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Lansing Brewing Co. names head brewer

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 — Lansing Brewing Co., the upcoming Lansing brewery planning to resurrect the century-dormant brewery’s legacy, has named a head brewer to lead its brewing operations.


The outfit announced today that Sawyer Stevens is taking the helm as head brewer at the Lansing Brewing Co. Beer production is expected to begin in the next couple weeks in preparation for a fall opening.


Stevens most recently served as the lead brewer at Upper Hand Brewery, a division of Bell’s Brewery in Escanaba. His career has taken him all over Michigan, including positions with Bell’s Brewery and Mount Pleasant Brewing Co. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s entrepreneurship and hospitality administration program


“To say we are thrilled to have someone of Sawyer’s experience right here in Lansing is an understatement,” said Sam Short, Lansing Brewing Company consultant. “He is the perfect person to lead Lansing’s first post-Prohibition production brewery.”


Located in the heart of the Stadium District at 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing Brewing Company will initially brew up to 10 craft beers, four spirits and two custom-blended wines. The 7,000-square-foot brewery also will house a restaurant featuring classic American comfort food.


“Making beer in Michigan’s capital city is a cool, new chapter in my brewing career,” said Stevens. “Our assortment of beers will reflect the best of the brewery’s heritage with surprising new twists for today’s beer lovers.”

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