Best of the Best: 2022 Brewery People
By mibrewtrailadmin September 13, 2023 2:38 pm
Best Beertender
Winner: Nate Fritz – Wolverine State Brewing
wolverinebeer.com
2019 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Finalists:
Katie Fisher – River Trade Brewing Company
Derek Evans – Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom
Best Chef
Winner: Randy Schihl – North Grove Brewers
northgrovebrewers.com
8735 Water St, Montague, MI 49437
Finalists:
Sierra Peterson – River Trade Brewing Company
Brent Garrison – Highway Brewing Company
Best Staff
Winner: Mountain Town Brewing Co.
mountaintownbrew.com
3068 Jen’s Wy, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Finalists:
River Trade Brewing Company
Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom
Best Brewmaster
Winner: Brandon Magnus – River Trade Brewing Company
rivertradebrewingcompany.com
145 S Washington St, Constantine, MI 49042
Finalists:
Jamie Daws – Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom
Tim Johnson – Jamesport Brewing Company
Best Distiller
Winner: Kevin Thurow – Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom
threebridgesdistillery.com
240 E Main St Suite A, Midland, MI 48640
Finalist:
Jamie Daws – Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom
Best Mixologist
Winner: Carly Waldie – Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom
threebridgesdistillery.com
240 E Main St Suite A, Midland, MI 48640
Finalists:
Lexy – Wise Men Distillery
Desmond – Two James Spirits
Best Podcast
Winner: Better on Draft
betterondraft.com
Finalists:
Michigan Brews
Michigan’s Great Beer State Podcast
Best Waiter/Waitress