Hailing from the small burg of Williamston Michigan, Old Nation Brewing Company has been pouring nothing but the highest quality beers this side of the lake.

Steeped in classic German brewing practices, but willing to push the boundaries into “New School” craft beers, Travis Fritts and the fam have been some of our favorite beers produced in the state.

Come by between 530 and 8 to see why!

As the weather begins to change for the better, we find ourselves outside more and more.

Take advantage of Patio SZN™ with this quaffable wines, sure to please.
Porch Pounder, Patio Pounder, Gazebo Guzzler, what ever you call them, just be sure to call them delicious. Best suited for those hot days, and cool nights, these bright whites, and juicy reds are everything your patio party requires, and more!

See you starting at noon!

There are over 400 breweries located in Michigan, the 6th most in the country.
Join us as we make our way around The Mitten State and explore some of our favorites, and some of the forgotten gems that makes our state great for beer.

We welcome in TRANSIENT ARTISAN ALES of Bridgman Michigan for the final week of South West Michigan.
Coincidentally, it happens to line up with their 10th Year Anniversary, so we’ll have to celebrate the only way we know how…with great beer!

Breweries and beers are subject to change
*Must be 21+ with proper ID to partake

April showers and so-forth.

Spring, has sprung? Is springing? Well, at least according to the calendar, it’s here. And there’s no better time to hop into that perfectly pink bottle of deliciousness
Not like we really need any excuses around these parts to drink a great rosé, but it just feels right.

So join us on Saturday as we celebrate Cerealia, and strike a (proverbial) match towards the bonfire we call “ROSESZN”. Floral headdresses always accepted.

There are over 400 breweries located in Michigan, the 6th most in the country.
Join us as we make our way around The Mitten State and explore some of our favorites, and some of the forgotten gems that makes our state great for beer.

This week, we continue through South-West Michigan as we sample some hops and malts from NEW HOLLAND & THREE BLONDES BREWING COMPANY.

Breweries and beers are subject to change
*Must be 21+ with proper ID to partake

After exploring the multitude of “Just Outside the Normal” type Easter wines last weekend, we continue the theme of “Not Quite What You’re Use To” wines, as we head south of the equator, towards the lands of Kiwis and Hobbits.

New Zealand is know for producing some of the finest examples of “New World” Sauvignon Blancs on the planet. Heck, they make some of the best Sauvvy B’s, period.
But you think you know The Blanc? Think again.

Join us as we explore some of the lessor known regions and styles of SB from the neighbor of the Land Down-Under.

There are over 400 breweries located in Michigan, the 6th most in the country.
Join us as we make our way around The Mitten State and explore some of our favorites, and some of the forgotten gems that makes our state great for beer.

This week, we continue through South-West Michigan as we sample some hops and malts from BIG LAKE BREWING and ODDSIDE.

Breweries and beers are subject to change
*Must be 21+ with proper ID to partake

A new month means a new region of Michigan Beer Makers to explore.

Join us this Thursday as we kick off April with Southwest Michigan. St Joe’, Saugatuck, Fennville, Holland, Douglas, South Haven, and More! These are some of the towns we’ll be drinking through, as we bring you the story of Michigan Craft Beer.

All Breweries TBD at this time…but trust us, they’ll be tasty.

You know it.
You LOVE it.

It’s Best In Show!

Using a complex, proprietary mathematical formula, we determine what YOU, our loyal guests, has deemed the BEST wines from the first quarter of the year.

Will it be white?
Will it be red?
Will it be bubbly and will you be fed?

Only one way to find out.
Clear your calendars, these are never to be missed!

This free event is part of our continued series we’re calling “Meet the Makers”, as we highlight some of our favorite Michigan based breweries.

Beers TBD.

Wherever I may “Loam”, where I lay my head is home.

What does LOAM mean? Well, it’s typically an equal mix of several different types of soil; silt, clay, sand and organic matter. So basically, a mixture of everything we’ve been teaching up to this point.

Loamy soils are typically TOO fertile for wine grapes. This means that the vines grow to well, and produce lower quality, less intense wine grapes.

However, that doesn’t mean without a rigorous viticulture program, and intense vine training and cultivation, that great wines cant be produced. Napa and Sonoma Valley California are famous loamy soil regions.

Confused yet? Great, stop by and let’s clear it up for you!

This free event is part of our continued series we’re calling “Meet the Makers”, as we highlight some of our favorite Michigan based breweries.

This Thursday sees us continue through the Upper Lower Mitten with two breweries that we feel have been overlooked.

What is this Silt?

Silt, everyone’s favorite nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining soil is in the spotlight!

I can hear you already: “But wait, I thought that we wanted bad soils for growing wine grapes?!”
Yes…but also no.

You can find silt (aka ALLUVIAL) soils all over the place; From the Loire and Rhone Valleys in France, to the plains of Marlborough NZ, and back through the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Alluvial soiled wines are typically soft and delicate, yet fragrant.

Come see what we mean, as we open up 6 bottles that prove “Silt is Built…for growing wines”

Ft: Cheboygan Brewing and Silver Spruce Brewing

This free event is part of our continued series we’re calling “Meet the Makers”, as we highlight some of our favorite Michigan based breweries.

This Thursday sees us continue through the Upper Lower Mitten with two breweries that we feel have been overlooked.

