The start of summer is a magical time of the year for craft beer enthusiasts, especially with events like the World Expo of Beer and Michigan Wine and Beer Fest. It’s a special couple of weeks where the weather isn’t too hot or too cold, delicious seasonal craft beers are becoming available in stores and your schedule is jam-packed with wonderful outdoor beer festivals. Basically, it’s like carnival season… For adults. This weekend, the weather is going to perfect and our Michigan beer will be flowing like a river at a few festivals.

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Drinking and brewing are activities that beer enthusiasts enjoy, but with the growing popularity of the industry, there are a few beer TV shows that explore topics for all levels of drinkers. So grab your favorite beer from our Michigan brewery and tune into one of these programs for news you can brews… Errr, we mean use. (more…)

Ahh… Mother’s Day. A time when moms earn their pay for doing the world’s hardest job by getting lots and lots of presents. However, getting mom a Tim Horton’s gift card for the 12th year in a row just won’t cut it this time. Check out our Mother’s Day gift guide for the Michigan beer-loving mom and give back to the lady in your life on this most special holiday. (more…)

With the recent explosion of popular craft brews offered in Michigan breweries, beverage enthusiasts are discovering that making a beer cellar is the next step in cultivating their interest. Serving the dual purpose of storing and aging brews, these cellars will enhance the flavors of beers like those offered here in our brewery. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making a beer cellar for your home.

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Sometimes after a night of imbibing in delicious Michigan beer, you need a bloody mary recipe that will pick you up off the floor and give you a boot in the behind. You know, “a bit of the dog that bit you?” A little “hair of the dog?” We’ve created a new beer bloody mary recipe that will make brunch better and the rest of your day a little brighter.

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When imbibing in a tasty Michigan beer, laughs always just seem to come easier. Whether joking around at a family gathering or out on the town with friends, there is something magical about beer that loosens everyone up. With that in mind, we are cranking up the laughs this Friday, May 3, for a special night full of comedy, beer and food. (more…)

Can you smell it? That’s the scent of spring in the air; fresh cut grass, a nice backyard fire and a steak on the grill. If you’ve been grilling since it was still snowing out and pining for a recipe to match your meat of choice, than we have a potato salad recipe for you that features our vibrant new lager, Twisted Helles. (more…)

While April’s dreary showers may last outlast May’s flowers, we have created a brand new lager, the Twisted Helles, to bring summer sunshine a few months early. Developed by our brewmaster Jeff Coon, this beer distinctly represents summer in Michigan. Whether out in the boat, taking in an outdoor concert or sitting around a campfire, Twisted Helles is the beer that will be by your side while you make new summer memories.

To introduce our new lager, we sat down with Jeff and let him explain everything about Twisted Helles. In the interview, Coon waxes about his first taste of suds, the ingredients behind the brew and his reasons why the Twisted Helles is the perfect summer beer. So… Are you ready? Summer and Twisted Helles are nearly here. (more…)

There is no doubt that Detroit holds a truly special place in music history. From The Stooges and The Miracles to new artists like Katie Grace and Ty Stone, the Detroit Music Awards aims to recognize our music community’s greatest contributions of the past year. This year our Michigan brewery is getting in the act of honoring the best and brightest by pouring our tastiest brews at the event. (more…)

If there is one thing craft beer connoisseurs love to do, it’s debate about their preference for American vs. European beers. Some Michigan breweries aim to continue the European legacy, while others are fighting against the reputation that new American beers are subpar. (more…)