check.

Festina Peche (2015) Kemper

My friend found this in the back of his cottage garage fridge and thought it’d be undrinkable. On the contrary, it was full of complex tart peach flavors.

Velvet Rush (2021) Kemper

3-years old and aging well. Creamy with rich chocolate and coffee notes.

Green Zebra Peach Kemper

First visit since reopening after the fire. The food and service are still top notch.

Green Zebra Peach Kemper

Watermelon is still my favorite, but only the peach was on tap.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2020) Kemper

Drowning my sorrows with a great Michigan brew.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

Somehow these taste better during Happy Hour. Cheaper is better.

Oatmeal Stout Kemper

A tamer, lower ABV version of the more robust Breakfast Stout.

All Day IPA Kemper

Sessionable, but still flavorful.

All Day IPA Kemper

You can’t go wrong with an All Day when you’re looking for a lower ABV beer.

Mortal Bloom Kemper

Fluffy mouthfeel with tropical fruit hop notes and moderate bitterness.

The Cranfather Kemper

A tad on the sweet side with cocktail-inspired flavors of cherry and orange bitters. The cranberry and Bourbon notes are more subtle.

All Day IPA Kemper

A really good Session IPA that doesn’t clash with food by saturating the tastebuds with bitterness.

All Day IPA Kemper

One of the better session IPAs out there.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

The spicy rye notes standout in this tasty IPA. But unfortunately the keg blew for my second pour.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

The spicy rye notes elevate the flavor profile beyond the norm.

The Headless Gourdsman Kemper

Thick with boozy maple syrup and pumpkin flavors.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

I’m happy to see this popping up on more taps around town. It’s solid.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

A new and welcomed addition to the taplist here.

Citrus Squall Kemper

A refreshing quaffer with grapefruit notes and a saline finish.

The Headless Gourdsman Kemper

None of the pumpkin, maple or Bourbon flavors are overpowering, but rather are somewhat subdued.

All Day IPA Kemper

The traditional finish to our Tin Cup visit.

Green Zebra Peach Kemper

Always a good choice for a day on the lake.

All Day IPA Kemper

One of the better Session IPAs.

Centennial IPA Kemper

Another MI share with our Chicago hosts.

All Day IPA Kemper

My wife and I like to split these 19.2 oz cans.

All Day IPA Kemper

A beer and a rainbow. A combo that’s hard to beat.

KBS Blueberry Kemper

A tasty KBS variant with dark chocolate, coffee and blueberry. The barrel-aging adds an additional layer of complexity.

All Day IPA Kemper

We had to stay for another tall boy so our bartender could finish telling us about her two week Mediterranean cruise.

All Day West Coast Kemper

Even though it’s fairly light, it delivers some crisp hop notes and mild bitterness.

Centennial IPA Kemper

It’s been awhile, so I needed to revisit an old favorite.

Green Zebra Watermelon Kemper

My wife’s a Green Zebra fan, so a mixed case is always in the fridge. I actually think they’re pretty good too.

Blushing Padre (2020) Kemper

This 2020 bottle has held up extremely well. The raspberry notes are fresh and still intense. The Tequila barrel aging has obviously done its job.

Green Zebra Pineapple Kemper

The pineapple would be my last pick from the variety pack, but it still would be a refreshing quaff on a hot day. Tart pineapple with a salty finish.

Green Zebra Peach Kemper

I wish the weather matched up better with this tasty Gose. This needs a 80° day at the beach to be truly appreciated.

All Day Haze Kemper

A tasty low ABV Hazy that goes down easily and is guilt free.

All Day Haze Kemper

An easy drinking hazy Session IPA. It’s exactly what the name implies.

Green Zebra Mango Kemper

Green Zebra has expanded into some new flavors. The mango version is tropical and refreshing. Light mouthfeel and salty finish.

Green Zebra Watermelon Kemper

The newest release of an old favorite. It’ll even be better when the weather warms up.

Rum BA Rubaeus Kemper

I find the base Rubaeus a tad sweet, but this Rum barrel variant brings it down a notch.

Chocolate Cherry KBS Kemper

Not a variant I’ve tasted before. It’s not my favorite, but the cherry chocolate combo meshes well with the Bourbon barrel notes.

Passion Pool Kemper

A tart Hawaiian Punch clone. Great tropical fruit flavors.

Red's Rye IPA Kemper

Time to revisit, its been awhile. Still a fave.

Unraveled IPA (2022) Kemper

Only decent beer I could find in my brother-in-law’s fridge. It’s a light-bodied, but full-flavored IPA.

Wake Up World Wide Stout (2022) Kemper

This is truly the Breakfast of Champions. A highly volatile mix of coffee and maple syrup.

French Toast Bastard (Barrel Aged Series 2022) Kemper

A dead ringer for French Toast slathered in maple syrup with a Bourbon chaser.

60 Minute IPA Kemper

When there’s nothing exciting on a taplist this is always a good fallback.

Snowbound Vanilla Porter Kemper

Plenty of vanilla notes on top of the chocolate ones in the base Porter.

60 Minute IPA Kemper

My brew while watching the Astros sweep the Yankees. The best team moves on.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2022) Kemper

A touch more maple this year to complement the strong chocolate and coffee notes, but the Bourbon ones are fairly faint. It’s still an outstanding Imperial Stout though.

