by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 23, 2023 | Beer
We journeyed to Stormcloud Brewing in Frankfort, Michigan, for their 31 Planes Beer Release Party, and as you’d expect, it took us on quite a trip! We arrived at Stormcloud Brewing after driving through a slushy mess that shrouded our car in ice. We felt like... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Oct 3, 2022 | Beer, Travel
The Les Cheneaux Distillers is a Pure Michigan gem at the southeastern tip of the UP, making delicious beer, wine, and spirits. Invitation to visit Les Cheneaux Distillers We jumped on Larry and Cindy Lyons’ invitation to stay with them on Coryell Island.... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 24, 2022 | Beer
Hop Alliance in Omena, Michigan, maybe be small, but as they say, “our cones are big.” This 30-acre farm located at the tip Leelanau Penninsula is anything but small. Hop Alliance is Hopping We visited Hop Alliance in early August, days before the harvest... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 28, 2019 | Beer
The 2019 Michigan Winter Beer Festival token controversy washed away in a flood of beer on Saturday, February 23 when Michigan Beer Enthusiasts gathered in Grand Rapids to celebrate with their beer families. 2019 Michigan Winter Beer Festival I was... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 30, 2019 | Beer, Travel
Our chant, “Open, Open, Open” kept time with the sleet hitting the windshield while we waited in the car for the for Lake Ann Brewing Co to open. Our chant worked! Not only did the doors open but we got a very special treat. Lake Ann Brewing... 
