Grand Traverse Distillery makes a wide variety of specialty gin, vodka, rum and whiskey. “A lot of...

It’s the time of year that has Aurora Cellars looking forward to the coming growing season while the...

Just in the last few months, Soo Brewing Company in Sault Sainte Marie has been through some major c...

The warmer weather has Amoritas Vineyards in Leelanau County looking forward to some new wine releas...

Mackinaw Trail Winery in Petoskey just bottled a very special wine. For this week’s Brewvine, Whitne...

Even with all of the challenges COVID has presented, Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen in Boyne City has ma...

Dead Bear Brewing Company in Grayling has been able to make the necessary adjustments to keep their ...

COVID brought a lot of changes for Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City. Whitney Amann and photojour...

For nearly three months, Mackinaw Brewing Company in downtown Traverse City had to close up shop due...

45 North Vineyard and Winery in Leelanau County is getting ready to safely open their tasting room t...

When you come to St. Ambrose Cellars in Benzie County, you can take your pick of wine mead or beer f...

Lockdowns, restrictions and limited capacities have made the past year difficult for businesses to s...

2020’s ever-changing COVID-19 regulations had Workshop Brewing Company checking their business model...

  St. Ambrose Cellars in Benzie County is a destination known for its unique and delicious meads, bu...

For this week’s Brewvine, Whitney Amann and photojournalist Jeremy Erickson take you to Four Leaf Br...

For this week’s Brewvine, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with some wine and spirits at Bonobo...

As Northern Michigan works its way toward winter, Two K Farms in Leelanau County has a couple ways t...

“So we’re really excited about our dry rose and we have an unoaked chardonnay as well our 2018,” sai...

Traverse City Beer Week begins on November 13th and North Peak Brewing Company is busy brewing up so...

On November 1st, MiddleCoast Brewing Company in Traverse City is releasing three new winter beverage...

“They love the schoolhouse and its history in itself but we definitely see a lot of people who have ...

From décor to desserts and drinks — pumpkins are everywhere. In this week’s Brewvine, Whitney Amann ...

For Verterra Winery in Leelanau County, fall means more than just pretty trees and cooler weather. I...

For years, the crew over at Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City have been crafting more than just the...

It may not feel like fall right now but at Resort Pike Cidery and Winery, you can at least experienc...

COVID-19 has changed the way the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula have to operate. In this week’s B...

This year has been all about adapting for Soul Squeeze Cellars in Lake Leelanau. In this week’s Brew...

Grand Traverse Distillery is rolling out the barrel for their customers. In this week’s Brewvine, we...

For this week’s Brewvine, we are celebrating with some sparkle and plenty of space. Brys Estate on O...

Hard seltzers have been growing in popularity over the past couple years, which has local brewers ex...

“Fresh from the family tree” is the slogan at Townline Ciderworks in Williamsburg. This weekend you ...

Bowers Harbor Vineyards has been making wine on Old Mission Peninsula for the past 30 years. This ye...

The brewers at Stormcloud Brewing Company in Frankfort are constantly honing their craft and trying ...

This week’s Brewvine takes us up to Leelanau County where Good Harbor Vineyards is offering tastings...

“These are the best drinks for summertime in the heat, especially in this 90 degree weather we’ve be...

We are heading to the Leelanau Peninsula for this week’s Brewvine, where Bel Lago is showcasing new ...

The arrival of the first full day of spring has the brewers at Right Brain Brewery switching from he...

Coronavirus, canceled events, Friday the 13th; Northern Michigan seems to be experiencing some bad l...

It’s the superstar of Northern Michigan’s wine region and Chateau Grand Traverse specializes in it. ...

While the winter months may seem quiet for the wineries in Leelanau County, there is always somethin...

Longer days and peeks of sunshine have the brewers at Clam Lake Beer Company in Cadillac thinking sp...

For 23 years, Mackinaw Brewing Company in downtown Traverse City has been filling steins and pint gl...

March 21st may still be over a month away but the brewers at Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery in Pe...

In this week’s Brewvine, we take you to Rare Bird Brewing in Traverse City where creativity mixed wi...

