Named after our dear friend, Linus, honoring his love for cats and for being one cool beer cat. Originally brewed for our 2 Year Anniversary collaboration, we hold Linus and our memories with him in the highest regards as he moves on to bigger and better adventures. Smooth maltiness with a hint of bitterness and clean finish.
Drinks
Our approach is simple: recreating historic and forgotten styles of beer from around the world tapping into ancient brewing processes, ingredients, and recipes. We want to stay true to the styles of brews our ancestors would have consumed, whether that be beer, cider, or mead, in an effort to preserve what history created.
BEER
BIERKATZE
- Vienna Lager
- 4.7% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
JUICE THE SPRUCE
- Spruce Tip Pale Ale
- 5.8% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Brewed with a healthy amount of local Spruce tips & Concolor (White Fur) along with Michigan-grown Chinook hops. Bright, acidic, and notes of fresh pine alongside a piney hop profile with mild bitterness.
Citizen’s Pils
- Czech Pilsner
- 3.9% ABV
- 19 oz/5 oz
First brewed in the mid 1840’s at Citizen’s Brewery (Měšťanský pivovar Plzeň) in the city of Plzeň, pilsners symbolized a turning point in Czech brewing taking a note from late 1700s German research. Novel at the time, the Czechs started utilizing cool fermenting yeasts and aging beer in caves, improving the beers’ clarity and shelf-life. Smooth, rounded bitterness with a touch of malt sweetness. Complex body, yet light and crushable.
Old Provision
- Oud Bruin
- 7.3% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Also known as Flemish Brown, the Oud Bruin (Old Brown) style was known in the 17th century as a ‘provision’ beer, barrel-aged to let the flavor develop over time. Slightly tart with the traditional maltiness of a brown and a smooth barrel-aged body.
NORTH SEA PALE
- Belgian Pale Ale
- 4.5% ABV
- 20 oz/5 oz
Inspired by their North Sea neighbors, the Belgians wanted to keep up with customer demand and brew a lighter ale similar to the popular English Pale. North Sea Pale was brewed with Belgian yeast and pale malts giving off the Belgian yeast esters you love with a low hop profile and mild malt character.
BLUE FOX
- Cream Ale
- 5.4% ABV
- 20 oz/5 oz
Named as an homage to our Head Brewer, Garret, Blue Fox was brewed with 6-row malt and flaked corn alongside liberty hops. Mild blueberry flavor, crisp, and slightly sweet.
GOSEANNA
- Gose
- 5.5% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Dating back to 1000 AD Germany, the Gose style was popular for centuries, brewed with water from the local Gose River using open fermentation to collect wild yeast. The style nearly went extinct due to the German Purity Law and bomb raids during WW2 on local gosenschenkes, or Gose taverns. Locals from the neighboring town of Leipzig reopened one of the gosenchenkes in 1986, reviving the style with modern modifications, coining the term “Goseanna” as a way to cheers the resurrected beer style. Fermented with lactose for a funky yet refreshingly acidic taste with a balance of lime, salt, and coriander.
SIDE SAMPLE
- Zwickelbier
- 4.7% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
The zwickelbier style gets its name from the side port on a fermenter used by brewers to pour samples of beer (aka Zwickelhahn). Originating in Austria’s oldest brewery, Brauerei Hofstetten, which dates back to 1229, zwickelbier was a post WW2 style brewed with hops protected by Austrian farmers from the Nazis who were seeking to wipe out non-German crops. Smooth, light bodied lager with balanced bitterness.
TAKE IT TO THE GRAVE
- Scottish Heather Ale
- 5.8% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
As the story goes, the recipe for Scottish Heather Ale was held by the Pict people. When they were all but wiped out, save for a father and son, the father vowed to take the recipe to the grave almost effectively erasing the style from history. However, remnants of an ancient vessel containing the ale were found and analyzed allowing the style to live on. Take It To The Grave is best slightly warm, giving notes of heather flower, caramel, and full malt character. On draft and in cans!
THE DUKE SAYS NEIN
- Kottbusser
- 6.6% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
The Duke of Bavaria was ultimately the reason for the Reinheitsgebot, otherwise known as the German Purity Law, effectively putting out of production brews such as the Kottbusser. Brewed with the traditional wheat, oats, honey, and molasses, The Duke Says Nein is a gold medal award-winning clean ale with Kölsch yeast. Light and refreshing. On draft and in cans!
