Disclosure: What You Need to Know

At Drink Michigan, transparency matters just as much as a good pour. Here’s everything you should know about how we operate, how we earn, and how we keep our content honest.

Free Samples & Event Invitations: Every so often, we’re lucky enough to receive complimentary bottles of beer, wine, or spirits, or to be invited to food and drink events as part of the media. When that happens, we taste, enjoy, and share our thoughts with you. Free doesn’t mean biased, we’ll always tell it like it is.

Affiliate Links: You may notice links to products or services throughout our site. Some of these are affiliate links, which means if you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Think of it as a way to support our mission of promoting Michigan’s craft beverage community.

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Sponsored & Featured Listings: Some business listings on our directory may be sponsored or featured placements. When that’s the case, they’ll be clearly identified. Our editorial opinions about any business are always independent of paid placement.

Honest Opinions: Whether we bought it, received it, or linked it, our opinions are 100% our own. We’ll never recommend something we don’t believe in, and we’ll never let a free sample, a commission, or an ad buy change what we say.

Responsible Enjoyment: This site is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Please drink responsibly and always follow the laws in your area.

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Effective Date: September 2025 | Last Updated: March 2026