Right Brain Brewery

Microbreweries & Taprooms · Traverse City, MI

Right Brain Brewery stands out in Traverse City's craft beer scene with its boldly creative approach to brewing. Founded by Russell Springsteen, this local favorite has built a reputation for pushing boundaries with unusual ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations. The taproom atmosphere reflects the brewery's quirky personality, where experimental brews like their famous Mangalitsa Pig Porter and CEO Stout have earned cult followings. Local beer enthusiasts gather here to sample rotating taps that showcase everything from fruit-forward ales using Michigan cherries to rich, complex stouts. It's where Traverse City's craft beer culture gets its creative edge.