Cheboygan Brewing, known for their delightfully refreshing Blood Orange Blonde, has been serving the Northlands since 2011.
Silver Spruce, a younger brewery that brings LOTS of experience for a team that’s only been around since 2018

The calendar turns over into another month, and we inch closer to warmer weather.

Warmer weather reminds us of beaches…what covers beaches?
Well, yeah, tourists, but also SAND!

Sand is important to the drainage of groundwater, important to the development of grapevines.
Join us starting at noon as we dive deeper (pun intended) into the gritty world of sandy soil wines.

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating…and it gets everywhere.

Beers TBD

This free event is part of our continued series we’re calling “Meet the Makers”, as we highlight some of our favorite Michigan based breweries.

The end of February continues our Soil Series into Clay Soils

Clay soils make wines plush and ripe with a full midpalate. Because clay holds water and heats slowly, grapes keep concentrated flavors and softer tannins, producing easy-drinking reds and round, weighty whites. Expect dark/red berries, stone fruit, and earthy notes. In cool climates clay adds richness; in warm ones it helps keep acidity. Clay gives depth, a lasting mouthfeel, and a coating finish.

A lineup that’s not to be missed!

Winter Beer Fest is one of our favorite events of the year!

If you’re going on Saturday, be sure to stop by Thursday night for a preview with Kevin from Marquette based Barrel & Beam. This free event is part of our continued series we’re calling “Meet the Makers”, as we highlight some of our favorite Michigan based breweries.

We’re just getting started with our study of soil types, and their impact on the world of wine!

The 31st marks the start of a new series of wines, VOLCANIC SOILS!
What is a volcanic soil, what does that mean, what are some of the major volcanic regions?

All your questions will be deliciously answered with a selection of 6 wines from major volcanic soil regions.

Join us as we wrap up our Four Week course on limestone soils, and how they impact wine as a finished product.

This week features reds and whites from around the world, including; Paso Robles, Slovenia, Sicily, and more!

good
Better
BEST!

One of our favorite wine philosophies is that there’s a bottle, and a price point, for every occasion.
There are good bottles, Tuesday night around the fireplace.
There are Better bottles, friends are coming over for a nice time, maybe a meal.
There are the BEST bottles; that once in a while, special bottle that’s been sitting in the back of your closet for some time.

Come find out what we’re talking about.

Small change!

We’re now doing fall IPAs…

But costumes are still encouraged, in fact, contest this weekend!

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Sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay, you know the names. Now tastes the regions!

Let’s enjoy some moderately priced white wines from the old-world, where the bottles may not list the grapes used, but you’re just supposed to know…you know?

Easily some of the most iconic beers in the world, Official Trappist Ales are crafted by an order of Roman Catholic Monks known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. There, they dedicate their lives to prayer, community, contemplation, and manual labor.

It’s this labor that brings us some of the finest beers the world has ever seen.


Not sure what we’re talking about, I pray that you don’t miss this week.

The Balkan nations have been making wine for thousands, and thousands, of years. Some of the oldest recorded alcoholic beverages originate from these old-world nations.

Let’s explore some of these killer, and overlooked wine regions.

We’ve got a lot of opinions on beer, some of which we’re willing to say out loud.

It’s been a minute since we’ve done an employee picks day, so why not some random Thursday in October?!?

Matt, Brian, and the rest of the team has provided some picks, and after much discuss, and only a few physical altercations, we’ve narrowed it down to 4 beers.

What are they? You’ll have to stop by and find out.

The Crushed Grape is happy to bring back the annual celebration of all things fall, HARVEST FEST ‘25! A family-friendly afternoon of fun & games, food & drink, and more!

Follow along on our social media channels for updates and news regarding vendors, activities, and other important information.

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If you’re interested in attending as a volunteer or as a vendor, please reach out to the store or email @ Info@CrushedgrapeGR.com

Events, tastings, activities are subject to change

It’s harvest time!

Fresh hopped beers celebrate the harvest by using hops within 24 hours of picking, capturing their vibrant aroma and flavor. Unlike dried hops, fresh hops retain delicate citrus, floral, and herbal notes, resulting in a beer that’s both intensely aromatic and flavorful. Fresh hopped beers offer a seasonal experience that highlights the raw essence of the hop plant. When tasting, note the lively hop character balanced by malt, with a crisp, sometimes slightly grassy finish.

Come out and try some of our favorites.

Here we are, the end of business quarter 3, one more to go…

But before we head off into the waning sunlight of 2025, let’s end the quarter on a high note. Always a favorite, BEST IN SHOW!
Through a series of complex mathematical formulas and algorithms, the team has determine what has been your favorite bottles of wine of the last 13 weeks.

Will they be red? White? Sparkling? Other?
Will you remember them?
Do you agree? Disagree?

Not only that, we have a special guest in house!

Tony Jacobson of LOOSE CANNON wines started his wine journey in a college apartment in Minnesota. Using borrowed gear, and brimming with a punk-rock, DIY attitude, he forged ahead, eventually landing in Traverse City.
Launching in 2023, LOOSE CANNON continues that punk rock ethos with their first bottle; PHOENIX. A 100% Michigan grown sparkling wine. Drawing influence from some of the heavy-hitters in the industry, Tony and Loose Cannon look to put their stamp on wine, and show the world that Michigan has the opportunity to shine just as brightly as some of the other rock star wine making regions of the world.