Craft Beer (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Michigan State University has published a first-of-its-kind study, published in the journal Beverages, that shows the respectable economic impact of burgeoning beer and craft beers' entire value chain on the state of Michigan. Not only does the study accurately quantify Michigan's industry, but it also provides a model for all states to precisely measure their own craft beer industry. Credit Graphic by Lauren Ann Davies Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.