September 29 - October 4
2025

Cheers to the 12th Annual Frankfort Beer Week!

Prepare for a week-long tasting adventure celebrating the heart of Michigan's craft beer scene. Join us in the charming coastal towns of Frankfort and Elberta to discover why great beer and an incredible culinary scene are a perfect pair.

From the small-batch brewers who obsess over every pint to the local chefs who craft the perfect pairing, you'll experience the best of Michigan's creative spirit.

Celebrate beer. Celebrate life. Celebrate Frankfort.

Special Beer Week Events

Saturday, September 27
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Stormtoberfest
We are kicking off Beer Week a bit early with Stormcloud Brewing Company's Oktoberfest celebration, Stormtoberfest! Grab your dirndls and lederhosen and head down to the pub for an all-day festival with stein holding, food specials, & more!

Thursday, October 2
5:30 PM
BEER vs. WINE DINNER
Birch and Maple will be serving a 4-course dinner, accompanied by beer and wine pairings for each course. Guests get to choose the winner based on their collective decisions. The cost is $80 per person. Limited availability. Call to reserve your spot - 231-399-0399

Thursday, October 2
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Beer Week Brewery Tour
Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner Rick Schmitt.

Thursday, October 2
7:00 PM
Now Showing at the Garden: Beerfest
Get ready for the ultimate Beer Week movie special: a showing of the cult classic Beerfest. Grab your friends, your popcorn, and a beer, and head to The Garden Theater for this special screening.

Friday, October 3
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Beer Week Brewery Tour
Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner Rick Schmitt.

Friday, October 3
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Meet the Brewer!
Now is your chance to geek out on beer and brewing with the guy who knows them best! Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an extra-exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner and brewer, Brian Confer.

We've Brewed Up a Great Schedule
Here’s What You Can Tap Into

Chef J's Chili
Seasoned Ground Beef, Black Bean, Kidney Bean, Pinto Bean, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, with Stormcloud Rainmaker Ale infused Sour Cream

Shrimp Po'Boy
Breaded Tiger Shrimp, Michigan Bread Co. Hoagie, Shredded Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato, with Bell’s Two Hearted IPA Cajun Remoulade

Bangers & Mash
Lake Ann Brown Ale Marinated Winston’s Irish Pork Bangers, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, with Guinness Drunken Beans

$20 Beer Week Special
Fried Whitefish Sandwich, coated in a crisp local beer batter and served with a side of fresh slaw. Includes a draft beer of your choice.

$5 Daily Beer Specials
Saturday: Cool Cat Kitty Face
Sunday: Sunrunnr Ale
Monday: Birdwalker Blonde
Tuesday: A.B.B.I.
Wednesday: Whiled Away IPA
Thursday: 228 Tripel
Friday: Rainmaker Ale

Appetizer:
Stormcloud Night Swimmer Stout Beer Cheese & Bavarian Pretzel. Served With Smoked Kielbasa and Beer Mustard.

Entrée:
Beer Braised Corn Beef & Hash. Served with Two Fried Eggs and a Beer Infused Hollandaise.

Beer Week Special
Chinese Beer Braised Spare Rib, Served with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Broccoli

$2.00 Off All Bottled or Draft Beer

Beer Week Special
Beer Braised Veal Ossobuco, Served Over a Bed of Creamy Polenta

$2.00 Off All Bottled or Draft Beer

Beer Week Special

Beer-Battered Whitefish Cakes.
Featuring Bell’s Brewery Octoberfest Marzen Beer, onions, and loaded with whitefish and seasonings.

Store Hours
Monday-Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

$15 Beer Week Special

Beer Braised Bratwurst, with Beer Mustard, Braised Sauerkraut, Beer Sauteed Peppers & Onions. Served with Chips and a Pint of Beer.

Brat Only = $12.99

Beer Week Special
Smoked Beer Can Chicken, Served with Seasonal Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes

$2.00 Off all Bottled or Draft Beer

Beer Week Special

Featuring Hacker Pschorr Ocktoberfest Beer
Steamed Shrimp Beer Brats w/ Pumpernickel, Onions & Peppers
German Potato Salad
German Chocolate Cake

“Beer”ia Tacos

3 Tacos served with Rice

Beer Braised Leg of lamb, Cilantro, White Onions, Natural Jus

Beer Week Lodging

• Harbor Lights Resort - 15 South 2nd Street, Frankfort

• The Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant - 231 Main Street, Frankfort

• Wayfarer Lodgings - 1912 S. Scenic Hwy (M-22), 2 Miles South of Frankfort

• Frankfort Crystal Lake RV Resort - 2060 Frankfort Hwy, Frankfort

• Bay Port Lodging - 905 Forest Avenue, Frankfort

• Betsie River Campsite - 1923 River Road, Frankfort

• Chimney Corners Resort - 1602 Crystal Drive (M-22), 6 Miles North of Frankfort

• R&R Motel - 519 Lake Street (M-22), Frankfort

• Watervale Inn - 1244 Watervale Road, 8 Miles South of Frankfort