575 S. Eton St., Birmingham; 248-712-4050; griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

This man was born to brew. From the minute he started — on a stove, by the way — to 20 years later, when his Griffin Claw concoctions continue to win numerous awards, Dan Rogers has been committed to creating the best possible brews. He's been described as a "problem solver, scientist, chef, sage, and scholar" but ultimately, he's just a dude that makes some damn good beer.