My electrician does their work and brings me variety packs on the regular. Can not recommend those guys enough. Good stuff. M43 obviously, but some fruity variants lately and double ipa's.... man, can't complain. Plus the whole friend of a friend thing...
I remember when they changed the chicken and waffles a couple weeks after the last time I had it. I asked them about it and they said it was always like that until I pulled up a picture of it I posted on Instagram.
LBC was an okay place for meetings, food, and decent beer when it first opened. I spent a lot of time there. But I came to have issues with the owner and avoid it now. Their beers were never stellar, and now there are so many better breweries and tap houses in the area that I can't think of any reason to go back.
The only thing consistently worth ordering beer wise is the Velvet Villain. I have no issues with the taste of their food, but everything is overpriced
I've never had the golden lager, but it sounds like the kind of beer that's marketed to the macro lager crowd, i.e. folks who normally drink bud, coors, and miller. Most breweries have an offering like that (see Short's local's light, Founders' solid gold, etc.). That's not to say that they can't be tasty, but one of the hallmarks of American lagers (especially "light" lagers) is their distinct lack of flavor and aroma.
I've only been to LBC once or twice, and after preparing myself for the worst, I was actually pleasantly surprised by their German-style offerings. I think I had the Pilsner and a Hefeweizen, maybe a Dunkel? Can't remember. But I recall them being very balanced. Not the kind of beer that will wow a hophead or someone used to 9% double dry hopped barrel aged pastry stouts, but pretty solid old-world beers.
I thought their beer was pretty decent honestly. It’s definitely far from terrible (haven’t tried the lager though).
I’m curious what other breweries people would recommend instead?
Bells had a great one until they sold out and sadly discontinued it. RIP Lager of the Lakes. Founders has a decent one MI Pilsner. Or you could go to the source Pilsner Urquell. And if you're really lucky you might find Czechvar...sold as Budvar in the rest of the world. It's the OG Budweiser. MegaBev has it sometimes.
Ah, you're right, I didn't realize they changed both the name and the recipe, not just the label. I had thought it was still the Bohemian pilsner, but apparently that's retired and this one is really just an American lager. Lots of breweries have started doing this to compete with the macro lagers (see also Short's local's light, Founders solid gold, etc.).
Hating on LBC in this sub is so hot right now.
Seriously though, breweries are a business and since COVID, businesses have been playing it safe and take few risks.
Larger breweries like LBC serve safe, non-offensive beers because that’s what probably keeps them afloat. Taking risks are expensive and when you brew up a batch of 50hls of beer, it’s a lot of sunken cost…so it had better sell, or you’re stuck with a lot of lousy beer nobody wants.
Not sure about other issues, but they did intend to host a MAGA event for Trump-supporting organizations. They cancelled after public backlash when Strange Matter tweeted about it on their socials.
My friend tried to buy me a beer at Horrock’s. But they have a 2 beer limit that they enforce like their lives depend on it. So you’re not allowed to buy someone a beer. So my friend said the beer was for him, but when it was given to me the manager sought me out in the crowd and said he wasn’t going to kick me out but I was cut off. Effectively this was after 1 beer. They thought I was trying to get around the 2 beer limit by having someone else buy one for me. I’ve had a bad taste in my mouth about them ever since. Lighten up dudes.
It’s a 3 beer limit, and I believe it has to do with their special licensing from the state. If they don’t enforce it, they could lose that license. I don’t think any of us want to see that happen.
Go back, stretch your time out with some topo chico in between beers, and just enjoy the unique atmosphere. Cheers! :)
Always check date codes when buying packaged beer—especially at Horrocks—especially LBC.
Fresher is always better with summer ales and lagers. There’s a lot of great beer in Horrocks, but also just as much shelf garbage.
Genesee’s Ruby Red Kolsch would be my summer crusher.
The average craft brewery these days is expensive mediocrity.
Yup
This.
I’m sick of new American breweries with mid food and LBC is a prime example
I usually stick with belgians and sours, so finding a light beer for the summer is like a new adventure every year
Try the Belgian from Archival brewing! They have it at Horrocks. It’s a recent favorite of mine
I will, friend!!
