Celebrating Michigan's Craft Beverages
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About Drink Michigan
Michigan craft beverage landscape has exploded over the past decade as entrepreneurs open world-class taprooms, tasting rooms, craft cocktail bars, wineries, and cideries across the state. From downtown Detroit to Copper Harbor at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, you’ll find incredibly creative and passionate craft beverage professionals leading the charge of Michigan’s growing reputation as a world-class destination for craft beverages.
Drink Michigan’s enthusiast-level site is brought to you by editors with decades of combined experience covering alcohol production and packaged goods. Our team features world-renowned beer and award-winning, beverage-obsessed individuals who are trusted by Michigan beverage and culinary entrepreneurs. We pride ourselves on being accessible to industry information and trusted source for recreation and travel across Michigan. We’ve built the most ambitious directory in the state to connect consumers with the people and places making Michigan special.
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Breweries
Michigan is home to over 450 craft breweries, from small nano operations to world-renowned brewpubs and production facilities. The brewery craft scene brings a brew boom across the Great Lakes State with innovative styles and traditional recipes. Discover your next favorite taproom, from Detroit to Marquette, Kalamazoo to Traverse City, and everywhere in between.
450+
Licensed Breweries
Wineries
With over 150 wineries located throughout the state, Michigan is the nation’s fourth-largest wine producer. The unique microclimate created by the Great Lakes supports a wide variety of cold-weather grape varietals such as Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet Franc. From the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas to the shores of Lake Michigan and beyond, discover world-class wines in stunning settings.
150+
Licensed Wineries
Distilleries
Michigan’s craft spirits renaissance is here. With over 80 licensed distilleries creating everything from small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey to innovative gins and vodkas, the state has become a spirits destination. Visit tasting rooms to sample handcrafted spirits, learn about the distillation process, and find limited-release bottles. Whether you prefer a classic Old Fashioned or creative craft cocktails, Michigan distilleries deliver.
80+
Licensed Distilleries
Cider Houses & Meaderies
With over 75 cideries and meaderies across the state, Michigan showcases its agricultural heritage through fermented apple ciders and honey meads. From dry, tart ciders to sweet, dessert-style meads, the diversity of flavors reflects Michigan’s abundant orchards and apiaries. Visit production facilities, taste innovative flavors, and learn about the art of cider and mead making. Increasingly, small-scale cider and mead makers are capturing the essence of place through terroir-driven beverages that celebrate local ingredients and traditions.
75+
Licensed Cideries & Meaderies
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Support Michigan. One Sip at a Time.
Drink Michigan exists to celebrate and support the people and places behind Michigan’s craft beverage industry. From neighborhood taprooms to destination wineries, our goal is to make it easier for consumers to discover local businesses and for businesses to reach new audiences.