Upper Hand Brewery

06/11/2026

When it's hard to know what's real, you can rely on Upper Hand Brewery to generate something authentic. For every iconic U.P. moment, we're your authentic U.P. beer.

Friday, 6/12: The Make-Believe Spurs @ Upper Hand Brewery @ 6pm
Saturday, 6/13: Dellwood & Drew Peterson @ Upper Hand Brewery @ 6pm
Sunday, 6/14: Fermented Words Spring Tour w/ James Hamilton @ 2pm

Open today: 11a-9p
Happy Hour: 3-6p

06/09/2026

Remember those Scholastic Book Fairs from your childhood? Relive the excitement as an adult at our first ever Boozy Book Fair @ Upper Hand Brewery , a "for adults" book fair for the kid in all of us, on Saturday, June 27th at Upper Hand Brewery.

Featuring over 30 book and bookish vendors, food trucks, live music performances, and journaling/publishing workshops throughout the day, there's sure to be something for everyone. Grab a drink, sit in on a workshop, buy some books and bookish merchandise, and bask in the nostalgia of those elementary days. Check out the details on our website for more information.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Upper Hand Brewery 3525 Airport Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 A Short Story... A partnership formed by the collaboration of people who believe that reading is fundamental, who value learning through shared stories and human connection, and who know how to pair it all with awesome....

06/06/2026

🎉Sunday is Local Day: 25% off almost everything! Open 12- 6 pm! Gypsia is working the taproom all day!

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome Whiskey Ryan this Friday and Cosmic Exposure on Saturday. There is no Sunday music this week.
Don’t miss DeBacker Burger Trailer on Saturday 430-9!!! Cosmic Exposure & DeBacker Burger Trailer @ Upper Hand Brewery
Check weekly to see who is playing that weekend.

05/29/2026

Whitefish On Wheels pop-up Friday Fish Fry tonight at Upper Hand Brewery w/ music by Charlie Reager!

Whitefish On Wheels 2pm-Sold Out
Charlie Reager 6-9pm

05/24/2026

Open noon-6pm today. Double D plays in the Wedge 2-4pm. Every Sunday this summer we celebrate our local community by giving 25% off (almost) everything!

Keep this holiday weekend rolling at Upper Hand Brewery

05/23/2026

We’re open and ready for an amazing day! It may be cloudy and chilly, but our Tapsters’ warm faces and welcoming smiles are all the warmth you’ll need. Cheers to 10 years!

05/22/2026

NEW BEER ALERT!

Handy Shandy and Harvest Ale both on tap now!

Raspberry Lemon Shandy and our Black Cherry Wheat Ale made in collaboration with harvesthosts. Come relax in the sun and start the weekend the Upper Hand way. Open at 11am.