Wintertime Pairing: Stout Beer

Wintertime Pairing: Stout Beer

Wintertime Pairing: Stout Beer By Gabriella Baldwin / Photography by Mike Ferdinande When the weather goes from warm to cool, to frigid, I’m reaching for a stiff bourbon or a silky stout. Thankfully we are in the magical land of fantastic craft  distilleries and...
Raise a Glass

Raise a Glass

Belle River Winery Committed to Autism Awareness By Tracey Moro It was about five years ago when Rob and Hannah Cowan started dabbling in wine making. Aft er years of going to wineries together the two mutually fell in love with visiting wineries. Once married the...
Brewers Get Creative With Sours

Brewers Get Creative With Sours

Brewers Get Creative With Sours By Mike Lerchenfeldt Sours are a popular, year round rotational tap option to frequently share with friends.   These amazing beers are unique, refreshingly tart and heavily fruit forward. “In addition to a cherry sour collaboration with...
Sommelier – Just Do It

Sommelier – Just Do It

How I took the plunge to become a Sommelier By Gabriella Baldwin Photography by Mike Ferdinande The earth is divided into two types of people – those who love wine and those who put A1 on a well-done steak. There is something about this magical juice that has...
Club Perks

Club Perks

Being in the Cool Group By Mike Lerchenfeldt/Photography by Mike Ferdinande Belonging to a club has long been something folks have strived for, like being with the “cool” group at school. In the brewing world, Mug Clubs have been popular throughout Michigan and across...