Raising a Glass in Michigan: The Three Blondes Brewing Story

Total Michigan

In this episode of Total Michigan, host Cliff DuVernois interviews Carrie Troyer, co-owner of Three Blondes Brewing, a thriving brewery and restaurant in South Haven, Michigan. Carrie shares the journey of opening and managing the brewery with her sisters, overcoming challenges, and creating a community hub. Key discussion points include:

• The collaborative spirit of the Michigan craft beer industry and the support received from other brewery and restaurant owners.
• The strategic planning and resilience that went into establishing Three Blondes Brewing, including overcoming early challenges and COVID-19 disruptions.
• The innovative and family-friendly atmosphere of the brewery, highlighted by their diverse menu, creative beer offerings, and a unique customer experience.

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Three Blondes Brewing: https://threeblondesbrewing.com

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Show Notes:

00:00 The Collaborative Spirit of Michigan's Craft Beer Industry

00:24 Welcome to Total Michigan with Cliff DuVernois

00:53 Discovering Three Blondes Brewing

01:10 The Journey of Three Blondes Brewing

02:09 From Grand Rapids to South Haven

03:15 The Birth of a Brewery Idea

04:01 Turning a Dream into Reality

06:40 Challenges and Triumphs in Opening a Brewery

10:52 The Role of Family and Community Support

13:31 Marketing and Social Media Strategies

14:02 Early Days and Learning Experiences

15:36 Thanking Our Sponsors

15:51 Join the Total Michigan Mailing List

16:10 Welcome Back to Total Michigan

16:21 Finding the Perfect Brewmaster

18:20 Overcoming Challenges in Brewing

20:47 Developing a Winning Menu

22:47 Perfecting the Pizza

27:16 Adapting During COVID-19

28:58 Expanding Through Distribution

30:21 Visit Three Blondes Brewing

31:03 Conclusion and Farewell