Celebrate the Season: Fall Beers, Wines & Spirits in Greater Lansing
The air is crisp, the leaves are brilliant, and Greater Lansing is serving up fall in a glass. Whether you’re craving malty Märzen lagers, spiced ciders, or creative cocktails, our local breweries, wineries, and distilleries have you covered. Grab a sweater, gather your crew, and sip your way through autumn.
Oktoberfest Beers & Seasonal Ales
Oktoberfests are the stars of fall—malty, smooth, and made for chilly evenings. Here’s what local breweries are pouring this season:
- BAD Brewing Company (Mason) – You won't want to miss the Chinook Harvest IPA, the Sudor De Maiz Mexican Lager or their Fancy Snack Black Ale (Chocolate strawberry and hazelnut) featuring hops from the local Top Hops Farm. Their Oktoberfest beer will be released late September..
- EagleMonk Pub & Brewery (Lansing) – Order up their classic Märzen-style Oktoberfest or the Pumpkin Rye with caramel malts, pumpkin puree, and warming spices. Pair with their stone-baked pizzas.
- Sleepwalker Spirits & Ale (REO Town) – Don't sleep on their Night Terror Pumpkin Ale and maybe try it with the Jagged Little Dill pizza..
- Looking Glass Brewing Company (DeWitt) – “Another Oktoberfest” (Sept. 20 release) is smooth, malty, and patio-perfect with a meal.
- Lansing Brewing Company (Downtown Lansing) – Besides their Oktoberfest on tap, there's Hang Time and Blood Orange Blonde in cans. Grab a growler or six-pack to go home or for tailgating.
- Old Nation Brewing Company (Williamston) – Known for M-43, but their Oktoberfest is a fall essential with toasted bread crust notes and subtle spice.
- Dimes Brewhouse (Dimondale) – Their malty Märzen is perfect for cool nights on the patio.
- Ozone's Brewhouse (Old Town Lansing) – Try the Ozonetoberfest or their Pumpkin Ale with real pumpkin bread vibes, or the unique Tarty to Harvest cherry brown ale.
- Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery (East Lansing) – For sour fans: La Parcela, a tart pumpkin ale with cacao gives great seasonal vibes.
- Midtown Brewing Company (Downtown Lansing) – Offering a classic Märzen Oktoberfest to keep it seasonal and simple.
Cozy Ciders & Fruit Wines
When apples and grapes take the stage, Lansing’s local cideries and wineries deliver seasonal comfort in a glass.
- Graham Vineyard & Winery – Try their Caramel Apple Slushies and parfaits (alcoholic or not), plus new fall wines in October. [Insert photo of caramel float]
- Uncle John’s Cider Mill (St. Johns) – A true fall destination. Sip “Fall in a Cup” sangria (apple cider, white wine, ginger beer, brandy, apples & cinnamon sugar) or stick to hot cider with fresh donuts after the corn maze. [Insert photo]
- Looking Glass Brewing Company. – Their mulled cider with spices, oranges, and lemons is pure patio coziness.
- Phillips Cider Bar & Market (Downtown Lansing) – Seasonal Hot Spiced Cider plus an impressive lineup of dry heritage-apple ciders with a wine-like complexity. Pair with their cider donuts.
- Burgdorf’s Winery at Choice Farm Market (Webberville) – Here is MSU country, pick the award-winning Spartan White, a Michigan-grown semi-dry blend that hits the spot in cooler weather.
Fall Cocktails from Local Distilleries
For those who love spirits with seasonal flair, Lansing’s distilleries mix creative drinks worth lingering over.
- American Fifth Spirits (Downtown Lansing) – Pumpkin Roll cocktail, Appletini, and for Big Lebowski fans, the spiced-and-creamy El Tipo (Abides).
- Looking Glass Brewing Company – The Apple Cider Whiskey Smash comes as a cocktail or mocktail, blending apple cider, spice, and whiskey-infused seltzer.
- Red Cedar Spirits (East Lansing) – Try the Fig Old-Fashioned with maple and black walnut bitters, or the Cherry Pie cocktail with brandy, bourbon, and tart cherries. It's like autumn in a glass.
Whether you’re raising a stein of Märzen, sipping hot mulled cider, or toasting with a cozy fall cocktail, Greater Lansing is overflowing with ways to savor the season. Grab your friends, explore a new spot, and let the flavors of fall warm you from the inside out. Cheers to fall in Michigan’s capital city!
Big thanks to our valued members at Choose Lansing for their images.
