Award Winning Flavor

Michigan craft beverages are always grabbing headlines with outstanding recognition at regional, national, and international competitions. Here are just some of the latest results and headlines featuring some of the stars of our industry.

West Coast shines at Jefferson Cup

Leelanau wineries earn high marks

Long Road to release next batch of award-winning gin

6 Michigan wines recognized with national award

Michigan hard cidermakers win nearly 200 medals at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition

3 Michigan hard cidermakers win at 2021 US Open Cider Championship; Blake's takes top award

Grand Rapids Distiller Awarded Top Honors for Whiskeys, Moonshines

10 Michigan breweries pick up awards at US Open Beer Championship

Michigan’s 2022 U.S. Open Beer Championship Winners - Better On Draft

Michigan Hard Cider Makers Win Nearly 200 Medals at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition - 2021

Michigan's 2021 10th Annual New York International Beer Competition Winners

The State That Quietly Became the Midwest's Craft Spirits Capital - Wine Enthusiast magazine on Michigan's craft spirits movement.

2021 Judgement of Michigan Wines - Read about this new event evaluating Michigan wines and view results!

Michigan Distillers Bring Home Awards from American Craft Spirits Association Annual Competition

2019 Michigan Wine Competition – Press Release and Awards

2019 World Expo of Beer Competition Results – Frankenmuth, Mich

Results of the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition

Journeyman Distillery’s Field Spirit Collection Awarded Best in Class and More at Seattle International Spirits Competition

9 Michigan beers win medals at 2018 Great American Beer Festival

Michigan Winery wines 3 gold medals in International Canned Wine Competition

Competition names Michigan Gin Distillery of the Year

Best Riesling in World Awarded to Northern Michigan Winery, Black Star Farms

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Photo of Awards from the 2017 Gold Medal Reception held by Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council