BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ
MARQUETTE, MI - One of our favorite breweries in Michigan - Kognisjon Bryggeri, located in the Upper Peninsula - is the brainchild of longtime friend Jay Clancey. We call him Mr. Fancy Jay Clancey, who we first met on our search for Michigan's Best New Brewery back in 2016.
His former Cognition Brewery in Ishpeming finished in the Top 10. But legal issues with a landlord and some time off from brewing led him to revamp and open Kognisjon Bryggeri, the Norwegian spelling of Cognition.
It was always his dream to open up in Marquette, and we were lucky enough to hang out with him in August of 2023 not long after he opened, and again in August of 2024 to record several epsiodes of our "Behind the Mitten" radio show.
One of the things we love about Jay and his team is their creativity, which you can find in their beers, and the newly minted Order of the Kog Mug Club. It may be one of the most unquique clubs in Michigan. Sure, you get the usual discounts, but check out the glassware!
He explains why they chose glass over a traditional mug:
"When designing the Order of the Kog glasses, we prioritized the most important element: the beer itself. We crafted a glass that elevates this entire sensory experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the complexity of each sip. To that end, beer is a multisensory experience, and the visual aspect plays a crucial role."
The glass is specifically designed to elevate that visual experience, showcasing the beer's color, clarity, and carbonation.
Check out these details of the mug:
A Beaded Rim: The bead inside the rim creates subtle turbulence to release more flavor and aroma as you drink.
A Tapered Top: The narrowing at the top helps retain hop aromas and sustains the head.
An Outward-Turned Lip: This delivers the beer to the front of the tongue, where malt sweetness is tasted.
An Etched Bottom: The etching inside the glass increases aroma and creates a constant release of bubbles.
Cost of the Mug Club is $65 for the year. Included perks:
Drinking from Order of the Kog while on premises
$1 off pint beers, all day, every day
$2 off pint beers on Mondays and Wednesdays
10% off 4-pack to-go cans and all merchandise
$1 off crowler and growler fills
Yearly Club Party
Special Beer Release Opportunities
Click the following link to sign up: https://submatic.io/store/10954/subscribe/20382
Kognisjon Bryggeri is located in the Third Street Marketplace, 1034 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI 49855, and just down the road from the campus of Northern Michigan University and the Superior Dome. Learn more at https://www.kognisjonbrewing.com/.
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