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Michigan Craft Beverage Council

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Michigan Craft Beverage Council

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The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) is a 10-member, governor-appointed board that is advisory to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Council facilitates research, promotion, and agricultural business development efforts, supporting connections that are vital to a unique supply chain. The spirit of collaboration drives Council activities, with the goal of unifying and uplifting Michigan’s craft beverage industry now and for the future.

For more information about the Michigan Craft Beverage Council, visit MichiganCraftBeverage.com

Map of locations of craft beverage producers in Michigan"
Map of locations of craft beverage producers in Michigan

Interactive Maps of the Michigan Craft Beverage Industry

Learn more about Michigan's craft beverage industry and the agricultural supply chain that makes it so great!


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Qualified Small Distiller Certificate

Are you a small distiller with questions about becoming a qualified small distiller per HB 4842, the legislation Governor Whitmer signed to help Michigan distilleries? Please enter your email here to be added to the qualified small distiller listserv and you’ll receive notifications as the process is announced.

Visit the Qualified Small Distiller Certificate webpage for more information.

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research Grants

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is a 10-member, governor-appointed board that is advisory to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Council represents a unified craft beverage industry and coordinates research, promotion, and agricultural business development efforts.

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research Grants

Upcoming Council Meetings

2024-2025 Michigan Craft Beverage Council Meeting Schedule

Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2024 Approved Minutes

July 17, 2024 Approved Minutes

March 5, 2024 Approved Minutes 

January 24, 2024 Approved Minutes

July 19, 2023 Approved Minutes

April 19, 2023 Approved Minutes

March 13, 2023 Approved Minutes

July 27, 2022 Approved Minutes

April 13, 2022 Approved Minutes

January 26, 2022 Approved Minutes

September 29, 2021 Approved Minutes

July 14, 2021 Approved Minutes

April 14, 2021 Approved Minutes

January 20, 2021 Approved Minutes

December 11, 2020 Approved Minutes

October 7, 2020 Approved Minutes

July 8, 2020 Approved Minutes

October 9, 2019 Approved Minutes

July 10, 2019 Approved Minutes

April 16, 2019 Approved Minutes

Industry Newsletter

Sign up for the Michigan Craft Beverage Council industry newsletter to receive timely resources, research updates, and other news for producers, growers, crafters, and related supply chain businesses. Please note that when you enter the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development subscription page, you will scroll all the way to the bottom of the list to find Michigan Craft Beverage Industry News. Thank you for your interest! Please direct questions to Jenelle at MDARD-CraftBev@Michigan.gov.

View recently published newsletters.

September 2024 - Research and education grants, spotted lanternfly detection, and more!

July 2024 - MI Beer Month, conference and events, Council meetings, and more!

May 2024 - Important grant opportunity, Qualified distiller application, Wine Month, Grain field day, and more!

April 2024 - Grape meeting, summer tasting events, quality analysis, and Dirt to Glass conference!

March 2024 - Summit recap, GLINTCAP registration, wine grape support, EGLE grants, and more!

February 2024 - Hotel Deadline is Today for Summit Discount! Also... Winery survey, EGLE grants, National Restaurant Show, and more!

January 2024 - Hotel Deadline is Today for Summit Discount! Also... Winery survey, EGLE grants, National Restaurant Show, and more!

December 2023 - News for Michigan's Craft Beverage Industry

November 2023 - Announcing a new conference for Michigan's craft beverage industry!

October 2023 - Highlighting grains, small business support, and news from around the industry

September 2023 - Spotlight on Hard Cider and Grant Opportunities

August 2023 - Important wastewater grant and other time-sensitive information!

August 2023 - Crop directory, Meijer business summit, wastewater study, and more!

June 2023 - Qualified Distiller application deadline, competition results, and more!

May 2023 - Craft beverage crop directory, Governor's Cup wine event, Dirt to Glass registration, and more!

April 2023 - Welcome MDARD Director Dr. Timothy Boring, Research Grant Announcements, and Upcoming Events!

February 2023 - Time-sensitive deadlines and events, grant information, and more!

January 2023 - New markets and educational opportunities for the New Year!