Farmington Brewing Company

Hmmmm, uninteresting space. Beer didn’t blow me away. Just wasn’t impressed. Maybe as time goes on the beer & space will improve.

I love the fact that we have our own brewery here in Farmington. All of the beers are true to their style (and very good examples of each style). They always have a wide variety of beers on tap so if you’re not into IPAs (they brew a few different ones) there’s a killer Milk Stout that might be more up your alley. Personally, I love the Belgian Golden Strong and assume that they must have a few monks hidden in the back room brewing it for them. It’s that good.
Seating is limited so if they’re very busy you may have to stand and wait for a seat to open up but that’s a very rare occurrence. There are a few things to eat (pretzels or cheese and crackers from local merchants) but if you want something more substantial you can order it in from a number of local restaurants since they have menus right there on the table.

Beer is over priced, no food, and the staff was OK.

Apparently this use to be a coffee shop. It has that very mellow feel when you walk through the door. The beers are quite amazing! I ordered the Blueberry Cider (6.5%) and the IPA Olympus (11.5%), both very delicious! I can easily spend a few hours here drinking and working with their complementary wifi, or even playing boardgames with friends. It’s a great mixture! I’ll definitely come back when I’m on that side of town, great people and beer! What more could you ask for?!

Came here on a rainy day to enjoy some great beer. The selection is a bit smaller than most places I was used to but the flavors are pretty unique and you are sure to find something to satisfy your palate. I do wish that the snack menu was a little more full but we did try the cheese and crackers which was pretty good.
Overall there is a great vibe here and the staff are very nice. I would highly recommend it if you are in the area.

A few of my girl friends and I planned a dinner at Aijshin and wanted to get some beer after some awesome sushi. FBC is in downtown Farmington and we were able to find parking very easily. I tried the Mt. Olympus which I think was an IPA. The other girls got the lighter ales. I liked their beer alot. I’d definitely come back to ttry the other beers and food.

I met up here with a group of 8. We were accommodated, helped, and the waitstaff was really friendly with us. They don’t have much to eat there, but they allow you to bring outside food in.
I tried the blood orange wheat, the summer citrus, and the milk stout. The blood orange wheat was a bit more bitter and hoppy than I expected for a wheat, but it was still really enjoyable. The summer citrus was clean and easy to drink, and the milk stout had a good coffee character to it.
This place is pretty small and it filled up quickly, so keep that in mind.
I’d love to go back and try some more of what they have on tap.

I’ve been coming here for quite a while, and it’s easily one of the best microbreweries in southeast Michigan. The blood orange and scotch ale are unique gems, which I can find nothing to compare to. The Mt Olympus will knock you on your arse if you’re not careful, as well.
Anyone in the farmington hills who appreciates beer and a one of a kind atmosphere should do themselves a favor and stop in for a pint or 3.
Note: they are beginning to provide wine as well. Selection is currently limited but I’m happy they’re trying new things!

Fantastic beers and great service! It can get pretty busy on the weekends but its always a great time. They tap new beers fairly regularly.
There are games available that makes for a nice relaxing time.

Pretty disappointed with the service here. I left Michigan about 2 years ago for work, and as a result have a North Carolina drivers license. I was carded here on arrival, and my waitress immediately rushed my card back to her manager. My group sat for about 20 minutes before the two of them come back and ask me for alternative ID (think for a second, do you have anything besides your drivers license for ID?).
Because their staff was unable to handle an out of town drivers license, my group was kicked out.

Love this new place to grab drinks in good old Farmington. It’s a small spot with outdoor seating that I love to take advantage of on summer evenings. Last time we went, the boo and I played Scrabble while enjoying pints of their Blood Orange beer — perfect ending to our date night. That’s right, they have games like Scrabble and Cards Against Humanity that you can borrow and play.
They do not have food, but they have take-​out menus from spots that are close. You can call in your order and walk (or stumble, whichever you prefer) to pick up your food and bring it back to enjoy, or find a place that delivers. You can also just bring food from wherever else you fancy.
Friendly bartenders, and it looks like their mug club is getting pretty big!

Stopped in here to have a beer and it wasn’t too bad. It’s quite small, with probably a quarter of the seating out front and outside. We managed to get a table, but had to stand until we could start grabbing some chairs from other tables.
No food here besides snacks, but they allow take-​out to be brought in or delivered.
The Blood Orange Wheat wasn’t bad, and was the only beer I tried. It was sweet but not too sweet. I’d like to get back and try more.

Been here several times now and the staff is super friendly. All the beers I have had have been pretty good but Blood Orange is my favorite.
Not the biggest place but the little outdoor seating area is great on a summer night.
Great addition to the town.

