Block Brewing Company
Brad Jonckheere, our Head Brewer is a graduate of Schoolcraft College with a degree in Brewing and Distillation Technology. With his knowledge and passion for craft beer he continues to create an extensive variety of great beer.
All of our food is prepared fresh daily by our skilled Chefs, our BBQ meats are smoked onsite using locally grown Hickory wood in our Southern Pride smoker.
Delicious on their own or try with one of our award winning sauces.
We are committed to working with local and Michigan based companies and suppliers for products used in all of our recipes. Even our spent grains from our brewing process are repurposed as feed for local farmers.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