CLOUD PIERCER
- New Zealand Pilsner
- 5.5% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Inspired by the Māori name for New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mt. Cook, this lager is brewed with New Zealand hops emitting tropical flavors and aromas. Crisp, clean, mild hop bitterness. On draft and in cans!
FRITZ’S FOLLY
- West Coast IPA
- 5.5% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Named after West Coast IPA’s creator Fritz Maytag, Fritz’s Folly is brewed and dry hopped with traditional Cascade hops for bittering and aroma with a medium-bodied malt profile. On draft and in cans!
MACLAY’S MILD
- Dark Mild
- 5.9% ABV
- 20 oz/5 oz
A Scottish table beer, this ale has an evolving past. First categorized as a pale, this roasted, malty beer is anything but. With a low hop bitterness and a slew of different malts, this ale will transition your tastebuds into cozy weather.
ÆGIR’S WREATH
- Sahti
- 5.9% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Finnish farmhouse ale made with fresh juniper berries. Zero hop additions alongside a clean grain bill of rye and barley malts, using double decoction brewing method. Light, easy drinking. World Beer Cup 2025 Silver Medalist for Historical Beer On draft and in cans!
SHORESY SCHWARZY
- Schwarzbier
- 4.7% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Give yer hops a tug. Paying homage to a Canadian hockey great, this Schwarzbier does the town of Letterkenny proud with a hat trick of dark roasted maltiness, low IBUs, and easy drinkability. Let’s get you a puppers.
KRÄNZ KÖLSCH
- Kölsch Style
- 5.3% ABV
- 10 oz/5 oz
Kränz (meaning wreath) references the picturesque tray of Kölsch-filled stange glasses served at brewhouses in Cologne, Germany. This light ale, nicely balanced with malts and hops, is a favorite here at Archival. Served in a traditional stange glass. On draft and in cans!
KETTLEENA SOUR
- Pineapple Catharina Sour
- 5.6% ABV
- 16 oz/5 oz
Born out of the growing Brazilian craft beer industry and the collab between craft and home brewers. Back with a pineapple twist, this summer’s batch of Kettleena is bright, juicy, and the perfect patio pour. Kettle soured overnight for a fruity and mildly sour body with a clean finish.
Looking to Purchase a Keg?
We offer keg sales for personal use! Whether it’s for a special event or just because, we’ve got you covered. To inquire about available options, pricing, and pickup details, contact Levi at levi@archivalbrewing.com.
Cider & WINE
TABLE RED
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Full Flavored Red Wine Blend with Smooth, Medium Body
RIESLING
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Semi Sweet Riesling with Tropical Aromas and Pink Grapefruit alongside Green Apple
BLUE STEEL
- Cider
- 12.5% ABV
- 12 oz/5 oz
Our newest limited cider fermented with brown sugar and golden raisins. Boozy with notes of molasses, raisins, and fig. Bright acidity, finishes dry.
Chardonnay
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Flavors of apple, pear and citrus followed by a crisp, clean finish
PINOT NOIR
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Bright Black Cherry and Raspberry, with Hints of Cedar
CABERNET FRANC
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Dark Cherry, Raspberry, and Peppercorn
SPARKLING WINE
- MI Wine
- Glass/Bottle
Dry Sparkling White with Notes of Refreshing Pineapple and Citrus
WILD INTERVENTION
- Spontaneously Fermented Cider
- 6.9% ABV
- 12 oz/5 oz
Made with spontaneous yeast captured right outside the brewery, this cider is a bit funky, mildly dry, and wildly (yet enjoyably) sour, made with local cider.
SPARKLING MEAD
BLOOD ORANGE VANILLA
- Mead
- 7.5% ABV
A delicious addition to our mead lineup. Slightly tart with bright citrus body and lingering vanilla smoothness, fermented with a base of Great Lakes Bee Co honey.
Blueberry Oak
- Mead
- 5% ABV
- 10 oz/5 oz
LEMON JUNIPER
- Mead
- 9.3% ABV
- 12 oz/5 oz
Norwegian Lemonade. Semi-sweet Nordic mead made with dried Meyer lemon, juniper berries, and Great Lakes Bee Co honey. Our version of a refreshing adult lemonade.
