FERMENTING FUN
Michigan’s rapidly expanding brewery scene keeps corporate events “hoppin’.” BY KHRISTI ZIMMETH
FOUNDING FATHER BEN FRANKLIN may have reportedly said it best: “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” There’s no dispute that many people enjoy lifting a pint at the end of a long day and that microbreweries, breweries and brewpubs are growing across the state. In fact, Michigan ranks fifth in the nation, in part because of our
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four seasons, glacier-enhanced soil and nearby Great Lakes. There are currently more than 270 brewers in the state, with more being added almost daily, reports the Michigan Brewer’s Guild.
While beer fans may be well acquainted with the hundreds of breweries dotting the state, they may be less aware that they can also be the sites of extraordinary events. We’ve rounded up four that promise not only a perfect pour, but also a “hopping” place to host a meeting or party.
Frankenmuth Brewery America’s oldest microbrewery and Michigan’s original craft brewery, The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery dates back to 1862, proving that the area produces much more than just chicken. “People are drawn to us because of our name and beer knowledge,” says Banquet
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