Beer and Bacon at Reo Town Pub

As the weather heats up, what's better than enjoying a refreshingly crisp beverage on a sun-filled patio?

Midtown’s Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery is preparing to celebrate its second anniversary this April, and as spring approaches, the brewery has refreshed its menu to provide new and unique offerings.

Nearly 5 years since the last release, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is proud to announce the return of Sobrehumano Palena`ole. This collaboration with Maui Brewing Company was originally released in the summer of 2012 and since then it has been one of the brewery’s most asked about beers. You’ve asked and we finally listened, Sobrehumano Palena`ole will be released nationally beginning February 6.

Jolly Pumpkin is heading across Lake Michigan to open a new restaurant and bar in Chicago. Jolly Pumpkin has announced it will be opening a location in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago, in 2017. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant will serve craft beers, distilled spirits, and wines available through the Northern United Brewing Company (NUBC) brand – including Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Peak Brewing Company, Nomad Cidery, Civilized Spirit and Bonafide Wines, as well as a full pub menu.

Jolly Pumpkin is heading across Lake Michigan to open a new restaurant and bar in Chicago. Jolly Pumpkin has announced it will be opening a location in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago, in 2017. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant will serve craft beers, distilled spirits, and wines available through the Northern United Brewing Company (NUBC) brand – including Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Peak Brewing Company, Nomad Cidery, Civilized Spirit and Bonafide Wines, as well as a full pub menu.

Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery is excited to welcome sour beer fans from across metro Detroit to its Midtown location for the release of limited-edition brew, No Ka `Oi. The new beer was released on Saturday, May 21.

It’s easy to be drawn to Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. One look at the elaborately-designed labels, and you’ll be curious to taste what’s in the bottle. A certain harmony exists between the barrel-aged, sour ales, and the art that represents it, according to those involved in the process.

Michigan-based Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales has teamed up with some of the world’s most noted gypsy brewers in two new collaboration beers have just been released in limited quantities nationwide, at just $15 per bottle (while supplies last).

Ron Jeffries is the president, co-founder and master brewer of Northern United Brewing Company’s Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, and a collaborator for North Peak Brewing Company. Jeffries began studying and experimenting with brewing in the early 90s, always with an eye towards opening his own brewery. With a special interest in rustic country ales, he launched his professional brewing career in 1995, and quickly became known as an innovative and respected member of Michigan’s emerging craft beer scene.