Michigan Crafted

14/10/2026

Michigan Craft Beverage Council will meet next on October 27th in Petoskey. Learn more about our council members at https://michigancraftbeverage.com/about.

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09/10/2026

It’s c***r season in Michigan! Enjoy the fall weather by visiting a c***ry, whether it’s right around the corner or a scenic drive away.

Find your next favorite hard c***r using the Michigan C***r Map: https://michiganc***rs.com/c***r-map/​

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24/09/2026

Harvest season is a wonderful time to visit w**e country. Plan your next trip to your Michigan w**eries using our interactive map: https://michigancraftbeverage.com/michigan-crafted/map



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16/09/2026

Interested in grant funding? Request for Proposals (RFP) are now open for the Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research and Education Grants! Learn more about funding opportunities and how to apply at https://go.mi.gov/v5z7y3282.

12/09/2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed September as Michigan Craft Distillery Month!​

As the proclamation states, “Michigan's craft spirit producers are a key component of our state’s agricultural processing industry and craft beverage sector, contributing more than $1 billion in total economic impact.”​

Take time this month to visit your local distiller and enjoy Michigan craft beverages!​

07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day to all those in our Michigan craft beverage community. Cheers to the long hours, late nights, and hard work put into creating our Michigan-grown crafts.



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01/04/2026

Dream job alert! A Michigan w**e industry hiring fair will take place at Lake Michigan College on Wednesday, April 8. Several southwest w**eries will be at the event, giving job seekers the ability to share their resume and meet with multiple businesses in one day!

https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2026-03/w**e-industry-hiring-fair-open-job-seekers-april-8-lake-michigan-college

13/03/2026

Great Lakes Malting Company, based in Traverse City, serves as an important link between Michigan farmers and craft beverage producers. With Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARDs support, the company’s growth is a great example of building in-state resilient supply chains.

Register for the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit to see Jeff from Great Lakes Malting Co. speaking on a panel about regenerative agriculture! (Link in comments).

11/03/2026

Joining colleagues at the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit in Muskegon? Make plans to visit and support local businesses, including Wonderland Distilling Co., Unruly Brewing Company, Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, Rake B**r Project, and Blue Lake Biergarden - a unique hopyard experience just a short drive north of town!

Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

04/03/2026

When customers search for a tasting room, check reviews or scroll social media, what do they see and does it make them want to visit your craft beverage establishment?

At the 2026 Michigan Craft Beverage Summit, Dave Serino of TwoSix Digital will unpack “What Customers Click Before They Sip,” sharing practical insights on how digital presence shapes real world traffic and sales.

There are only a few days left to register for the Summit. Save your seat today! Registration link in comments.

Join more than 300 Michigan craft beverage colleagues, suppliers, and retailers at the third annual Michigan Craft Beverage Summit. Here, Michigan w**eries, c***ries, distilleries, and breweries join forces to advance a well-connected industry into tomorrow's marketplace.