July 2024
The Michigan Brewers Guild has announced that July has once again been named MICHIGAN BEER MONTH, with a formal proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
“Governor Whitmer has been a longtime supporter of Michigan breweries, helping create a culture which celebrates uniqueness and adding to the fabric of society,” notes Scott Graham, executive director of the Michigan Brewers Guild. “She recognizes and actively praises the impact that locally brewed beer has on the state, from the more than $1.8 billion going back into the state’s economy, to the number of jobs – both direct and indirect – tied to our industry.”
Read the full press release.
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July 31, Benton Harbor
Join the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center for its annual Viticulture Field Day, taking place on Wednesday, July 31 in Benton Harbor, MI. The event begins at 9:00 am with speakers discussing the current research going on in Michigan viticulture, as well as tips and tricks and the newest tools and technology to help you successfully grow grapes.
New this year, the event features Enology Experience, just for the Michigan winemakers. This event takes place on August 1 with discussions about the state of the Michigan wine industry, followed by presentations on quality wine production and a tasting panel of Michigan winemakers.
Learn more and register.
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Dirt to Glass™ 2024 takes place Thursday and Friday, August 22-23 in Traverse City, Michigan in the Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park. This annual conference connects growers and producers from around the state and beyond, providing the most advanced practical information to support the Michigan grape and wine industry in understanding the critical relationship between better farming and world class wine. Each year, working with Michigan State University AgBioResearch and Extension, Dirt to Glass™ identifies relevant topics in that cycle and invites highly recognized scientists and speakers from around the world to present to the Michigan grape and wine industry.
Learn more and register for this conference.
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The Michigan Craft Beverage Council met on July 17 in Detroit to approve an annual budget and meeting schedule. All of the Council’s meetings are open to the public and the meeting schedule is posted online.
Consider joining the Michigan Craft Beverage Council at a future meeting!
You can explore Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Mammoth Owners Plot Massive Distilling Operation, Agritourism Hub For Former Pugsley Site
Grant to help Watermark Brewing Company expand beer garden
Michigan Wine Collaborative Partners with Travel Retailer Hudson to Launch MI Wine Bar & Book Store at GRR Airport
Behind the Scenes at the Award-Winning Journeyman Distillery
Wine-tasting sails return to Grand Traverse Bay aboard the Tall Ship Manitou
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