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Chops is a Double American IPA built around a blend of American C hops: Michigan Chinook, PNW Centennial Cryo, and Cascade Cryo, with Magnum providing the bitter foundation. Expect layers of citrus, pine, floral character, and resinous hop flavor and aroma, backed by a substantial malt profile and firm bitterness. Bold, aromatic, and hop-forward.

Cart Horse is built on a robust malt backbone and saturated with expressive hop character. A blend of Ekuanot, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo contributes notes of citrus, mango, grapefruit, and papaya, balanced by a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Hazy, smooth, and full-bodied, Cart Horse pulls hard with bold tropical flavor and a smooth finish.

Named in memory of Ron Brown, our dearly missed engineer and resident problem solver here at Old Nation Brewing Co.

This aggressive Double Brown Ale is brewed with fresh ground coffee beans, delivering a bold espresso aroma and roasted coffee flavor from the first sip to the last. Layers of toasted malt and subtle chocolate notes support the coffee, while a touch of sweetness rounds out the roast.

Full-bodied and rich, it’s a beer for those who appreciate big flavor and a strong cup of coffee in equal measure.

Light body. Dry finish. Citrus character without the overload. 

Brewed with precision and restraint, Silverline Light is lean by design, keeping everything in balance so each ingredient shows up clearly. Premium, natural flavor brings a hint of citrus that isn’t overbearing or sweet.

A German-style Pilsner has nowhere to hide, and every decision is exposed in the glass.

Some beers demand experience. This one demands Dues.

Brewed with a simple malt bill and Michigan-grown Saaz hops, Dues is fermented cold and lagered long until it's ready. Soft bready malt meets crisp noble hop spice, subtle citrus, and a clean, dry finish. No shortcuts. Just the discipline to let great beer speak for itself.

Inspired by the river that runs through our state, Grand Pale Rye Ale is built for life outdoors.
Michigan-grown copper and Chinook hops bring bright citrus, floral, and subtle pine notes, while cold-climate rye adds a crisp, spicy snap. Balanced by a touch of caramel malt, it's flavorful without being heavy, endlessly drinkable, and ready for every season, from spring paddles to autumn campfires.

A Michigan-grown twist on a classic, Mitten Malt showcases Mitten State Malt pilsner malt and Michigan-grown Zuper Saazer hops. Soft bready sweetness meets a crisp, spicy-citrus finish for an easy-drinking yet flavorful pint.

Brewed as part of The Great Beer State Collaboration, it celebrates the people and ingredients that keep Michigan beer rooted, connected, and thriving across the state.

Easy Tiger is a bold, hop-forward West Coast IPA with firm, clean bitterness. Classic and modern hops combine to deliver a balance of piney and tropical aromas. Sharp bitterness meets a clean finish, making it a true nod to the West Coast style.

Built on a traditional malt-forward foundation, Sunstead is brewed with Pilsner and Vienna malts and French Aramis hops for a smooth, balanced pour. With a soft body and lightly toasted, bready malt character, floral and gentle citrus notes from the hops lift the finish, creating a clean, approachable lager meant for easy drinking.

Frandor Claus is crafted with an indulgent mix of high-quality, natural cocoa nibs, cherry puree, and vanilla extract, blending rich, dessert-like flavors reminiscent of the iconic cherry cordial and crafted in collaboration with Lansing Facts and Frandor Shopping Center. Frandor Claus combines our renowned brewing expertise with the joy and nostalgia of a classic holiday treat, all while supporting a great cause in the Lansing community by benefitting the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

A special release for Old Nation's 10 year anniversary, and named after an iconic rant on the hypnotic stupidity of chickens, Flat Brain is anything but dim. A rich malt body delivers caramel and toffee, while bright Citra hops burst with mango, grapefruit, and lychee. Smooth and complex with a crisp finish, it’s a bold, tropical-leaning brew that rewards focus—and maybe even invites a little hypnosis.

Tranquilas is a laid-back sip of sunshine—a crisp, golden Mexican-style lager infused with premium, natural lime flavor to give it just the right zing of citrus. It’s made for slowing down and savoring life’s simple pleasures. Whether at the beach or on the patio, it’s the perfect way to relax, unwind, and enjoy the moment. Salud!

The First release in Old Nation’s “New Orthodox” IPA series, M-43 is designed to accentuate the deep and complex character of the combination of Calypso, Simcoe, Citra and Amarillo hops. Citrus and Tropical notes of Pineapple, Mango, and Grapefruit come through in the huge, yet surprisingly delicate aroma. The flavor backs these aromas with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Hop bitterness is not particularly intense, which leads to a very drinkable, New England IPA even non-IPA fans love.

