Central Regional Meeting Cafe
One of the most spirited highlights of CERM 2025 —the Bourbon Pull at Hunter’s Ale House , happened Friday, October 17th in Mt. Pleasant, MI. This lively evening event was more than just a tasting—it was a fundraiser supporting the Midland ACS Project SEED Program , which provides research opportunities for economically diverse high school students.
Featured selections included bourbons from Buffalo Trace, Garrison Brothers, Blue Run, Heaven Hill, Old Forester, and whiskeys from Cleveland Whiskey, 3 Bridges, EverNorth , and more.
Earlier that afternoon, the Chemistry of Bourbon: Instrument to Taste Analysis session at CERM, featured talks by and Beth Lorsbach. The Audience learned how analytical chemistry meets sensory science, then put theory into practice at the Bourbon Pull.
A lively crowd participated in the Project SEED Bourbon Pull Fundraiser.
Regen Silvestri, one of the bourbon experts who spoke at CERM, proudly displays the bottle he received during the event.
Chris Bodurow, ACS President-Elect, pulled one of the best bottles of the event, a Blanton's
Straight from the Barrel.
