It's no secret that Michigan knows how to do craft beer.

There are hundreds of breweries in virtually all corners of the Great Lakes State, from powerhouses such as Bell's Brewery to rising stars such as Old Nation Brewing Co., from Upper Peninsula stalwarts such as Blackrocks Brewery to Detroit innovators such as Batch Brewing Co.

>>> JOIN THE REDDIT AMA HERE

Want to learn more about Michigan craft beer styles, bars, brewers, festivals — and the best beers to try? You're in the right place.

Robert Allen, an editor and Spirits of Detroit columnist for the Detroit Free Press, will host an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) on Reddit starting at 3 p.m. Thursday in the r/Michigan subreddit. Allen regularly writes about the craft beer industry and other aspects of metro Detroit culture and nightlife, and has tasted more than 1,000 craft beers over the years, mostly from Michigan.

You can read more of Allen's work here.

Directions:Join the Reddit AMA here and ask your questions. Robert Allen will sign on at 3 p.m. to begin answering them.

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