2019 was a busy but fruitful year at Amoritas Vineyards in Leelanau County. The young winery entered...

Some interesting brews are coming out of the kettle at Dead Bear Brewing Company in Grayling and the...

The first full week of classes after winter break can be a big adjustment for students and their tea...

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, a lot of people will be celebrating with a glass of cham...

“There’s a good concentration of wineries up here but not really cideries, so we decided let’s bring...

They say good things come in pairs but at Soo Brewing Company in Sault Ste. Marie, they know that th...

If you’re looking for a great wine to go with your Thanksgiving meal, Bonobo Winery on Old Mission P...

Starting Monday, some restaurants in downtown Sault Ste. Marie will be offering great deals on great...

With the holiday season right around the corner, the distillers at Grand Traverse Distillery in Trav...

It’s the most wine-derful time of the year at Aurora Cellars in Leelanau County because grape harves...

It’s out with the old and in with the “brew” at North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City. Next mo...

In Leelanau County, it’s not just the color of the leaves that are changing. The colors in the tasti...

Nature. Community. Craft. It’s what the Workshop Brewing Company in Traverse City is all about. Whit...

The Altonen family in Williamsburg has been in the apple growing industry for decades but just in th...

  “Sometimes you’re just in the mood for having wine or you’re just in the mood for having beer but ...

After another beautiful and busy summer and the recent release of their 2018 rose, it’s an exciting ...

Benzie County was buzzing with excitement this past weekend as St. Ambrose Cellars in Beulah celebra...

It’s a unique time of year for breweries in Northern Michigan. Summer isn’t quite over but fall is a...

Bowers Harbor Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula has been growing grapes and making wine since 1991,...

From tourists to townies, the owners of Soul Squeeze Cellars were once visitors with a dream of life...

Per its name, Right Brain is well-known for its commitment to creativity in crafting a unique and wi...

The craft brew scene in Northern Michigan is only getting better. As the saying goes, necessity is t...

The Traverse Wine Coast is well-known for its array of wines, which encapsulate the best qualities o...

On the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula, you’ll find Bel Lago Vineyards and Winery. Not only does this s...

Along M-119 in Petoskey, you’ll find the historic Petoskey Brewing Company. It’s a popular place for...

Excitement for a new growing season is budding while new vintages and finds are rolling into the tas...

It started with a dream. Four years later, Hop Lot Brewing Company is an ever-changing reality: a pl...

Mackinaw Trail is well-known for its variety of drink options and recently, really amping up their g...

Its springtime and the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula are waking up more and more with each passi...

All along the Traverse Wine coast, wineries are working feverishly to fill the shelves with the frui...

Tina Schuett and her crew brew up some unique and tasty suds that speak to popular new styles and ol...

Out on Old Mission Peninsula, you’ll find a lot of history and of course, no shortage of beautiful p...

When it comes to craft distillation, Grand Traverse Distillery really knows its stuff! Filling bottl...

At Dead Bear Brewing Company in Grayling, they like to work hard to create unique brews and some of ...

We get a peek at a unique addition to the wine industry in Michigan: the state’s very first mobile w...

The hard cider market has been growing for years. Many places like to offer a variety of flavors, bu...

Good Harbor Vineyards in Lake Leelanau has been cultivating grapes and producing wines since 1980. D...

Mackinaw Brewing Company in downtown Traverse City is a place where many gather for great food and d...

As the craft beer industry booms and styles and recipes vary, the staple ingredients themselves can ...

Out on Old Mission Peninsula, you’ll find the Jolly Pumpkin. They’re well-known for their craft brew...

It’s no secret Traverse City loves its beer! Monkey Fist Brewing Company is a fitting example of tha...

Aurora Cellars in Lake Leelanau is a beautiful place to visit year-round, with a wide array of offer...

On Old Mission Peninsula, Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, Brys Estate Winery, Bowers Harbor Vineyards and TC ...

1668 Winery & Lockside Brewery in Sault Ste. Marie is a blend of two different worlds: craft beer an...

A well-known hub in the Sault Ste. Marie community, Soo Brewing Company is the perfect place to unwi...

