Dead Bear Brewery

Well, when in Rome.  Or more precisely, when in Grayling, Michigan..  There happens to be a brewery right in front of the Days Inn where I had a room.

The Dead Bear Brewery.

Decor is not much, pretty 'rustic cabin' type stuff, but not too tacky.  They had a good selection of not just their own, but other Michigan Brews.  A few Short's, Dark Horse, Bell's, and a couple of others as well.  I wanted to sample a bunch, but it was late and I had to work early in the morning, so I just had one.  I tried their Hefeweizen, and it was pretty good.  Not a ton of depth, but no nasty off flavors and a very clean finish.  This would work great for a spring summer outside workin' beer.

I also ate there.  Menu had some sandwiches, a couple of steaks, and some homestyle favorites.  I had an open face Ribeye sandwich and my traveling partner had the meatloaf.  The meatloaf came out with a nice stack of onion rings on it.  I knew I was going to be OK when the waitress thanked me for ordering the ribeye rare.  It wasn't a ton of food, but it was a nice portion for only $11.

I'd eat there again.  Especially if I have to go to that supplier again.