Get Your Ale On At Allegan Beer Festival In Michigan

There are many things that the state of Michigan is known for like apples, cherries, the Great Lakes, and automobiles. In addition to all of those things, the Mitten state is also known for their love of beer and all of the brewing that they do. There are hundreds of breweries located within the state and some of them are not only nationally recognized but also internationally known.

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Many residents in Michigan are pleased with all of the beer options they have and are even able to convince many outsiders to visit and experience the brewery tour. Many of the breweries have a wide selection of beers from light drafts, domestic beers, IPA's, ciders, and sours. All of these are popular beer types, but I would argue there is one that is liked more than the others in Michigan.

Many beer drinkers in the Mitten like to enjoy an ale beer and many of the breweries either excel in ales or have at least one if not more on the menu to offer its patrons. One of the most famous is Bell's Brewery who is known for both their Oberon and Two Hearted Ales.

You know what would make a beer drinker extremely happy? An opportunity to enjoy several different kinds of beers in one central location with food, music, and other interests. Well, look no further as Michigan is home to a beer festival that anyone would enjoy.

ALEgan Craft Beer Festival

Allegan will be hosting their annual "ALEgan" Craft Beer Festival for the 4th year as they started in 2022. The festival will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Tantrick Brewing Co. is partnering with the Allegan Jaycees are collaborating to bring this event to the Michigan faithful.

There will be over 16 breweries in attendance including but not limited to the following:

• Archival Brewing
• One Well Brewing
• Harbor Light Brewery
• Heronmark of Allegan
• 707 Winery and Brewery
• Bier Distillery
• Oakestown Brewery

All of the breweries will be bringing their finest selections to showcase at the festival and attendees will also be able to enjoy snacks from food trucks as well as tunes from rockabilly group Kitten and The Tonics.

Those who are 21 and older can purchase their tickets ahead of time for $35 or wait until they arrive the day of to pay $45 at the door. All tickets come with 10 tokens for 4-ounce beer samples, but you are welcome to purchase more drink tickets while at the festival. Designated drivers that are not drinking beer will only need to pay $10 to enter.

To purchase tickets and for a full list of participating breweries, visit the ALEgan Craft Beer Fest website.