Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers both had steady jobs when they decided to chase their dreams and open a brewery–which meant writing a business plan, quitting their jobs, and taking out giant loans. They figured if you’re going to live life, you ought to live it hard, without regrets. After some initial challenges, due to making balanced but unremarkable beers, we were on the verge of bankruptcy. Then, the original Founders team decided to brew the kind of beer that they liked to drink: complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor. The Founders Family has grown around a simple statement: “We don’t brew beer for the masses. Instead, our beers are crafted for a chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste. In short, we make beer for people like us.” We have been lucky to evolve into one of the highest recognized breweries in the United States. In 2011, Ratebeer.com ranked us as the 2nd best brewery in the world (up from 4th best in 2010), and we have several beers listed in the top 100 beers on Beeradvocate.com. We were the 2nd fastest growing brewery in the U.S. in 2009, the winner of 4 medals at the 2010 World Beer Cup, and the winner of 2 medals at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival. We are proud to be doing what we are doing, and we give great thanks to our customers and credit to our staff for whom we continually work to provide world-class beers.

Founded in 1921, St. Julian Winery has been owned and operated by the same family for four generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for over 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit from the Lake Michigan Shore has made us the most-awarded winery in Michigan. St. Julian’s portfolio of award-winning wines has over 100 products and include distilled spirits, ciders, and every type of wine from internationally recognized dry wines to award-winning sweet wines, classic dessert wines and wines using innovative wine-making techniques.

Brewery Vivant promotes living the good life by brewing farmhouse inspired beer, serving a from-scratch menu and building a sustainable community one beer at a time.

Latitude 42 Brewing Co. is a new microbrewery and restaurant soon to be open in Portage, MI. The brewery features a 15 barrel Craftwerks brewhouse in addition to a canning line. A 203 seat restaurant serving a progressive American style cuisine peers directly into the brewery. The restaurant features a beautiful outdoor patio as well as a private dining room that connects to a secluded outdoor lounge area. There is also a retail space with great gift ideas, including growlers and 6-packs to go.

About Us. Proper Beverage Co. is the premier co-manufacturing destination for mid to large-size customers in the ready-to-drink, aluminum-canned beverage industry. With a focus on carbonated beverages, we produce both alcohol and non-alcoholic-based drinks - all while supporting customers throughout the manufacturing process. We strive to manufacture our products ethically, operate our company with integrity, build our relationships upon trust and respect, and provide equitable and reliable goods and services for our customers.

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