Rare Bird Brewpub

Tina Schuett is originally from Wisconsin and discovered her love for great beer while living in Germany. A friend taught her how to brew while she was studying Biology at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point and it became her favorite hobby. She brewed part time while she worked as a park ranger in California and New Zealand and while doing children’s health research. But before long, she gave into her love of brewing and beer, making it her full-time job. It was that career choice that eventually led her to Traverse City, MI.

Nate Crane is a Traverse City native son, born and raised here. He spent his days tromping around the area catching fish, chasing reptiles and watching birds. His infatuation with birds didn’t die down when he went off to school at Michigan State for his business degree. Nate returned home after college determined to make northern Michigan his permanent home. His birding status grew and he became a force in the birding community up here known as Bird Man to some. After a few years of working in the corporate world, he threw caution to the wind and began his quest to open his own brewery. He made a name for himself in Traverse City’s craft beer scene over the course of several years, but his dream really started looking like it might turn into a reality when he met Tina in the fall of 2011.