How do I choose a cidery in Michigan?

To choose a cidery in Michigan, start with the 73 cider makers Cider Radar lists for the state (as of 2026-10-02), then pick an area: metro southeast, Lake Michigan orchard country, or the Traverse City peninsula. Michigan law defines cider as an apple or pear ferment between 0.5% and 8.5% ABV.

Updated 2026-10-05

Key facts

Live count. Cider Radar lists 73 cider makers in Michigan (as of 2026-10-02).
Legal definition. Michigan Liquor Control Code MCL 436.1303(14)(a) defines cider as a 0.5–8.5% ABV ferment primarily from apples or pears. [1]
Licensing class. For licensing, cider counts with wine under MCL 436.1113(9). [2]
Apple state. Michigan remains among the top US apple-producing states in USDA NASS fruit summaries. [3]

Which Michigan regions should I know?

Southeast and metro Detroit. City and near-metro tasting rooms.
West Michigan / Lake Michigan shore. Orchard country toward Benton Harbor, Fennville and Hudsonville.
Northwest and Grand Traverse. Peninsula cideries around Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

Fresh-press mills are a separate autumn tradition; for mills versus cideries, see what a cider mill is.

Which cider makers are listed in Michigan?

Eight catalogue cideries spread across those areas, alphabetical within each. Not a ranking — the state page lists all 73.

Southeast / metro: Blackgrass Ciderworks (Birmingham), Blake's Hard Cider (Armada), Mad Farmer Cider (Detroit)
West Michigan: Carriage House Ciders (Benton Harbor), Farmhaus Cider Co. (Hudsonville), Virtue Cider (Fennville)
Northwest / Traverse: Brys Estate Ciderworks (Traverse City), Tandem Ciders (Suttons Bay)

What rules shape Michigan hard cider?

MCL 436.1303(14)(a) defines cider (for that section) as up to 8.5% ABV and centres on apple or pear juice, while still allowing other fruits or flavours in the cider. [1] Separately, MCL 436.1113(9) treats cider as wine for licensing purposes. [2] For US-wide context, see where cider is made in the US.

How do I plan a visit?

Pick a region on the Michigan catalogue page.
Orchard or city. Farm cideries versus metro taprooms.
Confirm hours — harvest weekends differ from winter hours.
Compare ratings on Cider Radar.

Related answers: where cider is made in the US · what a cider mill is

Find it on Cider Radar

Cider makers in Michigan: 73 makers listed (as of 2026-10-02).
Guide: browse by place · Glossary: hard cider
You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android

Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

How does Michigan define cider?

Under MCL 436.1303(14)(a) (Craft Beverage Council section), cider is an alcoholic beverage fermented primarily from apples or pears at 0.5% to 8.5% ABV; it may be still or carbonated and may include other fruits or flavours. [1] For licensing counts, cider sits with wine under MCL 436.1113(9). [2]