Brewing a Dream in Small Town Michigan | Chris Swanson & Amy Shindorf
Brewing a Dream in Small Town Michigan | Chris Swanson & Amy Shindorf  
Podcast: The Working Class Podcast with Chris Swanson
Published On: Tue Mar 24 2026
Description: In this episode, Chris sits down with Amy Shindorf, owner and “chief taster” of Four Leaf Brewing. Amy shares how she transitioned from working as an environmental and natural resource specialist to launching a thriving craft brewery in historic downtown Clare. She discusses the entrepreneurial journey behind building Four Leaf Brewing, her focus on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients, and the next chapter as she works to open a new brewery in Mt. Pleasant with her husband now joining the business full-time.