5 flavorful Michigan breweries worth the drive

For many Michiganders, summer and beer go hand-in-hand. Drive through Mitten towns on any given summer weekend, and youll likely spot folks sitting on their front porches, sipping on the cool, flavorful drink.

Michigan, of course, has endless top-notch choices when it comes to craft beers and Michigan-made brews. In fact, our state is currently fifth in the U.S. in the number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, according to Pure Michigan.

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So, raise a pint and get to know a few great Michigan breweries and distilleries.

Where: Grand Rapids

About it: Since 1997, Founders Brewery has made a name for itself as the top beer stop in Grand Rapids. The Founders Family focuses on craft beers, and they have a simple philosophy: We dont 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.

Online: http://www.foundersbrewing.com

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5 flavorful Michigan breweries worth the drive