Brewery Profile

Mackinaw Trail Brewing Company / Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery

For visitors looking at Manistique’s beer options, this is a combined winery-and-brewery stop rather than a beer-only taproom. Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery was established in 2004 by Ralph and Laurie Stabile, and its identity has included both wine and beer production from the start. That dual focus shapes the visit: someone walking in should expect a craft-beverage setting where the day’s beer choices sit alongside wine offerings, with the Stabile family’s Sicilian heritage forming part of the operation’s background. In a small Upper Peninsula city that draws both residents and seasonal travelers, it functions as a local producer and tasting stop rather than a large urban brewery destination.

Travelers through this part of Michigan often look for places that connect a road trip or vacation day with something made locally. A stop here fits that pattern because it gives mixed groups more than one category to consider; beer drinkers and wine drinkers can treat it as a shared visit without needing separate destinations. The known description does not list specific beer styles, wine varieties, flagship pours, or seasonal releases, so visitors should avoid assuming a particular tap list in advance. The draw is the broader experience of sampling from an Upper Peninsula beverage producer that has operated for two decades and serves both the local community and people passing through during busier travel seasons.

For practical planning, confirm current hours, available pours, and any visit details before going, since amenities such as food service, outdoor seating, tours, events, or family policies are not specified here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beer and wine selections, especially if you are hoping to compare several beverages or buy something to take with you. If you are traveling with a group, it is worth checking ahead on seating and service format rather than assuming a full brewpub setup. Treat the visit as a straightforward tasting stop in Manistique: a chance to see how this long-running local operation presents its beer and wine on the day you arrive.

Located in Manistique, Michigan, Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery was established in 2004 by owners Ralph and Laurie Stabile. The operation began with a focus on combining both wine and beer production, drawing inspiration from the Stabile family's Sicilian heritage. This Upper Peninsula establishment offers a variety of craft beverages to the local community and seasonal visitors.

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103 W Lakeshore Dr, Manistique, Michigan, 49854-1579

Phone: 9063412303

Website: http://www.mackinawtrailwinery.com