Certified beer judge, brewer and blogger, Noah Smith shares his story of the day he met Bastone Brewery’s Saison Noir.
Drink Michigan Craft Cocktail Contest
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about, cooking with, and drinking all the fantastic beer and wine made right here in Michigan over the last year. But that’s not…
Sweetness and Light: Algomah Acres Honey Farm Meadery Project
Help Beekeepers John and Melissa become owners of the first Meadery in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan!
It’s Okay To Be Weird
Remember that awkward phase when you were younger, when social guidelines hadn’t set in yet, when your parents or older siblings often told you to “stop being weird…”? Well I…
The Sweet Truth About Michigan Wine
Michigan wines are sweet. That perception has been earned over a long period of time, but today, that’s all it is: a perception. The reality is that today’s Michigan wines offer a diverse range of styles to suit any palate.
Pie Whole Beer – Right Brain Brewery
Right Brain Brewery is one my favorite new finds in Traverse City. The pub has a laid back, eccentric feel that makes you want to just kick back with a beer and…
Review: Royal Oak Brewery’s Northern Light Kolsch
My personal go-to lawnmower beer, the king of the style you’ve never heard of, is the Kolsch-style beer. Look no further than Royal Oak Brewery’s Northern Light.
BRUfest Ticket Giveaway!
BRUfest is just under 2 weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited to support this event. On Saturday, June 18, they’ll be serving burgers from Bagger Dave’s, wings from…
How You Can Enjoy Craft Beer & Great Food For a Good Cause
If you are a craft beer lover like me, there isn’t much that goes better with a great Michigan summer than beer and burgers. Naturally, an event like BRU on June 18 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market seemed like the perfect match.
New Summer Flavors for Hard Luck Candy Vodka
Spring has finally sprung in Michigan! Just in time for warmer temperatures, Hard Luck Candy Vodka has released two new awesome flavors – the tart, citrusy Lemon Drop and the…
Spotlight: Powers Distributing
Powers Distributing Co., a third-generation family owned beer distributor based in Orion Township, Michigan, is strongly committed to supporting Michigan’s craft beer industry.
Michigan Represents at WhiskyFest Chicago
A glance around the room at WhiskyFest Chicago would appear to be a lesson in the histories of Scotland, Canada, Ireland and Kentucky. A closer look would show a growing throng of passionate American whiskey-makers from elsewhere.
