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Brewed in the Pines.
Poured in Hillsdale.

A small-batch, one-man brewery tucked behind Ethan's Donut Factory. Everything's brewed right here, on site.

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Cabin Beer LightUtah WheatSlash Pine Pale Ale“The” IPAEnglish AleStoutPorterSap Sauce Seltzer

Right now, behind the bar.

On Tap

  • Traditional Ale · 4.7%

    Cabin Beer Light

    Mellow hops, earthy, smooth finish with a little citrus. The all-day sipper.

  • Dark Ale

    Cabin Beer Dark

    The Light's cozier sibling, for cabin nights.

  • American Pale Wheat

    Utah Wheat

    Bright, easy, and a regular's favorite.

  • Wheat Beer

    Field Research

    Citrus, coriander, and lemon. Sunny-porch beer.

  • American Pale Ale

    Slash Pine Pale Ale

    Named for the trees. Piney, crisp, balanced.

  • American IPA

    “The” IPA

    Our best seller. Enough said.

  • English Brown Ale

    English Ale

    Toasty and malty, built for conversation.

  • American Stout

    Stout

    Roasty, dark, and smooth.

  • American Porter

    Porter

    Chocolate and toast, lighter on its feet than the stout.

  • Hard Seltzer

    Sap Sauce

    Crisp and clean, with a lavender version that's earned its own fan club. Mix it into a beer if you're feeling brave.

Taps rotate. Flights available. Ask Kevin what's pouring today.

One man. Three barrels. Big Pines.

A craft brewery, not a bar.

“Everything we brew is brewed on site.”

Kevin Robinson, owner and brewer

Kevin Robinson's family has been in Hillsdale County for at least three generations. Brewing started as a garage hobby that stuck. He spent six years as head brewer at 127 Brewing in Jackson before opening Big Pines in September 2024, in the old Trevathan's Sweep and Sew Shoppe on McCollum Street.

A quilt with the Big Pines logo hangs inside as a nod to that shop. The name comes from the pine-filled home he grew up in.

The brewery runs on a three-barrel system, and you can watch the stainless tanks from the bar. He sources as much as he can locally. Cushioned seats, a footrest on the bar, and a K.I.S.S. motto: keep it simple.

3

Barrel brewhouse

~80

Gallons a week

3rd

Generation Hillsdale County

6

Years head brewer at 127 Brewing

What folks are saying

Word around
the campfire

  • YelpJul 2026
    “We met Kevin the owner and he was very knowledgeable and informative about the beer.”
    Rena B.
  • YelpMar 2026
    “Best beers and service around.”
    Andrew B.
  • TripadvisorApr 2026
    “Best beer around and always a variety of styles.”
    Tripadvisor reviewer
  • Press
    “The local atmosphere is worth the trip alone.”
    Steve Siddall, Better on Draft
  • PressSep 2024
    “A nice, refreshing addition to our community.”
    Jenn Crist, in the Hillsdale Collegian
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Come on up the hill

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Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
3–8 PM
Friday
3–8 PM
Saturday
1–8 PM
Sunday
3–6 PM

Find us

89 McCollum St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242Just up the hill, behind Ethan's Donut Factory.

Good to know

  • Parking: public lot behind the building.
  • No kitchen. Bring your own food or have it delivered. Donuts from next door are encouraged.
  • Dogs welcome on the patio.
  • Patio seating out front when the weather plays nice.
  • Food trucks stop by now and then. Watch Facebook.
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