Unify Local.
Unify Michigan.

The Michigan Craft Beverage Community is like no other. The Mitten State is home to growers, producers and innovators who are constantly cultivating and supporting one another — creating a sense of place where we can grow the craft beverage scene together.

Read on to understand how we support a thriving craft beverage industry.

Supporting Michigan’s Makers.

Michigan Craft Beverage Council

Behind Michigan Crafted is the Michigan Craft Beverage Council — an 11-member, governor-appointed board that is advisory to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

The mission of the Michigan Craft Beverage Council is to advance a well-connected craft beverage industry through research, promotion, and agricultural business development, reinforcing Michigan as a world-class craft beverage destination.

See more on the goals, mission and strategic plan behind Michigan Crafted.

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council meets four times a year to support the progress of the industry, drive promotional efforts and approve research projects. Interested in learning more? Get information on upcoming and past meetings.

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Meet the Council.

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Kerry Krone

Co-Chair

Michigan Liquor Control Commission Business Manager

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Dr. Nikki Rothwell

Representing winemakers that primarily manufacture cider

Tandem Ciders

Term expires September 2027

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Mardonn Chua

Representing a distiller that manufactures more than 60,000 wines of spirits per year

Endless West

Term expires September 2028

Photo coming soon.

Representing large brewers

Staff:

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Jenelle Jagmin

Director

Michigan Crafted