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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... -
Nov 29, 2021 - St. Julian Winery Brings Home 16 Medals – including a Coveted “Jefferson Cup” – at Recent Competition
(PAW PAW, Mich) – St. Julian Winery – the longest operating winery in Michigan, celebrating 100 years in 2021 – has been awarded an esteemed “Jefferson Cup” for... -
Sep 28, 2021 - Chateau Chantal Hosts 21st Annual Harvest Festival This Saturday, Oct 2!
The Harvest Festival tradition continues at Chateau Chantal on Saturday, October 2nd from 12 noon to 4pm. All activities take place at Chateau Chantal, 12 miles... -
Sep 13, 2021 - Michigan Craft Beverage Council Now Accepting 2022 Research Grant Proposals
Proposals must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, October 25
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced today it is accepting 2022 research grant proposals with a maximum grant award of $4... -
Jun 30, 2021 - Raise a Commemorative Glass to Michigan Beer Month!
(LANSING, Mich.) — As part of this year’s “Michigan Beer Month” celebration, the Michigan Brewers Guild has announced that a one-of-a-kind commemorative pint gl... -
Jun 23, 2021 - The 2021 ‘Discover Michigan Farm Fun’ Directory Features Engaging Activities for all Ages on Farms across the State
The Michigan Agritourism Association just released its 2021 edition of Michigan’s Agricultural Tourism Directory, a popular guide for finding fun, hands-on acti... -
Jun 18, 2021 - Michigan Brewers Guild Announces Return of Beer Festivals
Tickets for Three August / September Festivals Go On Sale June 24
(LANSING, Mich.) — The Michigan Brewers Guild is excited to announce three upcoming beer festival dates after more than a year hiatus. Tickets for all three eve...