Ann Arbor’s Mothfire Brewing Co. celebrating anniversary with Saturday bash

The Mothfire Brewing Co. taproom at 713 W. Ellsworth Ave. (Mothfire Brewing Co.)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Eat pizza, watch fire dancers and drink locally-made beer during Mothfire’s Saturday anniversary bash celebrating one year of business (and brewing) at its new taproom.

Located at 713 W. Ellsworth, the Ann Arbor-based brewing company moved into the 5,000-square-foot brewhouse and taproom in July 2023, expanding its influence in Tree Town.

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Called REVOLVE, the event will kick off at noon with the inaugural release of Motfire’s Revolve Imperial Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout and Gin Barrel-Aged Osborn Mist. Other surprise beer tappings are anticipated, along with live music by DJs Nitro and Myint, yard games, art projects, and fire dancers.

Visitors can get food Carrozza Pizza -- a food truck regularly seen in Mothfire’s parking lot -- Sweet Paws, Junk Jules and others.

“We’ve been simply blown away by the amazing support we’ve received over the past year, especially as we continue the metamorphosis of our brand and space. We’ve grown so much in this past year and are so excited for what’s ahead for Mothfire. We can’t wait to celebrate with our hard-working crew and everyone who has helped us get to this point as we REVOLVE into our second year of service.” says co-founder David Becker.

The brewing company was founded by Ann Arborites Alexis Jorgensen, David Becker and Noah Kaplan.

Learn about Mothfire Brewing Co. here.


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