UPPER PENINSULA WINERIES & BREWERIES
Are you looking for a drink to quench your thirst? Do you want to taste some top-tier tangy tonics? Then you need to come to Michigan’s upper peninsula for some amazing alcoholic beverages.
Wine tasting is a popular activity on the western and upper halves of the upper peninsula. You can try the numerous locally-grown drinks in a classy, natural setting. Breweries on the other hand, are sprinkled around Northland Outfitters—with a more centralized location in Marquette, Michigan.
Upper Peninsula Wineries
Wine has a bit of a reputation for being a fancier kind of alcohol. A wine tasting event sounds even more upscale, which may deter you from wanting to attend.
While it’s not recommended to wear flip flops and tank tops to the wineries, you don’t have to dress in a white-tie suit or anything. Just bring a set of clothing that doesn’t make it look like you’re heading to the beach, and you’ll be fine.
End of the Road Winery
Address: 6917 Burns Rd, Germfask, MI
Specialty Wines
End of the Road offers a smorgasbord of different-flavored wines for you to enjoy. While you can enjoy traditional glasses grown from grapes, cherries, berries, and other fruit, you may prefer to swig something more unique.
It’s not uncommon for jalapeno, maple syrup, and even rhubarb to be in the mix!
Leigh's Garden Winery
Address: 904 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI
Specialty Wines
Leigh’s offers an affordable way for you to taste premium wines! For $7, you can taste 6 samples of wine and a complimentary glass as well! If you want more drinks, spring for the premium tasting for only $9!
Upper Peninsula Inspired Winery
Address: 321 E Superior St, Munising, MI
Specialty Wines
This popular Munising winery offers wines and beer that are flavored with jams, maple syrup, and honey. It’s all natural and amazing.
Northern Sun Winery
Address: 983 10th Rd, Bark River, MI
Specialty Wines
This idyllic winery offers around 10 soul-satisfying wines. The Leon Millot is a romantic drink that dabbles in raspberry and chocolate. Others are fruitier and pair with meats very well. The wine tasting room is available throughout the year. Give them a call!
Will I get drunk at a wine tasting?
Remember, the goal of wine tasting is not to drink every glass that is poured, but simply to tingle your taste buds! Swishing and spitting wine is common, and eating a little bit of food absorbs alcohol—preventing intoxication.
While you do spit out the wine, pregnant women and people with concerns regarding alcohol should not attend.
Breweries
However, if you want an evening of casual drinking and great food, then you must visit any of the local breweries in the area. Each has crafted a custom beer that all demand to be tried.
Ore Dock Brewery
Address: 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI
Specialty Drinks
Ore Dock owns about 15 different kinds of crafted beer and ale for you to try! With live music and frequent events here, you’ll love the never-ending party that’s running here!
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company
Address: 342 Rail St, Negaunee, MI
Specialty Drinks
Few places make for a comfortable place to hang out. If you’ve been in the great outdoors all day, the Upper Peninsula Brewing Company makes the perfect pit stop after a fishing expedition.
Black Rock Brewery
Address: 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI
Specialty Drinks
Blacks Rock Brewery has a host of ales for you to taste. They come in tiny cans with a lot of personality, so you can try a bunch of the drinks in one visit.
East Channel Brewing
Address: 209 Maple St, Munising, MI
Specialty Drinks
If you want a seltzer, ale, or lager, come to East Channel Brewing in Munising! It’s one of the most delicious drinks you can find on the peninsula.
Lake Superior Brewing Company
Address: 14283 Lake Ave, Grand Marais, MI
Specialty Drinks
This brewing company serves a lot of canned and tap brews, but they also offer typical pub foods for a relaxed meal. Homemade pizza, pork tacos, and even more!
