Ales to Trails Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ales to Trails?

Ales to Trails is a Northern Michigan apparel company creating hand-designed and hand screen-printed t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, mugs, and outdoor lifestyle apparel. Our designs celebrate hiking, camping, fishing, lake life, craft beer, road trips, Great Lakes adventures, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.

Where is Ales to Trails located?

Ales to Trails is based in Boyne City, Michigan. We design and screen print our apparel in-house in Northern Michigan and operate a retail shop inside Charlevoix Coffee Company at 202 S.Lake St. Boyne City Michigan 49712

Are your shirts made in Michigan?

Yes! Every Ales to Trails design is created and hand screen printed in our Northern Michigan studio. We take pride in producing high-quality apparel locally whenever possible.

What makes Ales to Trails different?

Unlike mass-produced brands, every design is created by our small team in-house. We're a small business run by one girl, her doodle Maggie May, and a part-time employee. Our apparel combines outdoor adventure, Michigan pride, craft beer culture, and sarcastic humor.

What types of apparel do you sell?

We offer:

• Michigan-themed t-shirts
• Hiking and camping apparel
• Fishing and Hunting shirts
• LakeLife  apparel
• Craft beer and brewery-themed clothing
• Funny and sarcastic graphic tees
• Detroit football-inspired apparel
• Dog hats and dog apparel
• Hoodies, long sleeves, and trucker hats

Who is Maggie May?

Maggie May is our golden doodle and the unofficial CEO of Ales to Trails. She helps inspect orders, greets customers, models dog apparel, and frequently appears in our social media content.

Do you offer custom apparel?

Yes! We offer custom screen printing and can create custom apparel for businesses, breweries, events, festivals, retail stores, and organizations. Contact us for more information.

Do you offer wholesale?

Yes. Ales to Trails products are sold in retail stores throughout the United States. We offer wholesale pricing for approved retailers and gift shops

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What are your most popular designs?

Some customer favorites include:

• Welcome Up North More Trees Less A**holes
• Morning Wood
• Only You Can Prevent Stupidity
• I Put Out
• Bigfoot Lions T Shirt
• Stud Hunting T Shirt
• Unsalted & Unbothered
• Michigander Collection

What materials are your shirts made from?

Most of our apparel is printed on premium poly/cotton blend garments that are soft, comfortable, and designed to last through years of adventures.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. We ship throughout the United States and carefully package every order from our Northern Michigan studio.

Do you sell apparel for dog lovers?

Absolutely. We offer custom dog trucker hats, dog hoodies, and apparel designed for adventurous dogs and the humans who love them.

What Michigan-inspired products do you sell?

We create apparel inspired by:

• Petoskey Stones
• Lake Michigan
• Lake Superior
• The Great Lakes
• Up North Michigan
• Detroit sports culture
• Northern Michigan outdoor adventures
• Hiking and camping destinations throughout Michigan

What is the meaning behind Ales to Trails?

The name Ales to Trails reflects two things we love most: outdoor adventure and enjoying a great craft beer after a day spent exploring. Whether you're hiking a trail, fishing a river, camping under the stars, or relaxing at a brewery, our apparel is designed for people who love the outdoors.

Where can I shop Ales to Trails?

You can shop online at AlesToTrails.com or visit our retail location in Boyne City, Michigan.

Does Ales to Trails support outdoor recreation?

Yes. Our brand is built around encouraging people to get outside, explore new places, support local businesses, and create memories through outdoor adventures.