German Translation: Grand Opening Celebration CEDAR SPRINGS – Cedar Springs Brewing Company , a German-inspired, family-friendly microbrewery will soon be warming the heart of Main Street in Cedar Springs. The brewery’s grand opening celebration will begin on Friday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and ceremonial first po ...
Read More »Perrin Brewing supports local, national veterans
It’s not uncommon for craft breweries to give back to their community––their established consumer base and growing popularity offers an ideal platform for volunteer efforts, awareness programs, and financial donations. “We took our cause . . . I thought it was very important for us; it’s near and dear to my ...
Read More »Grand Rapids Cocktail Week to educate palates, minds alike
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Cocktail Guild , Michigan Distillers Guild, and Experience GR are teaming up to host 11 days of cocktail appreciation starting this week. From Nov. 11-22, Grand Rapids residents and visitors can take advantage of restaurant specials, educational opportunities, and tastings all celebrating Michigan&rsqu ...
Read More »IPA Challenge Returns to Traverse City
We all have our favorite beers, but what if you had to pick your favorite without knowing what it was? The TC Ale Trail , along with sponsors Drink My Brewcast , M ichigan Hop Alliance , and MI Local Hops, brought back the Traverse City IPA Challenge for its second year. The TC Ale Trail promotes Traverse City brews through several creati ...
Read More »Salt Springs Brewery: Bringing new life to historic building
SALINE – Salt Springs Brewery , a recent addition to the Southeast Michigan beer community, has quickly become a mecca. Officially open since July 31, it has established itself as a must-visit destination not only for its beer, but also for its farm-to-table food and its charming ambiance. The name Salt Springs is a nod to the history ...
Read More »Detroit Fall Beer Festival: The Rise of the Spice
Not that long ago, pumpkin spice did not invade every aspect of our society. Oh, sure, there were pumpkin pies, pumpkin muffins, and the occasional pumpkin cheesecake. But one couldn’t get pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin spice Oreos. Now, of course, that flavor is everywhere—including in our beer. Pumpkin spice signals fall and al ...
Read More »Inaugural Learn To Homebrew Day to be hosted at Gravel Bottom
ADA – Veteran homebrewers, novices, and people-who-just-want-to-drink-beer-outside alike are invited to the first Learn To Homebrew Day hosted at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery and Supply . The brewery and homebrew supply shop is bringing the American Homebrewer’s Association (AHA) event to Ada Nov. 7. The free event will last fro ...
Read More »Five breweries collaborate on Detroit Beer Experiment
DETROIT – Five Detroit breweries will pour their own Weizenbock this week as part of a collaboration that is being called the Detroit Beer Experiment. You can try the individual recipes on tap at Atwater Brewery , Batch Brewing Company , Brew Detroit , Detroit Beer Company , and Motor City Brewing Works . They will also be featured ...
Read More »Experience Grand Rapids unveils Beer City Passport Program
GRAND RAPIDS – Starting today, Grand Rapids residents and tourists alike will have the opportunity to win the title of “Brewsader” and a free T-shirt. Experience Grand Rapids , a local destination marketing organization, has just launched the Beer City Passport program. Individuals who are at least 21 years of age can p ...
Read More »Harmony Hall embodies heritage at new westside location
GRAND RAPIDS – After almost exactly two years in the works, the owners of Harmony Brewing Company opened their massive new restaurant and brewery, Harmony Hall , Oct. 6. A steady flow of patrons filled, but did not crowd, the new space on its first day. Harmony Hall has two floors of seating, 24 taps, and a menu full of different var ...
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