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Who We Are

MiddleCoast has always been built on passion, craft & community. We started as a small brewery with big dreams. In 2023, two best friends - the original brewers - became the new owners. One now leads our brewery, the other, our distillery. Together, they've committed to community, stewardship, & benevolence, continuing the vision of MiddleCoast as a place where everything is made with care, purpose & intention.

Housed in the old Traverse City Police stables, we have a unique, historic meets modern space, large enough to host celebrations, corporate events, live music & more. When you walk through our doors, we don't see you as a customer in a dining room - we see you as a guest in our home.

MiddleCoast Brewing Company

Founded in 2017 as a small brewery with a big dream.

Benevolent Spirits Distillery

Launched in 2023, creating small batch, craft spirits.

Groove Spoon Kitchen & Coffee Lounge

Unveiled in 2025, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, all made with love.

What's Shakin'

Live music, trivia, open mic night & more!

Your Premiere Event Destination

Let us take the guess work out of planning your special event or celebration!

Meet the Team

Meet the heart & soul of MiddleCoast. We think they are pretty great.

Deeply Rooted in Community

Learn more about the organizations & causes that we support.

What's Shakin' at MiddleCoast

Groovy Brunch

Sunday's from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bloody Mary Bar
Live Music from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mug Club Monday's

Mug Club members take an extra 10% off your entire tab!

Trivia Night

Wednesday's

7:00 pm -9:00 pm

SpeedQuizzing with Traverse City's favorite host: Steveo!

Open Mic Night

Thursday's

7:00 pm -9:00 pm

Come get famous with us!

Thirsty Thursday's

All day Happy Hour!

$5 pints

10% off apps

Live Music

Live music every Friday!

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Frivolity.

Meet the heart & soul of MiddleCoast. We think they are pretty great.

Owner | Head Brewer | Fermentalist

Deven Larrance

Brewing since 1994. Partnered with Joel since 2009. Poet. Concert enthusiast. Mead maker. Pairs well with bourbon. You can find Deven everywhere except for his desk.

Read more about Deven & Joel here.

Owner | Head Distiller | Director of Foliage

Joel Mulder

Ran his first still in 1995. Avoiding going to jam band concerts with Deven since 2009. Environmentalist. You can find Joel in the distillery, or elbow deep in plants. If you order his favorite beer, you're getting bourbon. Watch more about Deven & Joel here.

Operations Director | Book Boss | Den Mother

Dani Diegel

Administrative aficionado. Conceptualized & named the BWB, then banned us from publicizing the full name. Refuses to karaoke, but will hold full conversations in song lyrics. Much like these bios, she is short, endearing & fun...after two visionary martinis. Read more about Dani here.

Brewer | Director of Positivity

Ryley Gill

Born the year Deven started brewing. Refuses to let Monday's get you down. Is known to yell "loud noise" louder than the actual noise. You can find Ryley crafting & sampling your favorite staple & seasonal brews.

Team Lead | Professional Polar Bear

Joe Rich

Part time DJ. Full time fun. Bleeds Honolulu blue, but is a fair weather college team fan. You'll find Joe behind the bar, ready to serve jokes alongside your favorite libations. Unless the Lions are losing, then buy him a shot of our house made agave spirits to lift his.

Events Coordinator | Director of Shannaynigans

Shannan McClerren

Quiet but mighty. Lover of armadillos & gin. Fluent in shrugs & hugs. Shannan leads our event team, turning your special days into memories that last a lifetime. You can also find her behind the bar & serving on the floor. She does it all.

Image by Samuel Regan-Asante

Team Lead | Graphics Lizard

Liz Quigley

Traded Florida sun for Michigan winters. Has won Monopoly once in her life. Might do a backflip, but would probably break her neck. Affectionately known as Lizard, you can find Liz behind the bar or on the floor, ready to make your MiddleCoast dreams come true.

Deeply Rooted In Community

Cherryland Humane Society

Providing a safe harbor animals entrusted to them as they strive to find them responsible, loving & permanent homes while advancing the well being of animals.

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On a mission to stop the inconceivable number of veterans who take their own lives by reaching out, searching for & supporting those who have sacrificed themselves both physically & mentally for this country, and now fight a daily inner battle with demons no one can see.

Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center

Providing free intervention, prevention & therapy services to protect children & support families across Northwest Michigan.

The Watershed Center

Dedicated to the critical mission of protecting & enhancing the quality of Grand Traverse Bay & its connected waterways.

The Andrew J. Griffin Foundation

Founded in memory of Traverse City culinary community leader, Andrew Griffin, the Andrew J. Griffin foundation seeks to continue Andrew's legacy of passion & excellence through providing full scholarships to culinary students in need.

"Let 'er rip, tater chip!"

To inquire about the Andrew J. Griffin foundation, please email:

AndrewJGriffinFoundation@gmail.com

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan

Creating & Supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power & promise of youth.

Up North Pride

Fostering inclusive spaces by providing education & resources, inspiring activism & advocacy & producing community-focused 2SLGBTQIA+ programs & events.

Guns N Hoses

Providing a sense of community & financial stability for beneficiaries through an annual hockey event, golf outing, scholarships & being engaged in other local community events.

Single MOMM

Cultivating communities on a mission to ignite hope, healing & confidence within single moms through story based awareness, mentorship & guidance.

H.A.N.D.D.S. to the Rescue

Giving dogs a second chance at life through volunteer foster placements, adoption & critical medical care.

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