It's always nice to take a tour, isn't it? Perhaps at a museum, or a factory or maybe even a sports stadium. Oh, who are we kidding? This is northern Michigan. The best kind of tours are at breweries, and especially those that include some of our own regional locations. One Chicago Tribune writer took a trip around Lake Michigan and found out what brewing is all about.
Excerpt: On a thirsty four-day drive around Lake Michigan, we drank well, met fine people and learned about the Midwest--its proud heritage, its passions and the beer that makes us raise our glasses. It's a highly recommended trip; just pace yourself or take along a designated driver.
We got down to business quickly, just 36 miles into Michigan, at The Livery (190 Fifth St., Benton Harbor; 269-925-8760; liverybrew.com). It's a brew pub (that also plans to can its wares) in a former livery in Benton Harbor's low-slung brick downtown.
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Source: Chicago Tribune
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