Manufacturing License List
License Type
Brewer
Micro Brewer
Brewpub
Wine Maker
Small Wine
Maker
Direct Wine
Shipper
Winery Tasting
Room
Brandy
Manufacturer
Description
Permits manufacturing an unlimited quantity of beer in Michigan.
Brewers may sell the beer they produce to licensed wholesalers.
Brewers may not sell directly to licensed retailers. A Brewer who
is not licensed as a Microbrewer may sell the beer it produces to
consumers for on-premise consumption at one brewing facility in
Michigan. A Brewer may sell beer that it produces to consumers
for off-premises consumption. A Brewer may permit sampling of
beer in a hospitality room located on the brewery premises.
Permits manufacturing up to 30,000 barrels of beer annually
(including production in any out-of-state facilities). Micro
Brewers may sell beer to licensed wholesalers and may not sell
beer directly to licensed retailers. Micro Brewers may sell beer at
their brewery to consumers for on & off-premise consumption
without an additional license. A Micro Brewer may permit
sampling of beer on the brewery premises.
Permits manufacturing up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually. A
Brewpub must also hold an on-premise license (Class C, Tavern,
A-Hotel, B-Hotel or Resort). A Brewpub must operate a full
service restaurant with at least 25% of gross sals from nonalcoholic items. Brewpubs may not sell their beer to wholesalers
or retailers. Brewpubs may sell their beer to consumers for onpremises consumption or take-out. A person may have an interest
in up to three Brewpubs with total combined production not to
exceed 5,000 barrels.
Permits manufacturing an unlimited quantity of wine in Michigan.
Wine Makers may sell directly to wholesalers, to licensed
retailers, or to consumers for off-premise consumption. Wine
Makers may sell wine to consumers for on-premise consumption
from a restaurant on the winery premises.
Permits manufacturing of up to 50,000 gallons of wine per year
(including production at all licensed winery facilities). Small
Wine Makers may sell directly to wholesalers, to licensed
retailers, or to consumers for off-premise consumption. Small
Wine Makers may sell wine to consumers for on-premise
consumption from a restaurant on the winery premises.
Permits direct-to-consumer shipments of domestic wine by instate and out-of-state wineries.
Permits sampling of a wine maker’s wines at a location other than
the licensed winery.
Permits manufacturing of brandy. Must be located in Michigan
and must hold a Michigan Wine Maker or Small Wine Maker
license at the same location and under the same legal entity. May
sell brandy directly to consumers for off-premise consumption
from the licensed premises (at uniform price set by the
Commission). May also sell brandy to consumers for on-premise
consumption in a restaurant at the manufacturing premises.
Fee
Initial: $50.00
Renewal: $50 +
$50 for every 1,000
barrels over 15,000
barrels produced in
the the previous
year. ($1,000 max)
Initial: $50.00
Renewal: $50 +
$50 for every 1,000
barrels over 15,000
barrels produced in
the the previous
year. ($800 max)
$100 Annually
$100 Annually
$25 Annually
$100 Annually
$100 Annually per
location
$100 Annually
Manufacturer of
Mixed Spirit
Drink
Manufacturer of
Spirits
Small Distiller
Permits manufacturing of mixed spirit drinks (commonly known
$100 Annually
as wine coolers), that are spirit based beverages containing 10% or
less abv. Must be located in Michigan. May sell directly to
Michigan wholesalers. May not sell directly to retailers or
consumers.
Permits manufacturing of spirits. Must be located in Michigan.
$1,000 Annually
All spirits are sold to the Commission through a Vendor of Spirits.
May provide free samples to consumers on the manufacturing
premises, but may not sell directly to consumers or retailers.
Permits manufacturing of 60,000 gallons of spirits and brandy (of $100 Annually
all brands combined). Must be located in Michigan. May sell
spirits to consumers at the manufacturing premises for on-premise
or off-premise consumption. May provide free samples to
consumers on the manufacturing premises. May not sell directly
to retailers, but may sell spirit products to the Commission.