Note: Several readers shared other breweries from around the state that are in the works. I've updated the list, as of 11 a.m., Dec. 22. Thanks for the help.

The new entries are marked with an asterisk.

KALAMAZOO —

For followers of the Michigan craft beer industry, it's getting hard to keep up.

More and more breweries keep emerging in Michigan. The

currently has 87 members — a large majority of the breweries in the state — and it expects the number to rise for 2012, said executive director Scott Graham. Although some breweries have closed, including the

and the

, the overall number of breweries will be up thanks to a slew of breweries in various stages of development.

The Colorado-based Brewers Association, which promotes craft beer across the country, released earlier this month its mid-year report called

According to the Brewers Association, more than 50 breweries in 20 states have opened in the last two months of its report. The report said there are 855 breweries in planning, up from 207 in 2008; 260 in 2009 and 389 in 2010.

The report listed three of Michigan's newly-opened breweries:

and

.

But there are even more breweries on the way. With help from the Michigan Brewers Guild and some

reporting, here is a list of some of the state's new breweries in the works.

If you know of others,

.

Brauerei Becker

/Western House Brewery

Where:

Brighton

About:

Due to open in April. According to

, it

"will take over the site known by residents as the 'Pink Hotel' at 500 W. Main Street. The brewery will offer a variety of microbrews, including a brew from the American colonial area, as well as a drink that dates back to the days of the Vikings. Only a small selection of snacks will be available, keeping the focus on the beer. Current owner of the building, John Becker, and his son, Matt Becker, who will act as head brewer, both say that maintaining the historical integrity of the Pink Hotel is key in their operation. John Becker says he will spend about $1 million in buying and improving the 6000-square foot building. He says he plans to gut much of the interior to make room for brewing equipment. There are plans for a European-style beer garden that will be located between the building and the railroad tracks."

Website: brauereibecker.us

* Brickside Brewery

Where: Copper Harbor



About: According to its Facebook page, "We will be Copper Harbor's first and only microbrewery, and the first in Keweenaw county in over a hundred years. Bringing hand crafted beer to you is our goal while infusing it with the fun and beauty of the surrounding area. In the paper work process as of now, goal to be open this fall. The location will be what was the old Marathon station / deli across from the Gaslite General Store. We'll have our beer on tap, growlers to go, and bottle sales from the cooler. You'll also be able to buy it in stores through out the area. Shirts, glasses, stickers, and growlers will be available for purchase." Check out KalamaBrew's story about the Kickstarter.com campaign. Brickside posted this on its Facebook page Dec. 21: "I have also gotten the brewhouse on order, a down payment within the next day or two and I'll have my place in production order locked in. So thats a 3bbl brewhouse, with all the trimmins', two 7bbl fermentors, and a 7bbl brite tank. Don't fret, we're sourcing the other fermentors elsewhere. We've figured the first bits of remodeling to be done and should have a bill of materials by the end of the week." Jason Robinson, of Brickside Brewery, said the brewery is "shooting for a spring 2012 opening."



Website: www.bricksidebrewery.com; Facebook page



Chelsea Alehouse

Where:

Chelsea

About:

Due to open summer 2012. According to website,

"You will enjoy fresh beer crafted on-site. Pair your beer with a sandwich, salad, soup, or munch on a warm pub pretzel. Live music and other events will make Chelsea Alehouse Brewery an exciting new venue for entertainment. Cheers, Chris Martinson Owner and Future Head-brewer."

Website:

;

Cotton Brewing Co.

Where:

Adrian

About:

From an

:

"Brett and Krista Cotton received the Adrian City Commission's approval Nov. 21 for a liquor license for the brewery. ... Brett Cotton said he became interested in brewing beer in 2008 when he spent some time in Washington, D.C., and visited a number of microbreweries with friends, tasting a wide variety of beers. The Cottons began brewing beer for their own consumption at home and visiting microbreweries in other communities, Cotton said. He believes Adrian would be a good place for a microbrewery because none now exists in Lenawee County, Cotton said. People who want to visit a microbrewery have to drive to Jackson, Milan, Ann Arbor or Maumee, Ohio, he said."

Website:

;

Cranker's Brewery

Where:

Big Rapids

About:

Due to open in March.

Website:

;

Elk Brewing Co.

Where: Grand Rapids

About: From a Grand Rapids Press story, "

Plans for a new microbrewery inside a vacant building along the Wealthy Street SE business corridor are fermenting. Elk Brewing Co., a venture lead by Eric Karns, of Grand Rapids, would occupy what had most recently been a barbecue restaurant at 700 Wealthy St. SE under a plan being presented to the Grand Rapids Planning Commission. ... Karns, a home brewer, will be joined in the venture by his wife, Lisa, and two other partners. A deal to purchase the building is contingent upon winning approval to operate the brewery inside. If all goes according to plan, Karns said he hopes to be open in 2012. 'I want to enjoy going to work and look forward to it and I love brewing beer,' Karns said."

Website:

None

Falling Down Beer Co.

Where:

Warren

About:

"We are a new microbrewery in SE Michigan. Scheduled to open in Spring 2012,"

according to its

.

Website:

Fifty-One North Brewing

Where:

Lake Orion

About:

From the Facebook page,

"Attention Beer Lovers, what you've been hearing is true! Lake Orion is about to have its very own microbrewery -- 51 North Brewing Company. We will be located at 51 North Broadway, hence the name. Mary and Don Gindhart lead a small group of beer-loving, business-minded individuals that share one purpose -- to create a microbrewery like no other. We will have an amazing lineup of hand-crafted beers, wines and meads, all made in-house. Along with this diverse group of drink selections, we will offer unique food pairings to complement these libations and provide high-quality entertainment and service. All these ingredients add up to a destination perfect for individuals, couples, families and friends."

Website:

Grand Rapids Brewing Co.

Where:

Downtown Grand Rapids

About:

From the

,

"Grand Rapids bar owner Mark Sellers has purchased the assets of the recently closed Grand Rapids Brewing Co. with plans to reboot the brand again."

It is expected to open inside the former Founders Brewing Co. location by spring, according to the Grand Rapids Press.

Website:

None

* Griffin Claw Brewing Co.

Where:

Birmingham

About:

According to a

,

"It took nearly three hours to make the decision, but a combination brewery, restaurant and beer garden will soon be moving into Birmingham's Rail District. After a public comment session in which dozens of residents and area business owners chimed in, commissioners unanimously agreed to approve the final site plan and special land-use permit for the Griffin Claw Brewing Co. at their Monday night meeting. The restaurant is looking to move into 563 and 575 S. Eton St., which is currently empty. However, the brewery ran up against formidable opposition during the months in which the issue traveled through the city's approval process. Residents were concerned with the potential for noise and traffic problems, as well as with the relatively close proximity of such a large establishment — nearly 12,000 square feet — to residential areas."

Website:

Harmony Brewing Co.

Where:

Grand Rapids

About:

From Faceboook,

"A neighborhood brew-pub for Eastown. A comfortable place where conversation is the primary entertainment. Offering home made ales, an assortment of Michigan wines, and select cocktails. Enjoy simple garden inspired foods, breads, and cheeses."

For more, read this

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