Cocktails
MIMOSA
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Sparkling Wine • Orange Juice • Orange Wheel
Lavender LEMONADE
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Gin • Lavender • Lemon Juice • Soda Water • Lemon Wheel
BLOODY MARY
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Vodka • Bloody Mary Mix • Bacon • Pickle • Contains Gluten
SANGRIA
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Red Wine • Silver Rum • Simple Syrup • Lime Juice • Orange Juice • Apples • Orange Wheels
MARGARITA
- Cocktail
Agave Spirit • House Triple Sec • Lime Juice • Lime Wheel • Salt Rim • Original, Pineapple, Blackberry, Blood Orange, or Peach
BEESWAX OLD FASHIONED
- Cocktail
Bourbon • Demerara Sugar • Orange Bitters • Archival Bitters • Bee Pollen • Aged in beeswax-lined bottles
Gin & Juice
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Gin • House Triple Sec • Grapefruit Juice • Orange Juice • Lime Wheel
PORCH SIPPER
- Cocktail
- Glass/Carafe
Bourbon • Housemade Sweet Tea • Lemon Wheel • Peach or Blackberry
PALOMA
- Cocktail
Agave Spirit • Grapefruit Juice • Simple Syrup • Soda Water • Lime Wheel
WHISKEY SMASH
- Cocktail
Bourbon • Simple Syrup • Lemon Wheel • Fresh Mint • Lemon Twist
VIETNAMESE COFFEE
- Cocktail
Rum • Coffee Liqueur • Cold Brew Coffee • Sweetened Condensed Milk
BLACKBERRY BUCK
- Cocktail
Bourbon • Blackberry Shrub • Lemon Juice • Ginger Beer • Fresh Blackberries & Mint
BLOOD ORANGE BEBBO
- Cocktail
Gin • Blood Orange • Lemon Juice • Dehydrated Orange
COCONUT MOJITO
- Cocktail
Silver Rum • Coconut Water • Lime Juice • Simple Syrup • Fresh Mint
Non-Alcoholic
CHOCOLATE MILK
LAVENDER LEMONADE
- Mocktail
Lavender • Lemon • Rosemary Tincture • Club Soda • Lemon Wheel • Rosemary Sprig
Porch Sipper
- Mocktail
Housemade Sweet Tea • Lemon • Peach or Blackberry
Paloma
- Mocktail
Grapefruit Juice • Simple Syrup • Soda Water • Lime Wheel
Margarita
- Mocktail
House Triple Sec • Lime Juice • Lime Wheel • Pineapple, Blackberry, Blood Orange, or Peach
Vietnamese Coffee
- Mocktail
Cold Brew Coffee • Sweetened Condensed Milk
Blackberry Buck
- Mocktail
Blackberry Balsamic Shrub • Lemon Juice • Ginger Beer • Fresh Blackberries & Mint
ORANGE JUICE
APPLE CIDER
Local Apple Cider
ROOTBEER FLOAT
Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Detroit City Soda Rootbeer or Orange Cream Soda
COFFEE
Fresh Brewed Quickwater Coffee
HOT TEA
Bigelow: Earl Grey, Citrus Chamomile, Dragon Well Green Tea, English Breakfast, Tropical Green Tea, Constant Comment
Detroit City Sodas
Cola, Diet Cola, Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime, Root Beer, Orange Cream, Grape, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice
CANS TO-GO
Take Archival home with you!
Order 16 oz Crowlers of anything on tap or 12 oz cans of select styles from your server or bartender!
Any 6-pack just $10!
Mix n’ match & straight up
Therese’s Green
Oktoberfest
Kettleena
Catharina Sour
Dead in the Lauter
Dark Mexican Lager
Kranz Kölsch
Kölsch-Style Ale
The Duke Says Nein
German Kottbusser
Ægir’s Wreath
Sahti
Cloud Piercer
New Zealand Pilsner
Take It To The Grave
Scottish Heather Ale
Fritz’s Folly
West Coast IPA
Harwood
English Porter
16oz Crowler
Anything on tap!
Strict Observance
Belgian Dubbel
Relax with a meal or a drink in any of our dining spaces including our newly built biergarten which offers pergola-covered seating, bar area, limited indoor seating space, fire pits, and yard games.