Riesling, a popular varietal on the Traverse Wine Coast, boasts a wide variety of flavors in and of ...

Barrel aging is a process that’s been employed for thousands of years to enrich the flavor of everyt...

Beer and nonprofits, you might not think it a classic pairing but it’s a drink that throughout the y...

Beer and pizza is a classic pairing, but in this week’s BrewVine the duo gets a fancy twist! A Brut ...

For the Traverse City wine coast, it’s the time of year for discovering flavors and unique new blend...

Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City is well known for its array of beers, colorful combos and equal...

Many of Michigan’s craft breweries distribute around the state. For this week’s BrewVine we’re getti...

The late harvest varietals have gone from the fields and entered the next phase of their lives up an...

The honey harvest is wrapping up, which means its a busy time for those who rely on the liquid gold,...

As the leaves fall and things change pace with the season, a lot of wineries and breweries turn from...

In Michigan’s craft beer industry, a lot of work goes into each and every recipe. As those recipes a...

Hop Lot Brewing loves to embrace all of the seasons and you can enjoy one of their seasonal brews ou...

When you drive out on the Leelanau Peninsula you are greeted with stunning views of the hills and la...

It’s an important time of year in the vines around northern Michigan, and a fun time to visit for a ...

The process of harvesting grapes has begun at vineyards across Northern Michigan, and in a couple ye...

We’re spending National Beer Lover’s Day at Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City. For tonight’s BrewVi...

Taking a tour through the vines of our local wine region is a beautiful experience. And at Brys Esta...

On the South side of Traverse City, you’ll find Grand Traverse Distillery’s first home, its producti...

In Petoskey, down a road of beautiful rolling hills and farmland, you’ll find Resort Pike Cidery and...

On the Old Mission Peninsula lies a centennial farm called Kroupa Farms, owned by the same people wh...

There are so many different styles of beers that it can be hard to keep track of the different varie...

North Peak Brewing in Traverse City is housed in a building with a lot of history. It was once a can...

In the heart of Old Mission Peninsula, Bowers Harbor cultivates its vines and as summer carries on, ...

Good Harbor Vineyards on the Leelanau Peninsula has been serving up the fruits of its labor for many...

Aurora Cellars is nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula, surrounded by beautiful vines with...

The opportunity to enjoy its sprawling vineyards, splayed over rolling hills and the wide variety of...

Monkey Fist Brewing Company is a local craft beer hot spot, tucked into the State Street Marketplace...

This year, Sault Ste. Marie celebrates its 350th anniversary. If you’re looking to join in on the fe...

Jolly Pumpkin is well-known for its sour ales and for being the first sour exclusive brewery in the ...

The Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas are amazing places to experience wineries, rolling hills and...

With the saying ‘From Logging to Lager’ as its guiding perspective, Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen in Bo...

Soo Brewing Company has always had India Pale Ales on tap, but after looking closely at demand, they...

45 North Vineyard and Winery out on the Leelanau Peninsula is a great place to visit for vino, witho...

Workshop Brewing Company in the heart of TC’s storied Warehouse District, is a fun place to visit fo...

Heading to the Old Town Shopping District of Traverse City, you’ll notice a clear, laid back vibe. T...

The world of craft beer can be intimidating if you’re a bit of a novice. Trying out all of the diffe...

Mackinaw Brewing Company in Traverse City was originally designed as an English ale house. For many ...

Right Brain Brewery makes it a point to keep its beers curious and try out creative concoctions to c...

While it’s true wineries have settled in while waiting for their product to ferment to perfection, i...

Clare is historically known as a small Irish community and they celebrate that heritage all througho...

Northern Michigan is well-known for its vineyards and wineries, where you can taste the bounty of th...

If you ever pick up a bottle of wine and see it is labeled as estate grown, it means all of the grap...

St. Ambrose Cellars Meadery and Winery in Beulah is well-known for its mead, wine and cider, but rec...

Hop Lot Brewing Company has always encouraged an enjoyment of the outdoors in its beer garden. Havin...

Bonobo Winery is a fantastic place to visit with a beautiful tasting room that invites you to cozy-u...

Petoskey Brewing Company’s name has been around a long time — since 1898, when its now iconic buildi...

