Northern Michigan brewery closes its kitchen: ‘We are all bummed to abandon such a killer menu’
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The most popular special at Biere de Mac Brew Works in Mackinaw City, Michigan: Mighty Mac & Cheese,” with a five-cheese béchamel sauce, lobster, squash, green chives and bread crumbs.Courtesy of Danny Ranville
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On Sunday, they served their last meals. The kitchen is closed.
“It was not an easy decision, but at the end of the day, we have to look at what makes the most sense for the business,” said head brewer/operations manager Danny Ranville, who opened the brewery with his dad George Ranville in 2017.
MLive’s Beer of the Year is a tribute to Mackinac history
Updated Jan 12, 2021;
Brewed for a very special birthday celebration, Biere de Mac’s Fleur de Mac is a bit of local history in a glass. A delicious, traditional blonde French and Belgium-inspired ale, it is Michigan’s Best pick for Beer of the Year for 2020.
“It’s a real honor, I’m shocked,” said Biere de Mac’s manager Danny Ranville when we called to tell him the news. “There’s a lot of really good beer out there. We are really honored.”
The brewery collaborated with Mackinac State Historic Parks to create this beer to help celebrate the park’s 125 anniversary. Biére de Mac is located right in Mackinaw City, and is well versed in the history of the area. When approached by Craig Wilson, Mackinac State Parks curator of history and a mug club member at the brewery, with the idea of collaborating on a beer to celebrate the 125th birthday of the parks, owner George Ranville was all in.
Amy’s Top 10 Michigan beers of 2020
Updated Jan 09, 2021;
Posted Jan 09, 2021
Fleur de Mac is a special brew by Biére de Mac made to help celebrate Mackinac State Parks 125th birthday.
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There was nothing normal about 2020, even the simple act of enjoying a cold pint of Michigan beer. And while things weren’t the same, our Michigan breweries stepped up even more, not only brewing up some excellent beers, but also changing almost everything they do in order to remain open.
John Gonzalez and I have picked a few of our favorites that we tried over the last year to share with you, and we are asking for you to share your thoughts on great beers you had this year from Michigan breweries.