Article Author: Charlotte Young

When two Grand Rapids natives opened the doors of Eastern Kille Distillery in 2016, it was a moment long in the making.  It all started in 2014 when Brandon Voorhees and Steve Vander Pol began transforming a dilapidated industrial building at 700 Ottawa Avenue NW into Grand Rapids’ second distillery. Four walls and a leaky […]

Support for sustainable winemaking yields wine that’s better for people and the planet. Shoppers are increasingly focused on how their purchasing decisions affect their health and that of the environment. The terms organic, natural, and sustainable have surpassed buzzword status, becoming a way of life for many. Discerning consumers, particularly millennials and members of Gen […]

“Yeah, you know me!” Canned cocktails are exploding on the scene, transforming the category’s reputation. Ready-to-drink, aka “RTD,” refers to packaged beverages that are sold in a prepared form and are ready for consumption. Unlike traditional beverage mixes or brew-it-yourself products, ready-to-drink beverages can be immediately enjoyed upon purchase. According to Mintel, the world’s leading […]

Northern Italy’s gifts of vino are the perfect complement to the holiday season. Searching for the perfect complement to your seasonal feast? For your holiday wines, look to Northern Italy for everything from big reds for holiday feasts to lively bubbles for ringing in a new year. When selecting, arguably the two most important regions […]

If you seek tasty cider, just shake a Michigan apple tree. As the last few weeks of summer pass by, it’s time to start thinking of cozier thoughts and crunching leaves. This means trips to the apple orchard, hayrides, donuts, and apple cider for many Michiganders. Although apple orchards are commonly thought of as simply […]

Craft beer trends and Southwest Michigan breweries abound! There are nearly 300 breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs operating in Michigan with over 30 operations just in the 269 area code. “You are never more than an hour from a fresh pint of hand-crafted beer. Brewing operations are located in communities throughout the entire state, many of […]