When things get cold outside, Northern Michigan wineries start to pull out some of their more creati...

Sunday’s a good time for new adventures with old friends. What better way to do so than with a snows...

As Northern Michigan settles in for the cold winter months, the atmosphere at many of our breweries ...

Taking a trip out to the many wonderful wineries we have in our local area is a true treat, but some...

IPA’s (India Pale Ale) are a huge corner of the craft beer industry. One Traverse City Brewery has t...

Monkey Fist Brewing Co. in Traverse City is the relatively new kid on the brewery block, but they’re...

Craft beer and barbecue made with a whole lot of heart — a great combination and one you’ll find in ...

This time of year the feel of downtown Traverse City begins to change gears, as do some of the local...

This time of year means harvesting for a lot of people, especially wineries. Tonight’s BrewVine take...

This week in BrewVine, we tour Mackinaw Brewing Company, a local favorite celebrating 20 years of cr...

Winter’s a great time to explore many of our great local breweries and wineries free from the summer...

A signature drink at your holiday function may be a fun way to add flair to a celebration. 

Tuesday has become a new favorite at Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, thanks to a catchy deal. ...

Grayling is home to Paddle Hard Brewing and one of the things that draws people to this spot is its ...

Love Workshop Brewing Company in Traverse City?

Looking for an adventure? At 45 North Winery they’ve got you covered this winter season with miles o...

Wine and chocolate. It’s a classic pair this time of year as we look toward the valentine’s holiday....

Verterra Winery in Leland is excited for Spring. That’s when its new wines and blends will be releas...

Bingo is back and it’s bringing a lot of people out to a Suttons Bay favorite each week. 

In the summer Rare Bird in Traverse City started randomly selecting a new tap each month that would ...

Mackinaw Trail Winery in Petoskey is known for its warm, family friendly atmosphere and plentiful op...

Winter is one of the best times to visit our local wineries. 

Bonobo Winery is encouraging people to give back this holiday season.

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery recently was named one of the 20 Most Admired Tasting Rooms in North A...

When the weather turns colder and all the grapes have been picked, its busy season for the productio...

Petoskey Brewing’s seasonal ale, Super Trooper, is already one of their most popular beers. 

The late autumn brings up smells of leaves, cold mornings and cinnamon and spice in the kitchen. 

Bowers Harbor Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula is known for their love of dogs. 

Each year in Traverse City a friendly beer competition among local brewers takes place. 

Beer and BBQ is a classic pair, and at one spot in Big Rapids they are creating both in delicious sm...

Apples are a popular crop in Northern Michigan, and at Chateau de Leelanau a one year experiment mak...

Fall color often brings the largest crowds of the year to our local tasting rooms. 

This is the time of year beekeepers, mead makers and those who love good honey are anxious to see wh...

It’s an annual event that is family friendly. 

This time of year in Northern Michigan it’s not uncommon to see nets draped over the rows of vines a...

A favorite spot for many in Sault Ste. Marie is Soo Brewing Company, where locals and visitors meet ...

Hop on board this holiday weekend for a safe and VIP way of getting around the area for a wine tasti...

Willow Vineyards near Suttons Bay is one of the five original wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula. 

With new fortified wines available beginning Friday, the weekend is going to be a busy one at Brengm...

Brewvine: Mackinaw Brewing Co. Mackinaw Brewing Company on Front Street in Traverse City has been wi...

Dinner In The Vines is a new addition to a full menu at 45 North Winery, just outside of Suttons Bay...

Suttons Bay is always bustling in the summertime, but one place in town is bustling year round, no m...

Red brick on the outside, and comfortable and cool lounging inside. 

Verterra Winery is already known for their award winning wines and lovely tasting room, but soon the...

Grayling is known for the Au Sable River and the recreation, fishing and canoe marathon that happens...

With summer officially here, it’s important to find the perfect spot for drinking and dining outdoor...

Chateau de Leelanau aims to take the ego out of wine tasting. 

Bonobo Winery on Old Mission Peninsula has quickly become one of the most popular wineries in the re...

The Workshop Brewing Company in Traverse City didn’t set out to be one of the most popular places in...

Chateau Fontaine on the Leelanau Peninsula is known for their charming tasting room and award winnin...

People continue to butt heads over the death of a 17-year-old gorilla from the Cincinnati Zoo.

Black Star Farms continually works to improve their guest experience. 

St. Ambrose Cellars is known around the country for their award winning meads.

Over the winter, Northport Brewing was named champion of the Michigan Civil Beer War. 

Perched high on top of Old Mission Peninsula, Hawthorne Vineyards is a boutique winery with million ...

Petoskey Brewing has long been a popular spot for a delicious craft beer. 

Spring at our local wineries means new growth in the field, but often times can mean new wines on th...

Bel Lago Winery on the Leelanau Peninsula is a favorite for many who visit our area each year. 

Chateau Grand Traverse has been making award winning wines on Old Mission Peninsula for more than 40...

Four Leaf Brewing in Clare is relatively new to town, but already has a devoted following. 

L. Mawby’s award winning sparkling wines are known around the country. 

Stormcloud Brewing Company in Frankfort is known for their Belgium inspired ales and amazing outdoor...

When the calendar turns to March across Northern Michigan, it’s time for winemakers to start filteri...

Every Sunday, Right Brain Brewery is a busy place for fans of this award-winning craft beer destinat...

Bowers Harbor Vineyards prides itself on being a friendly, fun and welcoming place to learn about ou...

North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City has been providing beer, food and fun for the people of ...

On a chilly winter weekend staying at a B&B can be a romantic and fun way to have a ‘staycation.’ 

Mackinaw Trail Brewing Company is a small but might operation.

Sault Ste. Marie is Michigan’s oldest city and was founded in 1668. 

The brewing company in Sault Ste. Marie is known for quality beer and its laid-back, environment-fri...

Dead Bear Brewing Co. in Grayling is gearing up for a busy weekend. 

St. Ambrose Cellars in Beulah opened a brand new tasting room this summer and business is booming.  ...

Brengman Brothers in Traverse City started growing grapes in 2003. Years later they opened their tas...

Clam Lake Beer Company in downtown Cadillac has become a favorite for many in its short time open.

The Filling Station Microbrewery in Traverse City is known for a classic combination, beer and pizza...

The Ridge Microbrewery and Restaurant in Peshawbestown is a brand new addition to the craft beer sce...

Verterra Winery in downtown Leland is passionate about bringing the wine to the people.

Workshop Brewing Company in Traverse City has a simple motto: Nature. Community. Craft.

Mackinaw Brewing Company in Traverse City has been a mainstay on Front Street for nearly 20 years.

45 North Vineyard & Winery is a family-run operation full of love.

Chateau Grand Traverse provides spectacular views anytime of the year.

Bravo Zulu Brewing is known for good beer, good people and honoring the men and women who serve this...

Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City is known around the Midwest for their unique brews.Using less-t...

Black Star Farms is so much more than just a tasting room.

L Mawby Vineyards in Suttons Bay firmly believes bubbles don’t have to be for a special occasion.

Grayling is known for their outdoor recreation and the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon.

Jolly Pumpkin’s property on Old Mission Peninsula is known for its stunning views.

Hop Lot in Suttons Bay has delicious brews, but one unexpected thing they’ve become known for? Their...

One of the area’s newest wineries is quickly becoming known for delicious vino and stellar design.

Peninsula Cellars is known for their great wine and unique tasting room.

Petoskey Brewing has been growing faster than ever imagined when they opened just two years ago.

Northport Brewing only opened last year, but already it’s a popular spot for the locals.

Woofstock, the annual fundraiser for the Charlevoix Area Humane Society, will take over the grounds ...

Motovino Cellars in Northport is known for delicious wine and their love of fast cars and motorcycle...

Brys Estate is passionate about 100% estate grown wines, family, and celebrating the beauty of North...

Brewery Ferment is known around town for its laid-back vibe and delicious beer.

Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City is known for its unique beer and awesome atmosphere.

Bowers Harbor is best know for two things, Pinot Grigio dogs. Their dog friendly atmosphere and pro...