Originally constructed in 1862, the Frankenmuth Brewery stands as the oldest brewery in Michigan. Unfortunately in 1996 a tornado devastated the building, this disaster provided an opportunity to renovate and rebuild this historic site restoring it to its former glory. When it reopened in 2003 the brewery featured many elements of the existing building but now houses a four story restaurant & brewery as well as a separate 865 S.F. fermentation building. The renovation of the Frankenmuth Brewery helps revitalize this historic site for many years to come.