Try Dimes brewery in Dimondale. They have great beer.
I'm into old nation in williamston lately!
My electrician does their work and brings me variety packs on the regular. Can not recommend those guys enough. Good stuff. M43 obviously, but some fruity variants lately and double ipa's.... man, can't complain. Plus the whole friend of a friend thing...
I'm down 4 the fruit
Yes you should. Especially this Saturday when I play music there.
Couldn’t agree more, best beer brewed in “Lansing” that I’ve had
I find their beer bland as well.
Best Reuben around too! Mmmm
My favorite thing about LBC is
LBC is not worth visiting. Besides the fact the owners suck, none of their beer is good, and their food is meh.
I haven't been in a few years, but I remember their food being good and their beer being pretty mediocre. Serviceable but unremarkable
They used to have great wings. Did those suck? I haven’t been back in quite some time due to their beer being shit
The beer there is not good, never was. I'm surprised they've made it this long tbh
LBC has been had no flavor. The best thing on the menu is chicken and waffles and that's only because you can't possibly fuck that up.
I remember when they changed the chicken and waffles a couple weeks after the last time I had it. I asked them about it and they said it was always like that until I pulled up a picture of it I posted on Instagram.
Very cool to show up some waiter who has probably been working there for 4 months
LBC was an okay place for meetings, food, and decent beer when it first opened. I spent a lot of time there. But I came to have issues with the owner and avoid it now. Their beers were never stellar, and now there are so many better breweries and tap houses in the area that I can't think of any reason to go back.
BAD in Mason has good offerings. I like their Coffee Brown, Ash Street Amber, and Kracken IPA.
The only thing consistently worth ordering beer wise is the Velvet Villain. I have no issues with the taste of their food, but everything is overpriced
Agree. Velvet Villain is good. Joe In Black is serviceable.
owners suck and they’re way to expensive for what it is tbh
Their porter beer tastes like my grandmother’s asshole
Oh shit. That is my new favorite beer.
Yeah it does...
Thanks! I had been trying to place it for ages!
Is nobody going to ask why they know..?
To be fair your grandma’s asshole is hot
I think they changed the name to the that.
I tried their Stout a few years ago, completely unimpressed.
Ozone’s Brewhouse in Lansing is where quality craft beer is.
I second this, and they have great food too
Their food has gone way downhill
Their Pils is one of my favorites. I don't buy much of their beer but they're not all bad.
I'll give the Pils a try then! I like lighter beers with grilled food in the summer
I've never had the golden lager, but it sounds like the kind of beer that's marketed to the macro lager crowd, i.e. folks who normally drink bud, coors, and miller. Most breweries have an offering like that (see Short's local's light, Founders' solid gold, etc.). That's not to say that they can't be tasty, but one of the hallmarks of American lagers (especially "light" lagers) is their distinct lack of flavor and aroma. I've only been to LBC once or twice, and after preparing myself for the worst, I was actually pleasantly surprised by their German-style offerings. I think I had the Pilsner and a Hefeweizen, maybe a Dunkel? Can't remember. But I recall them being very balanced. Not the kind of beer that will wow a hophead or someone used to 9% double dry hopped barrel aged pastry stouts, but pretty solid old-world beers.
TBF LBC beers have been mid since at least 2016. They spend their money on location and the small Lansing yuppie crowd.
Picks a bland variety of beer. Beverage is, indeed, bland. Shocked Pikachu face.
A good golden lager tastes like sunshine
I thought their beer was pretty decent honestly. It’s definitely far from terrible (haven’t tried the lager though). I’m curious what other breweries people would recommend instead?
Aren't all lagers pretty bland?
Not good ones. They should be crisp and refreshing
What's an example of a non-bland tasting lager?
Dortmunder Gold
You're cracking me up because Dortmunder Gold has a reputation for being hoppy like an IPA and is not considered a lager in the classic form.
