Makers & Shaker | Beer, Wine & Spirits

If you’re always on the hunt for local craft beer, artisan distilleries and boutique wineries, Greater Lansing is home to over 20 facilities that are open to the public for sipping, tasting and discovering your new favorite drink. Plot your path on the map on page 34 to get started. Cheers to you and Lansing’s best offerings!

Lansing Brewing Company

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BREWERIES

Lansing has 15 breweries, each with their own personality. Order a cold one in renovated churches like Brickhaven Brewing Company and Looking Glass Brewing Company or try Lansing Brewing Company’s signature Amber Cream Ale created from the original 100-year-old recipe.

Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery

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WINERIES

There’s nothing better than rounding up your best friends for a wine tasting weekend. At Burgdorf’s Winery you can sample in their tasting room, or enjoy a glass on the patio. Visiting in the winter? Enjoy your beverage in one of their heated igloos. Or pull up a seat at the bar at Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery Taproom, housed in a renovated 85-year-old fruit packing house serving fruit wines, perries and hard ciders.

American Fifth Spirits

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DISTILLERIES

Whether it’s a good rye whiskey, a zesty gin or smooth bourbon, Greater Lansing is home to multiple artisan distilleries. Within two blocks right in downtown Lansing you can find American Fifth Spirits and Michigrain Distillery. Or try Red Cedar Spirits in East Lansing, one of the oldest distilleries in Michigan with roots in scientific agriculture. Sanctuary Spirits in Grand Ledge also offers great aperitifs along with other inventive spirits. At any of these craft distilleries you can discover the perfect cocktail with a twist made with fresh fruits and herbs. Discover your favorite, then purchase a bottle or two to take home!