North Channel Brewing Co. Reviews




Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Logger Town Lager
Tap taster. Poured clear brown color with an average frothy tan head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate toasted malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate crisp balanced flavor with a moderate balanced finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel Rusty Fish 100
Draft. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex hop aroma. Medium to abundant body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This is a solid beer.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel Paperchaser Cream Ale
Draft taster. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate grainy balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate creamy sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel DagrNott
Draft Taster. Poured dark brown color with an average frothy tan head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy toasted dark malt aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy dark bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy dry sweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Irish Red
Draft. Poured clear brown color with an average frothy tan head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate toasted malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Monday, March 28, 2022

alexsdad06
3.8
North Channel BBA Smoked Porter
16 oz. can shared by Tmoney, from notes. Pours a dark cola brown color with a small beige head. The aroma and flavor have roasted malts, earthy, whiskey, oak, vanilla, light chocolate, lots of woody character, some smoked malts, I generally like this, perhaps a bit thin, very good.
Saturday, March 12, 2022

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Kolsch
Draft. Poured clear amber color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate fruity balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate crisp sweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel Uncle Dave’s Imperial IPA
Draft. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex hop aroma. Medium to abundant body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy earthy bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This is a solid beer.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Emerald Spire
Taster. Poured clear amber color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate crisp bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Mexican Lager
Draft. Poured clear amber color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate crisp balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate refreshing sweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel Rusty Fish IPA
Can. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex hop aroma. Medium to abundant body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This is a solid beer.
Monday, November 1, 2021

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel BBA Smoked Porter
Taster. Poured black color with an average frothy tan head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate to heavy barrel aged toasted dark smoky malt aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy dark bourbon sweet flavor with a moderate to heavy dark sweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Bergalicious
Taster. Poured clear pale color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate crisp balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Exploding Pelota
Taster. Poured hazy golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy orange balanced aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy citrus bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Tropical IPA
Taster. Poured clear dark golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate tropical balanced aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate citrus bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Saturday, October 30, 2021

Tmoney99
2.9
North Channel Lighthouse Lager
Draft taster. Poured a clear straw color with an average frothy white head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium sweet flavor with a medium sweet finish of short duration. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Worth having.
Thursday, October 14, 2021

alexsdad06
3.7
North Channel Manistee's IPA
12 oz. can from Tmoney. Pours a slightly hazy golden color with a medium sized off white head. The aroma and flavor have toasted pale malts, caramel, mild citrus, underlying spicy rye notes, additional sweet fruit, moderate bitterness, dry finish, overall nice drinking IPA.
Saturday, October 9, 2021

alexsdad06
3.1
North Channel Salt City Blonde
12 oz. can from Tmoney. Pours a clear golden color with a small white head. The aroma and flavor have pale grainy malts, mild pilsner malts, grass, light general fruit, mild sweetness, finish is toasted grains, drinkable but not much to get excited about.
Saturday, October 9, 2021

alexsdad06
3.5
North Channel Oktoberfest
12 oz. can from Tmoney. Pours a clear dark golden/amber brown color with a medium sized beige head. The aroma and flavor have toasted malts, caramel, toasted bread, light general fruit character, somewhat dry finish, good malts character, pretty nice example of the style.
Saturday, October 9, 2021

alexsdad06
2.8
North Channel Lighthouse Lager
12 oz. can from Tmoney. Pours a hazy pale yellow golden color with a medium sized white head. The aroma and flavor is all pale lager malts, biscuity, bread, somewhat dry, nothing off, just not very exciting either.
Saturday, October 9, 2021

alexsdad06
3.2
North Channel Cap'n Piles Pilsner
12 oz. can from Tmoney. Pours a mostly clear golden color with a medium sized white head. The aroma and flavor have pale grainy Pilsner malts, floral and herbal hops, a pretty straightforward pils, better than I expected, clean.
Friday, October 8, 2021

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Ball Of Confusion
Can. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that was lasting and produced very good lacing. Good moderate to heavy earthy hop and sweet malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy complex sweet flavor with with a moderate bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. Nice find on this trip.
Monday, June 21, 2021

alexsdad06
3.7
North Channel Ball Of Confusion
12 oz. can from Tmoney99. Pours a clear golden color with a medium sized white head. The aroma and flavor have toasted grains, caramel, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, earthy bitterness to the finish, I enjoyed this one, lighter bodied than a stout, but good flavors of coffee, chocolate and vanilla, I would drink it again.
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Captain Piles Pilsner
Taster. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate floral balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Tmoney99
4.1
North Channel Wine Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Can shared by brewer. Poured black color with an average frothy tan head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate to heavy barrel aged tannic toasted dark malt aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy dark rich sweet flavor with a moderate to heavy dark rich sweet finish of long duration. This standout beer exceeded my expectations.
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel / Rustic Leaf Bourbon Barrel Aged Nightfall
Taster. Poured black color with an average frothy tan head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy barrel aged toasted dark malt aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy dark bourbon sweet flavor with a moderate to heavy dark sweet finish of medium to long duration. This solid beer met my expectations.
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Scotch Ale
Draft taster. Poured dark clear brown color with an average frothy tan head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Solid toasted sweet malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Solid well balanced toasted sweet malt flavor with a medium sweet finish moderate duration. Good brew.
Friday, April 9, 2021

