Discover three new features we contributed to the Michigan Brew Trail Summer 2025 issue—spotlighting cider events, brewery collaborations, and Manchester’s beer revival.
Michigan Brew Trail Summer 2025
Brenda’s Brew Trail? Not Quite—But Close!
We’ve been lucky to share stories from Michigan’s thriving craft beverage scene through our freelance work with Michigan Brew Trail magazine. I’ve even joked with editor Ed Fritz that it might be time to rename it Brenda’s Brew Trail.
So you can imagine my excitement when the Summer 2025 issue landed on my porch and I found not one, but three of my articles inside. Here’s what’s on tap:
Pressed for Fun? This Fall, Michigan’s Got a Full Pour of Cider Events.
From orchard tastings to cider fests, this article highlights the many ways Michigan celebrates cider each fall. You’ll find a list of upcoming events, fun Michigan Apple Facts, and a sidebar on how to become a certified Pommelier.
Want to learn more about Michigan Cider? Check our podcast episode, “Exploring Michigan’s Cider Scene with Paula Englin.”
Brewing Together: The Heart of Collaboration
This feature focuses on the spirit of collaboration that fuels Michigan’s craft beer community. I spotlight:
- Midland Brewing’s community-driven releases
- Barrel + Beam’s story-rich saisons
- Hear.say Brewing + Theater’s theatrical and beer-fueled fusion
Thirsty for more? You can hear more from these brewers on our podcast interviews with:
- Evan Westervelt from Midland Brewing
- Tony DeRosa from Hear.say Brewing
- Kevin McKinney from Barrel + Beam
Back on Tap: Manchester’s First Brewery in 100 Years
What started as a simple brewery visit turned into a deeper search into Manchester’s forgotten brewing past. This story uncovers the town’s surprising beer history—and how the new brewery is tapping into those roots.
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