One of the best things about the new Big O Microbrewery?
You just never know who you're going to find brewing there or what is going to be on tap.
That's the way Stan Silverman likes it. That and, of course, making sure everyone who comes to the Big O has a lot of fun.
"We will have wins, some beers, ciders--and fun," says Silverman, who is also the owner of
Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery. "This is the fun winery."
And, in turn, it's going to be the fun microbrewery in Leelanau County--of course, it's the only microbrewery in the county, but who's counting?
Big O is located at 9825 Engles Road, about three miles south of Northport just up the N. Manitou Trail (M-22) from Leland. The official opening was this past weekend, so interested visitors can be some of the first in what expects to be a long line of folks stopping in for a treat.
Silverman says the new operation won't add permanent staff to the winery because they are planning on using guest brewers to concoct some new brews for visitors to imbibe.
"As I said, we are the fun winery and many--especially men--want to try beers," says Silverman. "I play to the audience, and we have a lot of young tasters."
For a sample of what Big O is brewing, stop in at the Good Neighbors tasting room, created from recycled materials, and have a taste. While you're there, learn a bit about the various aspects of organic agriculture and wine making from the regions only completely organic winery.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Stan Silverman, Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery
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