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If April is the cruelest month, then February must be the nastiest — unrelenting cold, unattractive snow banks and black ice where you least expect it. But this February looked a lot brighter at the corner of State and Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, where the most recent branch of HopCat opened. Over 100 beers are available on tap &mda ...

Michigan’s own Madonna once sang that “some boys kiss me, some boys hug me, I think they’re okay…” She went on to divulge that Mr. Right was always that man with the cold hard cash. Money is great, but I want to tweak those lyrics a little to say that the man with the beer is (usually) Mr. Right. And he is even mo ...

During a time of year when the skies are grey and the temperatures are sub-zero, the Traverse City Winter Microbrew & Music Festival provides the reprieve so many need. The sixth rendition of this winter festival was held on Saturday and recreated the fun, vibrant and supportive atmosphere that Traverse City has become known for. While simi ...

GRAND RAPIDS — Sunshine, a brisk breeze, good beer and the smell of grill smoke are the makings of the perfect winter festival. All of the above were present at Saturday’s second annual Founders Firkin Freezeout, which featured grilled kielbasa kebabs, ice sculpting and up to 42 available varieties of firkin-conditioned beer. & ...

Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name?” The people, places and things in our lives all have names, but how and why those names are chosen is constantly evolving. For instance, you won’t find any ‘stewardesses’ on any flights to Bombay (now Mumbai), sports stadiums are now named after insurance conglomerat ...

ROCKFORD — MittenBrew.com, the leading source for Michigan craft libation news, reviews and event coverage, has announced it has teamed up with Rockford Brewing Company to release its second collaborative beer. The beer, named Grandma’s Cookies, will be released at a Feb. 24 release party at Rockford Brewing Company beginning at 5 p ...

There were no tuxes, no ball gowns, no fireworks, no speeches and no cake. More appropriately, the city of Howell decided to ring in Michigan’s birthday with local beer and local film — two forms of craft that we Michiganders take great pride in. The ticketed birthday bash began at Eternity Brewing where guests were invited to a cas ...

Rockford Brewing Company is a product of the town, very much a part of this small west Michigan community. Situated along the Rogue River in the heart of downtown, the outside of the building boasts touches of natural wood, alluding to the warmth you’ll find inside. Enter into the building and you’ll find the main pub — with t ...

On Feb. 7, the Traverse City Winter Microbrew & Music Festival will once again take over downtown. Over 50 breweries will be represented at the festival and four music stages will be rocking with great music throughout the day. Breweries come from near and far each year for this event. Local breweries at this year’s festival incl ...

BYRON CENTER — In the craft industry, an open house means to bring the latest brew talk, your beer and a friend. For the open house at Pilot Malt House’s new location, everyone was invited — industry professionals, home brewers, craft industry members and plenty of tagalong friends who just like drinking beer and want to learn ...