Local Brews
![Brian Tennis is the founder of Hop Alliance, one of Michigan's first commercial hop farms. Formed in 2010, the Omena-based company has grown to become one of the largest independent hop suppliers in the country. The full-service merchant grows, processes and markets Michigan-grown hops to over 4,000 accounts nationwide.]()
Northern Michigan hops company blossoms into industry leader"When we planted the first commercial certified organic hop yard in Michigan it was more of an experiment to see if we could successfully grow hops on the Leelanau Peninsula," Brian Tennis says....By Jon Becker
Michigan Brew Trail
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![Thumb Brewery in Caseville will be hosting a home brew competition in October. The winning beers will be served at Thumb Brewery for a limited time after the competition. (Thumb Brewery/Courtesy Photo)]()
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![Freshly picked hops from Bell's very own hopyard located next to their production brewery in Comstock. These will be used in their three upcoming Sideyard beers. (Amy Sherman/For Hearst Midwest)]()
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![Freshly picked hops from Bell's very own hopyard located next to their production brewery in Comstock. These will be used in their three upcoming Sideyard beers. (Amy Sherman/For Hearst Midwest)]()
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![Thumb Brewery in Caseville will be hosting a home brew competition in October. The winning beers will be served at Thumb Brewery for a limited time after the competition. (Thumb Brewery/Courtesy Photo)]()
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