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What’s Brewing in Ypsilanti: a Visit to Cultivate

I recently decided to challenge the Ypsi top beer locations, because there’s been a significant change since it was last polled in 2015; the introduction of Cultivate. While Ypsilanti does…

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Grocery Stores & Taps in Ann Arbor

There are some pretty nice advantages to living in or near Ann Arbor. There’s no shortage of good restaurants, good bars and great breweries. Another trend that is starting up…

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Bell’s Brewery Celebrates 5th Year as Title Sponsor of Bell’s Bayview to Mackinac Yacht Race

Larry Bell was born and raised in Chicago, and while he still maintains a presence there (and is a diehard Cubs fan), he has an obvious sweet spot in his…

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Hit the road!

It’s officially summer, and that means it’s time for us to hit the road again! This summer, we’ll be spending our weekends getting to know all kinds of Michigan wine,…

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Bell’s Brewery recalls bottles of Mercury

COMSTOCK, Mich. – Today, Dec. 23, 2014, Bell’s Brewery, Inc. is issuing an automatic, voluntary recall on specific bottles of Mercury: The Winged Messenger which may contain a slight glass…

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Upper Hand Brewery celebrates grand opening, draught beer available in the U.P. beginning this week

ESCANABA, Mich. – Upper Hand Brewery, a division of Bell’s Brewery, Inc., celebrated a grand opening today just over a year after breaking ground in Escanaba. The 11,500 square foot…

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New Holland Brewing Co. Begins Distribution to Ontario, Canada (Press Release)

New Holland Brewing shares a great many things in common with our neighbors to the north – including the Great Lakes, an obsession with ice sports and a love of…

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New Holland Brewing Co. Breaks Ground on Westside Grand Rapids Brewpub, Microdistillery & Restaurant (Press Release)

New Holland Brewing Co., Michigan’s third largest brewery and first craft whiskey distiller, has just signed a lease with Rockford Construction and plans to launch a new brewpub, micro-distillery and…

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The TinMan Whiskey Lab

A couple of weeks ago, we told you all about our upcoming trip to take part in the New Holland TinMan Whiskey Lab. Well, the trip is complete, and we…

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We’re Off To See The Wizard

Tomorrow, we’re headed to New Holland Brewing Company to participate in the TinMan Whiskey Lab. The program, named after that rusted woodsman who wished for a heart in the Wizard of…

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Griffin Claw Brewing Co. Adds Spirits & Beer To Go [Press Release]

Griffin Claw Brewing Company, Birmingham’s newest taproom, biergarten, brewing and distributing facility, has officially added house made vodka and gin to its expanding drink menu. The 12,000-square-foot brewery is also…

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New Holland Launches New Craft Spirits Offerings with Spring 2014 Releases [Press Release]

This year, New Holland Artisan Spirits in Holland, Michigan is putting its Prohibition-era still to work, with the release of three new spirit offerings. The award-winning creator of craft beer andartisan…

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