of a series of ongoing problems, including accounting, financing, creditor, and shareholder relations. Another example: at one point, manufacturing operations ceased and the pub was closed because of a failure to renew the liquor license.</ref> It is said that the ability to craft fine beer, like Pierre Celis did with Celis Brewing and Hoegaarden, is no guarantee of business acumen. One may be able to make great beer, but not have the right stuff to run a company that operates a brewery. As one critic observed: "Mason was like a lot of people running breweries: able to make great beers, but not so keen on finances. He apparently tried to keep the books himself, when a Financial Officer should have been brought in. And he was, like so many businessmen, caught short when a debtor [sic] called in its note, and found himself evicted from his own premises." Chapter 7 bankruptcy In February 2013, brewer Bobby Mason took the company into Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The Company had over $11 million in liabilities, and just over $50,000 in assets. Creditors and investors, including his parents, lost millions. Legacy BADASS beer that was developed with Kid Rock is now produced by Brew Detroit. BADASS beer reportedly accounted for half of Michigan Brewing Company's product. In 2011, the brewery was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri. Awards Gold Medal, 2007 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal, 2004 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal, 2003 Great American Beer Festival (Celis Beers) 1992 Celis White – GABF /Gold 1993 Celis White – GABF /Gold 1994 Celis White- GABF /Silver 1995 Celis White – GABF /Gold Celis Grand Cru – GABF/ Silver 1996 Celis Grand Cru – GABF /Bronze Celis White – World Beer Cup/ Bronze 1997 Celis Grand Cru – GABF /Silver 1998 Celis White – GABF /Gold Celis Grand Cru – GABF /Gold Celis Grand Cru – World Beer Cup /Silver 2003 Celis White –GABF /Gold Celis White- World Expo of Beer/ 1st Place 2004 Celis White – GABF/ Bronze Celis White –World Expo of Beer/ 1st Place 2006 Celis White –World Expo of Beer /1st Place 2007 Celis Grand Cru – GABF /Gold 2008 Celis Grand Gru –World Expo of Beer/ 1st Place 2010 Celis White – World Expo of Beer/ 1st Place References Notes Citations External links Michigan Brewing Works home page, Williamston, Michigan Companies based in Ingham