Florian East Lagers & Ales

"Just in time for the raucous Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, microbrewery Florian East opened in September 2024. Owned and operated by five longtime friends, Florian East leans into its multicultural setting and ownership, with signage in six languages and locally crafted benches, bar back, and tap handles. It’s fast becoming a hub for community gatherings from the Hamtramck Queer Alliance meetups to seed swaps and book clubs. Open every day, the brewery serves ales, lagers, and porters made in-house." - Mickey Lyons

"Florian East, Hamtramck's first microbrewery, is set to open on August 29, coinciding with the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. Located at 9530 Jos Campau, the brewery occupies a former shoe store. The team behind it, representing southeast Michigan's Iraqi American, Chinese American, and Black communities, aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. The brewery features a range of rotating drafts, hand pulls, and Cosmcks, alongside nonalcoholic options. It has a 1,500-square-foot space seating 94 guests, with rose motifs and large windows creating a warm atmosphere. Florian East also hosts Premier League football screenings and local pop-ups. They collaborate with Urbanrest Brewing, Watermark Brewing, and Batch Brewing Company." - Courtney Burk