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• Nov 17, 2022 - MICHIGAN WINE COLLABORATIVE INVITES EVERYONE TO “TASTE MICHIGAN”
  Traverse City, November 15, 2022 – Next time you’re thinking about enjoying a glass of wine, Michigan’s wine industry has a suggestion for you: “Taste Michigan....
• Nov 17, 2022 - Gov. Whitmer Proclaims November as ‘Michigan Craft Beverage Month’ as holiday seasons kicks off
  Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed November as Michigan Craft Beverage Month, recognizing Michigan’s robust craft beverage industry’s vital economic developme...
• Sep 7, 2022 - September Named “Michigan Craft Spirits Month”
  (GRAND RAPIDS, MICH) — The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is proud to announce September has once again been proclaimed “Michigan Craft Spirits Mo...
• Sep 1, 2022 - Michigan Craft Beverage Council Announces Applications Now Open for Qualified Small Distiller Program
  Application accepted until 5 p.m. on September 23, 2022
  LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced the opening of the application period for the new qualified small distiller program...
• Aug 15, 2022 - Best Winery Hotel (2022)
  Château Chantal named Best Winery Hotel
  Repeating a 2021 win, Chateau Chantal brings home the top spot again this year in the USA Today Best Winery Hotel-Readers’ Choice 2022 Award: https://www.10best...
• Aug 15, 2022 - 4th Generation Takes the Helm at St. Julian Winery
  Apollo Braganini II to become 6th family member to lead Michigan’s oldest, largest winery
  (PAW PAW, Mich) — Michigan’s largest and longest operating winery, St. Julian Winery & Distillery in Paw Paw, has reached another milestone as the fourth ge...
• Aug 15, 2022 - MICHIGAN DISTILLED Festival (Friday, September 23) to Celebrate Locally Distilled Craft Spirits & Cocktails
  (Michigan)—The Michigan Craft Distillers Association is excited to announce the return of its Michigan Distilled festival, featuring craft spirits and cocktails...
• Aug 15, 2022 - Michigan Brewers Guild Releases “Great Beer State” Documentary in Honor of 25th Anniversary
  (LANSING, Mich) – In honor of its 25 Anniversary, the Michigan Brewers Guild has announced the release of its Great Beer State Documentary which draws from more...
• Aug 15, 2022 - Michigan Distilleries Bring Home Awards from American Craft Spirits Association Annual Competition
  (WALLOON LAKE, MICH) — Four members of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) – Detroit City Distillery, Iron Fish Distillery, Long Road Distillers an...
• Jun 28, 2022 - Michigan Beer Month Highlights 25 Years of the Michigan Brewers Guild
  Summer Festival, Anniversary Grand Crew Ale, and Great Beer State Documentary Highlight Celebration
  (LANSING, Mich) – This year’s celebration of Michigan Beer Month promises to be the biggest and best yet, according to the Michigan Brewers Guild, which celebra...
• Jun 1, 2022 - MICHIGAN DISTILLED Festival (Friday, September 23) to Celebrate Locally Distilled Craft Spirits & Cocktails
  (Michigan)—The Michigan Craft Distillers Association is excited to announce the return of its Michigan Distilled festival, featuring craft spirits and cocktails...
• Feb 17, 2022 - Michigan Craft Beverage Council Announces 13 Recipients of 2022 Research Grants
  Grants support Michigan’s craft beer, hard cider, spirits, and wine industries
  LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) has announced 13 projects will receive funding through its 2022 research grant program. MCBC recomm...
• Jan 31, 2022 - Iron Fish Distillery Takes Home Multiple National Medals
  Best in State / Bourbon Whiskey Best in Design/Packaging Awards
  (Thompsonville, MI) December, 2021 – Iron Fish Distillery swept top honors at the American Craft Spirits Association national convention last month in Louisvill...
• Jan 31, 2022 - St. Julian Winery Awarded 14 Medals at 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  (PAW PAW, Mich) – St. Julian Winery was recently presented with 14 medals – including a “Best of Class” for its 2020 Traminette and a “Double Gold” for its 2020...
• Jan 20, 2022 - Over 70 Events Planned During Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week
  KALAMAZOO, MI - The annual Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off at the end of January with more than 70 events taking place between January 28th and February...