Motor City Brewing Works

 470 West Canfield

Detroit, MI  48201

 http://www.motorcitybeer.com

Not one of my better photos, too much shadow from the adjacent building

The Motor City Brewing Works is located in the Mid-Town area of Detroit around the Wayne State campus, just off of Second Street on West Canfield.  The MCBW is actually located adjacent to the parking lot that services the Traffic Jam and Snug so be forewarned that there is limited parking available in front the brewery although there is additional parking one street over.

 

I have frequented Motor City Brewing about 4 times over the last couple of years and always enjoyed my experience, the last being about 3 weeks ago.  The times I have attended I sampled both their Pale Ale and Ghettoblaster products.  Both of which I found to have very good flavor.  In fact, Ghettoblaster is now one of the ingredients featured in my homemade chili.:).  Motor City also provides craft beer for the Greenfield Village in Dearborn of which I have sampled their Steam Station beer while visiting the Village.  If you review Motor City's web site, they offer several types of beers, wines, ciders and sodas (pops); several of their products are seasonal however. 

 

When the outdoor temperature allows, MCBW features a second floor outdoor sitting area.  I have not experienced sitting in this area yet, but plan on it this summer.  Great opportunity to sample Motor City Brewing Works finest beer and take in the sounds and smell of downtown Detroit.

 

Like several craft breweries around Detroit, Motor City Brewing Works features a limited menu featuring appetizers and pizza.  The pizza is a 10" round individual size and I found it to be very tasty and on par with the type of pizza Supino's (see earlier post) serves.  A pint or two of their beer and a pizza make a great meal.

 

The decor is recycled industrial and features a U shaped stone bar.  Although the bar counter is stone, it has that wrought, as cast, iron look to it.  I find the decor of MCBW to be very cool in an urban rustic way.

If you are in the Wayne State/Midtown area for an event or want to sample a craft beer before a Tiger or Lion's game, Motor City Brewing Works is a recommended stop.