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Rochester Mills Beer Company
Rochester · MI
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Rochester Mills Announces 2020 Twelve Days of Milkshake Stout Release Dates and Contents
Craft beer lovers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana can begin their Holiday shopping and celebrations early with the return of the Twelve Days of Milkshake Stout. Given the popularity and growing consumer demand for this variety pack of beers, Rochester Mills will release their limited holiday edition 12-pack on November 1 online for pick-up at the Production Brewery Taproom in Auburn Hills and at “Better Beer Stores” across their distribution territory. The sampler pack features one, 16 oz. can of each beer in this year’s Twelve-Days of Milkshake Stout draft promotion.
Rochester Mills Fills 1 Million Cans of Beer in 2018
Rochester Mills Production Brewery reached a significant milestone this week, filling its millionth can of beer for the year during a scheduled production run of its flagship brew, the original Milkshake Stout. The brewery has seen an increase in sales in 2018, including a significantly expanded run of its holiday stout sampler pack, exporting some of its beers to parts of Canada and Europe, and adding distribution to Indiana late in the year.
Rochester Mills Beer to Expand Distribution to Indiana
Rochester Mills Production Brewery, brewers of the Rochester Mills Beer Co. beer brands packaged for distribution, announces plans to distribute their flagship brew, Milkshake Stout™, throughout Indiana. Beginning in early November, Rochester Mills Production Brewery will begin shipping its Milkshake Stout™ and three variants, throughout the state of Indiana.
Rochester Mills to Release 12 Days of Milkshake Stout
Michigan craft beer lovers, can begin their holiday shopping and celebrations early with the return of the 12 Days of Milkshake Stout featuring beers from Rochester Mills Beer Co.
Rochester Mills Beer Co. Releases Raspberry Radler
Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce the 2017 release of Raspberry Radler, a summer beer brewed with pureed raspberries, lemons and fresh Michigan hops.
Rochester Mills to Release Tongue Tied Cherry Saison
Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce a 2016 seasonal release of Tongue Tied Cherry Saison, a Belgian style wheat ale set for April 4th. Tongue Tied Cherry Saison was introduced as a draft only release last year. Due to the popularity of the beer and the investment in can labeling technology, Tongue Tied will now be available for enjoyment during the Spring and Summer seasons on draft and packaged in 16 oz. aluminum cans across Rochester Mills’ full distribution network beginning April 4.
Rochester Mills to Release Newton’s ALEchemy Double IPA
Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Rochester Mills Production Brewery are doing their part to snap the winter blues by announcing the 2016 limited seasonal release of Newton’s ALEchemy DIPA (8.8% ABV, 88 IBUs), an American Double India Pale Ale set for February 1st. Newton’s ALEchemy was first introduced in January of 2015 as a small batch release on draft only. Due to the popularity of the beer, this year’s brew will be available for enjoyment across Rochester Mills’ full distribution network on draft and now in 4 packs of 16 oz. cans for consumer’s convenience.
Rochester Mills Beer Set for Another 12 Days of Milkshake Stout
Lovers of Michigan craft beer will be celebrating the holidays this year with another 12 days of Milkshake Stout. Thanks to Rochester Mills Beer Co. and a host of premium craft beer bars and restaurants throughout Michigan, Ohio and Florida who will be hosting this progressive tap takeover event, December 9-20, 2015. Admission is free at all locations and open to the public, ages 21 and up.
Rochester Mills to Release Oktoberfest Celebration Lager
Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce a 2015 seasonal release date of July 31 for its Oktoberfest Celebration Lager, a malty, German-style Lager (or Märzen) with low to moderate hop bitterness featuring a medium body and brilliant amber color.
Rochester Mills Beer Releases Tongue Tied Cherry Saison
Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce a 2015 seasonal release date of April 1 for its Tongue Tied Cherry Saison Summer Ale, a strikingly refreshing Belgian-style ale that’s pure Michigan.
Rochester Mills Expands Distribution to Florida
Rochester Mills Production Brewery is pleased to announce it has begun distributing select beers from its portfolio in Florida by partnering with Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Company and Pepin Distributing who will represent the company’s brands in the Sarasota and Tampa marketplaces, respectively.
Rochester Mills Beer Company to Host Oktoberfest
ROCHESTER, Mich. — It’s time again to grab your lederhosen and head for the Mills. Following the time-honored Alps tradition that started 200 years ago in Munich, Germany, the Rochester Mills Beer Company invites you to partake in its annual Oktoberfest festivities, September 26-29 — and you needn’t be German or travel halfway around the… Read more »
Rochester Mills Beer Co. Adds Amber Lager to Year-Round Lineup
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery’s Founder, Mike Plesz, announced today that Lazy Daze Amber Lager would be the next addition to the brewery’s consistent year-round lineup, with State wide availability on draft and limited availability in six pack cans to Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties beginning on August 28, 2013.

Michigan’s Craft Brewers Hopeful For Legislative Change
There’s new legislation brewing in Michigan that would make it easier for small brewers and brewpub owners to expand their business operations. House Bills 4709, 4710, and 4711 would reform current Michigan liquor control codes, allowing the state’s brewers, ‘micro brewers’ and brewpub owners to continue growing in both size and scale.