Tmoney99
3.9
North Channel NCB Squared
Taster. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy hop forward balanced aroma. Medium to abundant body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy bitter flavor with a moderate to heavy bitter finish of medium to long duration. This solid beer met my expectations.
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Triple New England IPA
Taster. Poured hazy amber color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy hop aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy citrus juicy bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This solid beer met my expectations.
Thursday, April 8, 2021

Ratman197
3.5
North Channel Iron Beach Double Red Ale
Can poured a hazy reddish amber with a lasting creamy amber head. Aromas of caramel, fruitiness and light earthiness. Palate was light bodied and crisp with a smooth dry finish. Flavors of caramel, light fruitiness and light earthiness with a smooth dry lingering caramel finish.
Monday, March 30, 2020

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Iron Beach Double Red Ale
Draft. Poured clear ruby copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy rich balanced aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy dark bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel BrewSKI!
Draft. Poured hazy golden color with an average frothy white head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate smoked balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. This interesting beer met my expectations.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Sawmill Stout
Draft. Poured black color with an average frothy tan head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy dark malt aroma. Medium to abundant body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy rich sweet flavor with a moderate to heavy sweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Coffin Ship
Draft. Poured clear ruby copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate roasted malt and yeast aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate dark sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. This beer met my expectations.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Drawbridge DIPA
Draft. Poured copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy hoppy balanced aroma. Medium to abundant body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate to heavy bittersweet flavor with a moderate to heavy bittersweet finish of medium to long duration. This beer met my expectations.
Monday, April 8, 2019

Tmoney99
3.4
North Channel Amber Ale
Draft. Poured a clear dark amber color with an average frothy white head that was mostly lasting and had good lacing. Good hop & sweet malt aroma. Medium body with smooth texture and soft carbonation. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Good brew.
Monday, October 1, 2018

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel .Saison
Tap. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with good lacing. Moderate yeast and balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate balanced flavor with a moderate balanced finish of medium duration. Good brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel Oktoberfest
Draft. Poured clear dark amber color with an average frothy off-white head that lasted with good lacing. Moderate toasted malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. Good brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
3.3
North Channel Salt City Blonde
Draft. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with good lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. Good session brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
2.8
North Channel Ford's Cream Ale
Tap. Poured clear pale color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Light to moderate balanced aroma. Light to medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Light to moderate sweet flavor with a light to moderate sweet finish of short to medium duration. Soft session brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel North Country Hefe
Draft. Poured hazy golden color with an average frothy white head that lasted with excellent lacing. Moderate balanced hefe aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate spice sweet flavor with a moderate sweet finish of medium duration. Good session brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel Admiral Piles
Draft. Poured clear amber color with an average frothy white head that lasted with very good lacing. Moderate floral balanced aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. Good session brew.
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Tmoney99
3.4
North Channel Cap'n Piles Pilsner
Draft. Poured a clear golden color with an average frothy white head that was lasting and produced good lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium body with a dry smooth texture and soft carbonation. Moderate bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. This is a good beer.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

jnitta
4
North Channel Gale Force Imperial IPA

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Tmoney99
3.5
North Channel NoCha APA
Draft. Poured clear dark amber color with an average frothy white head that was mostly lasting with excellent lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium body with smooth texture and soft carbonation. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. This is a good beer.
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Tmoney99
3.7
North Channel High Bluff Porter
Tap. Poured a clear dark brown color with an average frothy tan head that mostly lasted with very good lacing. Moderate to heavy toasted balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth dry texture and soft carbonation. Medium toasted sweet flavor with a medium sweet finish of moderate duration. Good brew.
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Tmoney99
3.8
North Channel Gale Force Imperial IPA
Tap. Poured copper color with an average frothy white head that was mostly lasting with excellent lacing. Moderate to heavy tropical and honey aroma. Medium to full body with smooth texture and soft carbonation. Medium to heavy fruit bittersweet flavor with a medium to heavy bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. This is a solid beer.
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Tmoney99
3.6
North Channel Manistee's IPA
Draft. Poured clear copper color with an average frothy white head that lasted with excellent lacing. Moderate complex earthy balanced aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Moderate bittersweet flavor with a moderate bittersweet finish of medium duration. Good brew start.
Sunday, August 12, 2018

thealcoholic
4.3
North Channel Harsens Hefeweizen
Another Brew i recently tried while up in the U.P. I love the banana flavor with the creamy after taste
Saturday, March 31, 2001

ajtessier
4.1
North Channel Harsens Hefeweizen
This is certainly one of the best Hefeweizens out there. I didn't give it highest marks on flavor because I prefer that it be a little less bitter, allowing more banana and clove to come through. But this is certainly a beer to go out of your way for.
Wednesday, July 19, 2000