Beverages

New Holland Spirits introduced a line of hard seltzers celebrating the lake life.

Founders Brewing Co. announced the return of Cerise as the next addition to its “Brewed for MI” Series.

Midwest-based Karuna is growing its national distribution, now available in the Grand Rapids Bridge Street Market.

Mertens Hospitality, owner of local French favorite restaurant New Hotel Mertens, announced it will offer an unlimited coffee membership.

Holland-based Big Lake Brewing released Healthcare Heroes, a beer brewed in tribute to those working in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long Road Distillers will celebrate its fifth anniversary this weekend with a limited release of a new offering, Long Road Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Whisky.

Founders Brewing Co. announced it will resume contactless, curbside to-go service on a limited basis in Grand Rapids only.

A nonprofit coffee business that was founded to empower women in recovery brought a new partner onboard.

Founders Brewing Co. announced Marvelroast as the latest addition to the Limited Series lineup.

New Holland Brewing Co. announced the return of its legendary imperial stout, Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash, and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the brewery will implement its first-ever online beer release, honoring Triple Mash with a virtual “Day of the Dragon.”

A new #MichiganWineMonthChallenge will allow people to bid on “exclusive experiences” at Michigan wineries to benefit hospitality industry employees.

Founders Brewing Co. partnered with the Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund to raise money for restaurant, bar and lodging workers who have been greatly impacted by COVID-19.

Hawaii-based Kōloa Rum Company's rums and ready-to-drink blends now can be found at retail locations, restaurants and bars throughout the state via West Michigan-based Imperial Beverage.

Founders Brewing Co. furloughed 163 employees as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers are receiving a record amount of state funding for projects that would benefit the beer, wine, cider and distilling industries.

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission is offering to buy back spirits from bars, restaurants and other licensed sellers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

LANSING — The state of Michigan will offer cash-strapped bars and restaurants relief by buying back their liquor inventory during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long Road Distillers captured eight new honors at the 2020 American Craft Spirits Awards., presented by the American Craft Spirits Association, including two gold medals for Long Road Aquavit and Long Road Raspberry Liqueur.

A local brewing company recently announced it is shuttering all operations until further notice in light of COVID-19.

A local distillery recently was awarded Double Gold for its Straight Bourbon Whiskey at the 20th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition.