Keweenaw Brewing Company
4.8 (638 on Google)
About Keweenaw Brewing Company
Keweenaw Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in downtown Houghton, on the north side of Shelden Avenue. The taproom serves a daily selection of fresh beers brewed right on the premises.
The year round lineup includes Widow Maker Black Ale, Pick Axe Blonde Ale, Red Jacket Amber Ale, November Gale Pale Ale and Point Trail Rye IPA. Summer and fall bring seasonal beers such as Hefe Royale and Early Autumn Ale.
The taproom covers 3,400 square feet and is entirely smoke free. It has two bars, a seating area around a fireplace and an outside deck. Sacks of roasted peanuts are the snack, and free internet is offered.
For food, many local restaurants will deliver to the taproom door. Other places to eat are a short walk down the street. More people have reviewed Keweenaw Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Houghton on this site.
From Keweenaw Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
What beers does Keweenaw Brewing Company make?
Its year round beers include Widow Maker Black Ale, Pick Axe Blonde Ale, Red Jacket Amber Ale and Point Trail Rye IPA. The lineup also includes Red Ridge Citrus Ale, Keweenaw Belle and November Gale Pale Ale, plus summer and fall seasonals.
Can I get food at the taproom?
Yes. Many local restaurants will deliver to the door. Several other eating spots are a short walk down the street.
What is the taproom like inside?
It is a 3,400 square foot, smoke free space with two bars, tables and chairs, a fireplace seating area and an outside deck. Free internet is available too.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Library Restaurant, Bar and Brewpub is 0.1 miles away. Keweenaw Brewing Company Brewery in South Range is 4.7 miles away, and Living Proof Brewing Company in Laurium is 9.9 miles away. Red Jacket Brewing Co. in Calumet is 10.2 miles away.
Answers come from Keweenaw Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
Before you visit Keweenaw Brewing
Expect a large downtown taproom with two bars, a fireplace seating area and an outside deck. Sacks of roasted peanuts are on hand. If you want a meal, plan on delivery to the door or a short walk to a nearby restaurant.
Check kbc.beer before you go, because the summer and fall beers change with the season. The brewery also posts updates on Facebook and Instagram.
Library Restaurant, Bar and Brewpub is 0.1 miles away. It makes an easy second stop, and Keweenaw Brewing Company Brewery in South Range is 4.7 miles away if you want to go further.