Imperial Stout (2016) Kemper

A great find on the happy hour list tonight. The dark chocolate and coffee notes are still vibrant after six years.

Porter Kemper

Not the ideal lake beer, but it really tasted good.

Green Zebra Kemper

If it’s on the taplist, Cathy’s on it immediately.

Green Zebra Kemper

Cathy likes her favorite watermelon Sour while sunbathing of the beach.

Mango Magnifico (2022) Kemper

A little habañero heat and lots of mango juiciness.

Pineapple Gose Kemper

A pineapple version of Green Zebra. A nice change of pace.

Guilded In GR Pilsner Kemper

A crisp, clean Pilsner to wash down my BLT.

Green Zebra Kemper

A super fresh pint of Green Zebra at the source.

Ultimate Oktoberfest Kemper

Oktoberfest brews can be boring, but this Barrel-Aged version is not. The flavor profile is ramped up significantly.

Green Zebra Kemper

Just popped in at One Under to say 👋 to Jessie.

Four Giants And the Haze of Destiny Kemper

I’m a big Four Giants fan, but the Haze of Destiny addition doesn’t improve the blend. Very good, but not better.

Hazacca IPA Kemper

The mouthwatering hops lean toward the tropical end of the flavor spectrum.

Barrel-Aged Nemesis Kemper

Rich mouthfeel with strong Bourbon and dark roasted malt notes.

Green Zebra Kemper

A short jaunt after lunch and we’re on the lake enjoying the sunshine.

Green Zebra Kemper

You can’t have a summer get-together on the deck without a watermelon 🍉

All Day IPA Kemper

Best way to start a beer drinking day.

Green Zebra Kemper

If it’s summer and Green Zebra is on tap, Cathy’s ordering it. Can’t argue with that.

Underground Mountain Brown Kemper

Probably not the smartest choice for a lake beer, but I couldn’t resist.

Belgian Twist Kemper

A sweet Belgian Tripel with all the clove and banana notes that entails.

Green Zebra Kemper

A refreshing watermelon Sour with the advantage of no seeds.

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Kemper

Shared this beauty with a friend visiting from Windsor. He was totally impressed.

KBS Espresso (2020) Kemper

Thank you Joe from Craft Breww City for the KBS. Hit ‘em straight the rest of the afternoon.

Backwoods Bastard 2021 Kemper

One of the better beers in Founders lineup.

Velvet Rush (2021) Kemper

The coffee and vanilla notes are strong, and the Bourbon and coffee ones provide some subtle additions to the flavor profile.

Green Zebra 2022 Kemper

After a one year hiatus, the zebra is back. The watermelon notes seem lighter this year.

Grolsch Premium Lager Kemper

I haven’t had one in over 30-years. It actually brought back some good memories.

Green Zebra Kemper

This year’s iteration seems less intense with the tart watermelon notes.

All Day IPA Kemper

A steaming bowl of cream of chicken, wild rice and mushroom soup washed down with an iconic IPA. Comfort food and comfort beer.

All Day IPA Kemper

I always keep some on hand for guests, but occasionally I like to have one myself.

KBS Hazelnut (2022) Kemper

The barrel notes are subdued but the rich hazelnut, coffee and chocolate flavors rise to the occasion.

Porter Kemper

A great Tuesday 1/2 price MI beer selection at Renshaw’s. Dark roasted malts dominate the flavor profile.

4 Giants IPA Kemper

Four Double IPAs for the price of one. And Happy Hour pricing to boot.

Panther Cub Kemper

I liked that the maple, vanilla and Bourbon notes were not over the top, but balanced and restrained. It’s a great combo of sweet delicious flavors.

Porter Kemper

The roasted malts notes are strong and utterly delicious.

Utopias Barrel - Aged World Wide Stout (2021) Kemper

I was surprised by the level of similar flavor notes with Sam Adams Utopias. We drank the two back-to-back.

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa (2021) Kemper

The Bourbon notes are not as robust as I expected, but the cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate are all strong and delicious.

Beer Geek Cocoa Shake Kemper

A mouthful of rich bittersweet chocolate and espresso notes. The flavors penetrate the tastebuds deeply.

Frootwood (2022) Kemper

This Is a really good BBA Fruit Beer. Nice cherry flavors with a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup.

Solid Gold Kemper

Not a big fan, but the pickings were slim at the in-laws. I’ll be switching to wine the rest of the day.

120 Minute IPA (2018) Kemper

I’m bringing a few of the big boys out of the cellar. 3 years old and still massive hop notes that are smooth and boozy.

60 Minute IPA Kemper

Another beer I needed to revisit after neatly 4 years. It’s still a great tasting IPA.

All Day IPA Kemper

My #2 fallback is an All Day IPA. An always reliable choice.

Breakfast Stout Kemper

Dense bittersweet chocolate and dark roast coffee notes.

Detroit Spite Kemper

The grapefruit hop flavors were mildly enhanced with some spicy pepper notes.

Dagon Dark Lager Kemper

Light mouthfeel with mildly roasted malt that exhibit some soft caramel and chocolate notes.

Desiree of Sunshine Kemper

Crisp piney hop notes with a touch spice from the rye.

Oktoberfest Kemper

I think this is my last one for the season and one of the better domestic versions.

Oktoberfest Kemper

Even though Oktoberfest is officially over, I’ll drink them all month long.