Best of the Best: 2023 Michigan Brewery People

By mibrewtrailadmin February 21, 2024 9:25 pm
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Best Beertender


Winner: The Highway Brewing Co. – Gail Kowalczyk

highwaybrewingco.com

209 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661


Finalists:

Rustic Leaf Brewing Company – Jared Zoner

Loaded Dice – Ben Lipinski


Best Chef


Winner: The Highway Brewing Co. – Brent Garrison

highwaybrewingco.com

209 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661


Finalists:

The Highway Brewing Co. – Patrick Larkin

Randy Schihl – North Grove Brewers


Best Staff


Winner: Loaded Dice Brewery 

loadeddicebrewery.com

1725 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083


Finalists:

The Highway Brewing Co.

Rustic Leaf Brewing Company


Best Brewmaster


Winner: Rustic Leaf Brewing Co. – Doug Neubeck

rusticleafbrewingcompany.com

7200 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327

 

Finalists:

Tri-City Brewing – Paul Popa

Loaded Dice Brewery – Eric Selberg


Best Distiller


Winner: Three Brudges Distillery & Taproom – Jamie Daws

threebridgesdistillery.com

240 E Main St Suite A, Midland, MI 48640


Finalist:

Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom – Kevin Thurow


Best Mixologist


Winner: Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom – Carly Waldie

threebridgesdistillery.com

240 E Main St Suite A, Midland, MI 48640


Finalists:

The Highway Brewing Co. – Gail Kowalczyk

The Highway Brewing Co. – Brooke Charbonneau


Best Vintner


Winner: Modales Wines – Andrew Backlin

modaleswines.com

2128 62nd St, Fennville, MI 49408


Best Waiter/Waitress


Winner: The Highway Brewing Co. – Mary Short

highwaybrewingco.com

209 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661


Finalists:

The Highway Brewing Co. – Kaylene Walker

Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom – Emma



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