The Haze is not from yeast, but rather from an interplay of lipids from the malted oat and oils and acids which naturally occur in the hand-selected Dry hops. This beer is a perfect interplay between top-grade malt and hops, MI water, and a brewing technique that cannot be faked.

A tart variation of our flagship New England IPA, M-43, Tart Strawberry M-43 has the same taste and haziness you know and love with subtle additions of strawberry aroma, flavor, and tartness to accentuate that addition. With its combination of Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops. Citrus and tropical notes of Pineapple, Mango, and Grapefruit come through in the huge, yet surprisingly delicate aroma.

The flavor backs these aromas with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Hop bitterness is not particularly intense, which leads to a very drinkable, New England IPA even non-IPA fans love.

Double Dry Hopped M-43 is classic M-43 pushed to its limits. Built on Calypso, Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops, this version amplifies the citrus and tropical notes of pineapple, mango, and grapefruit with even more intensity from additional hops added well after fermentation. The result is a huge, yet surprisingly delicate aroma backed by a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and a bolder hop impact.

A creamy twist on our beloved M-43 recipe, Orange Cream M-43 is lactose-free and bursting with citrusy goodness from the addition of premium natural orange and vanilla flavors, bringing a taste of tart and juicy oranges to every sip!

A creamy and tropical twist on our beloved M-43 recipe, Piña Colada Cream M-43 is lactose-free and bursting with fruity goodness from the addition of premium natural pineapple, coconut, and vanilla flavors, bringing a taste of sun-soaked paradise to every sip!

B-43 is a crisp, clear, dry IPA with the same hop recipe as M-43. If you’re looking for a low-carb, full-flavored beer, this is it! Three grams of carbs per pint. No residual sugar, and 7% ABV. If you are like us and want to give your guests a low-carb option in a full-flavored beer, put down the seltzer and pick up a B-43.

B-43 has always been brewed lean from the ground up and is now the anchor for our Lean by Design standard. The result delivers everything you enjoy about an IPA, with the same carb count as the leanest light beers and no residual sugar.

Dry and crisp, it offers bright hop character and full craft flavor, with no compromises.

Embark on a flavor journey with a special edition B-43 exploding with hops and grapefruit flavor! They converge to create a crisp, ultra-drinkable IPA experience. 

Grapefruit B-43 is a zesty, citrus-infused version of our regular B-43 that is a crisp, clear, dry IPA with the same hop recipe as M-43 and 7% ABV per pint.

Boreal means “of the north” and as Michigan lifers, we are always happy to help represent the north to the nation when it comes to unique and drinkable beer, like our Boreal Dry Hopped Lager.

With its crisp & clean lager base, Boreal balances bitterness and aromatic hop notes of pine, orange, and tropical fruit to create a showcase of drinkability.

A full-bodied, clean, and crisp lager brewed to mark the turn of the seasons. Notes of toasted bread crust and subtle herbal spice make it smooth, balanced, and perfect for fall. Inspired by Munich’s iconic celebration, this is our way of welcoming cooler days, changing leaves, and the rich flavors of autumn. Prost!

Debuting in 2003, Detroit Dwarf pays homage to the legendary Nain Rouge and has garnered numerous accolades, including a silver medal at the World Beer Cup – a well-deserved recognition for its simplicity, full-bodied flavor, and impeccable balance. Detroit Dwarf embodies what beer should be – effortless enjoyment with no need for deep contemplation.

Boss Tweed is 9.3% of hazy swagger. So much swagger, it was one of the Midwest’s highest-rated hazy double IPAs for over 7 years! An unrestrained, must-try hazy brew bursting with citrusy hops and tropical peach, mango, and tangerine aromas.

Hold onto the feeling of days at the lake and nights chasing the sunset with this hazy brew made for easy escapes. Fence Hop is juicy and golden, with smooth bitterness, aromas of tropical fruit and citrus zest, and subtle notes of coconut and pine. Hop the fence, chase the sun, and savor the moment.

Using a single type of hop (El Dorado Cryo), Single Double Hazy Double IPA brings fruity notes of pineapple, pear, watermelon, and stone fruit, showcasing the character of this modern hop variety. It's the perfect brew to savor outdoors on a sun-soaked day alongside a folding chair and a live baseball game on the radio!

Extraordinarily drinkable, MI,MI,MI is loaded with sweet pineapple and mango aromas which carry throughout. Peach, orange Mimosa, and a piney hop bitterness with fresh bread notes on the solid malt backbone. This is definitely one to drink carefully and responsibly!