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If the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is true, then the people who attended the Cider Dayze fest in Armada can look forward to many, many days of good health and no doctors’ bills. Hosted by Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill , Cider Dayze was the first of its kind in southeast Michigan. Andrew Blake of Blak ...
Read More »Three Cheers for Tree Beers
August 29, 2015 GRAND RAPIDS — Collaborating for the third year in a row, Grand Rapids area breweries and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks are teaming up once again to raise money for The Brewers Grove Fund. A project created to maximize the tree canopy within the city. Translation: More trees to enjoy savoring our craft beer under! This bee ...
Read More »Bell’s beer to be distributed in Colorado, but not for long
Colorado fans and midwest transplants, rejoice! Bell’s beer will venture west to Colorado during the weeks surrounding the Great American Beer Festival. Starting Sept. 21, Crooked Stave Artisans will temporarily distribute Bell’s beer across its entire distribution footprint including the cities of Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, ...
Read More »White Flame hosts first Flame Fest to celebrate expansion
HUDSONVILLE – White Flame hosted its first annual Flame Fest on Saturday. Celebrating its newly completed expansion, White Flame invited mug club members, Hudsonville residents, and fans of the brewery alike to enjoy the first outdoor festival the brewery has ever hosted. “This is the first time we’re actually roping off out ...
Read More »Lively Weekend of Music and Brews at TC Microbrew Fest
With blue skies, sunshine, and the end of summer looming, the eighth annual Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival captured the spirit of summer in Northern Michigan on Friday and Saturday. This year’s festival atmosphere attracted thousands of people from near and far. Over the course of eight years, it has become known as ...
Read More »Puppies and Beer: Jolly Pumpkin celebrates National Dog Day
DETROIT – Planning on dining out tomorrow? Why not pair your meal with beer, puppies, and a deal? In celebration of National Dog Day, Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery will be hosting a pet food drive to benefit the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) on Wednesday, Aug. 26. all day from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Those who choose to donate and ...
Read More »Fermenta triumphs in first year: shares growing vision for the future
This past Sunday, August 23, 2015, Fermenta ushered in its one year anniversary with craft professionals, enthusiasts, and supporters alike at Block Brewing in Howell, Michigan. As a supporter of all things craft in Michigan, Fermenta included a variety of vendors in the event—from various hop farm representatives, to craft industry boo ...
Read More »Beards Brewery celebrates three years
Beards Brewery celebrated its third anniversary on Saturday with a special Three Years of Beards event. In its first three years, Beards has established itself within the Petoskey community and has grown intentionally with compassion and careful consideration. Founders Peter Manthei and Ben Slocum started with a small one-barrel system and a ...
Read More »MittenBrew.com Under New Ownership
MittenBrew.com readers have come to know us as a leading resource for information about the people, places, and events in Michigan’s thriving craft beverage scene. This time the news we’re reporting is about us. We have a new owner. Steph Harding, well known for her photography work, stepped up to the helm when legal transfer of th ...
Read More »Pike 51 Brewing Co: Growing Sour Program
Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewing Co. is a small brewery also connected to the Hudsonville Winery in, you guessed it, Hudsonville, Michigan. It may not have enormous brewing capacity like Bell’s or Founders, but Pike 51 is absolutely worthy of being on everyone’s radar for their killer brews. In particular, I’ve discovered a love ...
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