In the beginning, 1997 to be precise, there were approximately 30 breweries with membership in the newly minted Michigan Brewers Guild . The purpose of their inception was to form an alliance to promote our state’s emerging beer industry and advocate in legislative matters. Two decades later, with their support and guidance, that number ...
Read More »Short’s Brewing Co. Announces Partnership with Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Elk Rapids, Mich. – Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire and Elk Rapids, MI announces plans to partner with The Lagunitas Brewing Company based in Petaluma, CA, America’s ninth largest brewery. The partnership stems from Short’s desire to successfully navigate the ever-evolving craft market while maintaining its creative ...
Read More »3rd Annual Beerfest on the Bridge
Portland, MI– On Saturday, Aug. 12 , the Portland Main Street Program presents Beerfest on the Bridge from 3 – 8 p.m. on the historic Veterans Memorial Bridge in downtown Portland. Constructed in 1890, the bridge offers a historic and exciting entrance into downtown Portland. With the boardwalk and Grand Rive ...
Read More »Craft Breweries Across the U.S. Unveil Their Beer Recipes
Boulder, Colo. – Love beer? And your nearby brewery? Celebrating local, independent breweries, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the leading community for homebrewers—today unveiled its inaugural 50-State Commercial Beer Clone Recipes Guide. The AHA compiled the list, which features recipes scaled down to 5 ...
Read More »Cheboygan Brewing Co: Absolutely Pure and Well Brewed
“Today is a slammed day,” says Brian Lindsay, brewer at Cheboygan Brewing Company (CBC). It’s packaging day at CBC, meaning hundreds of cases of empty cans have just been dropped off, filling the brewery from floor to ceiling. It’s a veritable maze of Blueberry Wheat, Lighthouse Amber, and of course, Blood Orange Honey. ...
Read More »B. Nektar Celebrates 9th Anniversary
Ferndale, Mich — Seriously, we are celebrating 9 years of this meadery being open. Feels much longer, maybe it’s like dog years. That could be a thing, right? Well anyway, we wanted to announce to the masses that we are NINE! Oh and we are throwing a party for it, August 5th . Actually, we are throwing parties all week. ...
Read More »Enter for a Chance to Win the Ultimate Bell’s Experience
COMSTOCK, Mich. – Bell’s Brewery is excited to announce a unique opportunity to enjoy Bell’s beer – The Ultimate Bell’s Experience Sweepstakes. “We are extremely proud of our community and this is an incredible way to introduce two lucky fans to Kalamazoo and Comstock to see first-hand how their favorite bee ...
Read More »Founders Brewing Announces the Release of Green Zebra
Founders Brewing Co. announced today that they will launch Green Zebra, a gose-style ale brewed with watermelon and sea salt. Debuting this August, Green Zebra will be the fifth release Founders has brewed for ArtPrize, an open international art competition which takes place each fall in the brewery’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.& ...
Read More »CELLARMEN’S CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF MEAD, CIDER, BEER
Hazel Park, MI– Cellarmen’s celebrates its first anniversary with special hours and releases Monday, October 17 , but the party lasts all weekend long. The celebration will get an early start Friday, October 14 when Bluegrass trio Behind The Times stops by the taproom to play some tunes from 8pm-11pm . The party continues Satur ...
Read More »Founders Announces Second Backstage Series Beer of 2016
Founders announced today that is will release Lizard of Koz, an imperial stout brewed with blueberries, chocolate and vanilla aged in bourbon barrels, as the second Backstage Series beer of 2016. This is the first time Founders has released Lizard of Koz. This one is near and dear to our hearts. Our Brewmaster, Jeremy Kosmicki, wanted to make ...
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