Outstanding! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and sat on the patio. I started with a cider which was fantastic. My husband got the IPA which was amazing. Round 2 was blood orange for me and it was perfect. There was not an overpowering amount of orange but just enough to make it a perfect summer beer. The Second IPA my husband got was their double IPA and it was fantastic super floral with a nice pine and not over bitter. We got to talk to the owners who are super nice and explained about their beers and all the work that goes into making such amazing brews. I cannot wait to go back and try some more.
**Little tip if you want food they let you bring it in :)

Count me as yet another fan of their Blood Orange beer! I’ve enjoyed their other selections too, with at least one new option (to me) each time I’ve been there. The staff, especially the taller guy who recognizes Ken every time, give great advice and service. Helpful hint: They fill other places’ growlers.
Bring food in or have it delivered (Basement Burger Bar is next door, but there are plenty of other options — ask for their binder of menus).
Shares a large lot with the rest of the restaurants and shops in that block, behind. Street parking and other nearby lots are other options.
My only gripe is the place gets crowded during peak hours. It’s a smaller place to start with, so quarters can get cramped!

Great addition to downtown Farmington!
I so enjoy the fact that this is beer and beer only (21 & up). Like others have raved about, I too love the blood orange beer because it really does taste as the name describes. The other beers are high on the hops. Get the sampler to figure out what you like best. Once you find the beer you can’t live without, you can purchase a growler and have it filled up to take home. These also make unique gifts.
I went on a Saturday night and saw lots of people playing card and board games. Great idea for a fun night!
Some say the space is ‘cramped’ but I say ‘cozy’. You just have to be careful (my friend swung her purse around her shoulder and nearly swiped out a couple of beers at out neighboring table). Service was good with attentive wait staff and bathrooms were clean (one of my main determinants for returning to a business).
If you’re looking for nearby food to compliment your beer, the Basement Burger is just a few steps away.

Great addition to the downtown Farmington area and well overdue. Beer is OK, I haven’t found any beer that I heard that I HAVE to go back for but the blood orange wheat.
The staff is friendly and timely on orders. Capacity here is about 85 so it’s small but usually the clientele is rotating in and out enough to snag a seat at the bar or at a table with welcoming strangers.
They have board and card games to pass time while having beer and there is no food so you can bring it in from outside.

From what I hear from the locals, the area needed a place like this! This brewery is small which is the only downside right now because the novelty and newness it has been packed to the brim recently. Capacity is only 85 people which is good when there aren’t 80 people there. Otherwise, it is annoying to not have a place to sit or room to stand and try to drink a beer. From talking with some of the friendly employees, they have had to close a few days just to keep up with the brewing, good for them!
There were 5 beers on tap when I visited. I had the blood orange and loved it. It tasted like a wonderful version of a blue moon. Like other metro Detroit breweries, they don’t have a kitchen. You can bring your own food in or order from some of the nearby restaurants. They have a list of menus and some of the places will bring food over to you at the brewery! Next time I go I am packing myself a full picnic basket spread with cheese and crackers and other apps. I did see they had a small snack on their menu– cheese and crackers from the cheese lady for about $ 5 but I saw someone else order it and it didn’t look to be worth it. So I opted for a liquid diet!
I want to join the mug club net time I go!

Love this place! The beer is really good, the atmosphere is great, the people are friendly & they have board games available for your playing pleasure! I’ve been in twice & both times it was jam packed so I’m hoping that dies down soon because I’ll only stand for so long before I’ll leave. Thankfully I’ve only ever been in with 1 other person so we’ve just «crashed» other tables that also only had 2 people & 2 seats left open & it’s nice that people are friendly about it plus I met some nice people. There is a decent sized bar but very limited tables (maybe 6) and they do not serve food. They do however provide a book of menus so you can order delivery or carry out & are welcome to eat it there. They did come around with $ 5 bags of cheese & crackers from The Cheese Lady & while I didn’t buy it some, table mates did & they got a nice wedge of cheese but only 5 crackers & when you are drinking it’s the crackers that are more important.
The staff is really nice & helpful, the prices are on the high side but comparable to other breweries & really my only complaint is their hours… they close at 10 during the week & at 11 on weekends (until 9 on Sundays) & there are only 2 bars in Farmington that are open until 2 & that’s not enough in my opinion. They are closed Monday & Tuesday as well so there have been a couple times that I would have liked to have gone here but had to go elsewhere. I will definitely be coming here more regularly once the newness dies down & I don’t have to stand for an hour waiting for a seat. I am happy to have a great business like this in Downtown Farmington & I think you should check it out too!

We stopped in here after work on a Friday. It’s a really cool place, friendly staff, and decent beer.
Pros: Great location, Friendly staff (especially the bartender Rose,) all adults!
Cons: Cramped space, price to beer ratio
We seek out breweries (but by no means are we beer snobs) The beer is pretty average. I tried everything and won’t go into detail because beer is really based on preference. The best on their menu was the vanilla porter. Their Brown was decent too, and I don’t like Browns. Scotch ale tasty and IPA okay. Everything else was meh.
At the end of the day, the beer is good and the location should give them enough foot traffic to keep them in business. That is, assuming their rent isn’t absurd. Having said that, I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here. It’s not insanely expensive or anything, but for the price, I’d rather go near by for far superior craft beer albeit not made on site. I’m not sure if I have a bias, but the passion for the product isn’t as apparent as other breweries. Not the best brewery I’ve been to but certainly not the worst. I wish them luck as I like seeing local businesses, but am afraid of the saturation of breweries trend.