ESCANABA — Upper Hand Brewery, a division of Bell’s Brewery based in Escanaba, will be available across the entirety of Upper and Lower Michigan this fall.

“This last push into southeastern Michigan represents the final step of a year-long goal to make Upper Hand beer available statewide,” said Sam Reese, director of Upper Hand Brewery. “To everyone from across Lower Michigan who has called, emailed, and sent messages asking when we’d be available in their neck of the woods, it’s finally time.”

Upper Hand will begin shipping to Ann Arbor-based distributor Rave Associates in September, followed shortly thereafter by O&W, Inc. and Earl Smith Distributing Co. near the end of October.

“We want Yoopers statewide to be able to drink U.P. year-round, whether they’re actually up north, or just dreaming about being here,” Reese added. “Despite all the difficulties of the past year, we’ve enjoyed remarkable success in West and Northern Lower Michigan. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Rave, O&W, and Earl Smith to bring a taste of the Upper Peninsula to the rest of the Mitten.”

Upper Hand Brewery’s Lower Michigan beer offerings include its three most popular year-round brands: UPA (Upper Peninsula Ale), Upper Hand IPA, and Upper Hand Light, with additional brands to follow, including Deer Camp, their fall seasonal amber lager.