Mishigama Craft Brewing
The Ypsi Alehouse is a family-owned micro-brewery and restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Beer is brewed on site in small batches with high quality ingredients sourced depending on the style of beer being brewed. Beers are mostly mainstream styles and usually there are 12-14 on tap. The casual restaurant serves a variety of pub food including poutine, wings, burgers and the popular truffle oil fries as well as specials. Live music happens almost daily (see website for listing) and trivia night is Sunday starting at 6.
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.