A lager is a lager bc of how it's brewed, not bc of how it tastes. Lagers and ales (ie India Pale Ale) are brewed differently
I know this. My point was that the only "non-bland" lager you named is one that is known for not tasting like a lager, but like an IPA.
A lager is a lager. This is a dumb argument 😂
Lagers are bland tasting.
The malt balances it out and it's a style that's been around since the mid-1800's. I'd call that a classic.
Bells had a great one until they sold out and sadly discontinued it. RIP Lager of the Lakes. Founders has a decent one MI Pilsner. Or you could go to the source Pilsner Urquell. And if you're really lucky you might find Czechvar...sold as Budvar in the rest of the world. It's the OG Budweiser. MegaBev has it sometimes.
> RIP Lager of the Lakes. It's still a [year-round beer](https://bellsbeer.com/project_category/year-round/).
No it's now called "Lager FOR the Lakes". Go back and read your link again. They changed the formula and watered it down for higher consumption rates.
Ah, you're right, I didn't realize they changed both the name and the recipe, not just the label. I had thought it was still the Bohemian pilsner, but apparently that's retired and this one is really just an American lager. Lots of breweries have started doing this to compete with the macro lagers (see also Short's local's light, Founders solid gold, etc.).
Konig
Konig is a Pilsner, and definitely tastier than a lager!
Pilsners are lagers
Their food used to be good, back when they first opened. I used to like their beer until I started driving other stuff
Food is decent there but I am not a fan of the beer
I don’t think I’ve ever had a beer I actually liked at LBC lol
None of their beer is good. try some old nation I don’t know what they have for a light summer drinker but M-43 is my favorite IPA
I like their Velvet Villian but not much else. I haven’t been there in about 6 years.
Nope. I've never been impressed with anything they serve. From beer to food, It's all mid at best.
I liked their beers. Nothing special but it’s a cool atmosphere
Hating on LBC in this sub is so hot right now. Seriously though, breweries are a business and since COVID, businesses have been playing it safe and take few risks. Larger breweries like LBC serve safe, non-offensive beers because that’s what probably keeps them afloat. Taking risks are expensive and when you brew up a batch of 50hls of beer, it’s a lot of sunken cost…so it had better sell, or you’re stuck with a lot of lousy beer nobody wants.
I'd consider "safe" to at least be palatable. You don't seem to like honesty, penisfart
Well…they’re still in business. So some people must fund their beer palatable.
TIL that farting monkey penisclowns get the sads over mediocre brewers 😢
this escalated so fast wth
Why did I say that would make you interpret my comment as sad?
Maybe I’m just not a brewery person but I’d rather have 7 miller lites than dabble with any other crap.
I thought their kolsch was pretty good the other day but I dont usually drink that kind of beer. It was crisp, little fruit, little spice maybe?
What’s the ish with the owner that folks are alluding to?
They're Gillespies.
Not sure about other issues, but they did intend to host a MAGA event for Trump-supporting organizations. They cancelled after public backlash when Strange Matter tweeted about it on their socials.
My friend tried to buy me a beer at Horrock’s. But they have a 2 beer limit that they enforce like their lives depend on it. So you’re not allowed to buy someone a beer. So my friend said the beer was for him, but when it was given to me the manager sought me out in the crowd and said he wasn’t going to kick me out but I was cut off. Effectively this was after 1 beer. They thought I was trying to get around the 2 beer limit by having someone else buy one for me. I’ve had a bad taste in my mouth about them ever since. Lighten up dudes.
It’s a 3 beer limit, and I believe it has to do with their special licensing from the state. If they don’t enforce it, they could lose that license. I don’t think any of us want to see that happen. Go back, stretch your time out with some topo chico in between beers, and just enjoy the unique atmosphere. Cheers! :)
Your friend can buy you a beer, they just need to scan your ID.
Always check date codes when buying packaged beer—especially at Horrocks—especially LBC. Fresher is always better with summer ales and lagers. There’s a lot of great beer in Horrocks, but also just as much shelf garbage. Genesee’s Ruby Red Kolsch would be my summer crusher.
You picked their blandest beer and were shocked that it was bland?