Some Interesting Beers on Short's Q1 Specialty Release List
As we hunker down for what may be a long winter in the "nothing to do, nowhere to go" sense, the brewers from Bellaire and Elk Rapids, Short's Brewing has released its list of first quarter specialty...
View ArticleFinally, A U.P. Beer Is On Its Way To Kalamazoo
So where do you think the brew will end up in Kalamazoo? Continue reading…
View ArticleRiver Saint Joe Beer And Their Addictive Game
The owners of River Saint Joe Brewery in Buchanan Michigan have certainly gotten creative in keeping social distancing protocol in-check Continue reading…
View ArticleBell’s Just Made Oberon a Whole Lot Boozier With the Addition of Bourbon
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View Article35 Incredible Michigan Breweries You Have to Visit
When it comes to craft beer, Michigan definitely knows a thing or two. What are some of your favorite breweries that either made the list or should be added? Continue reading…
View ArticleLatest Rankings Get This Kalamazoo Beer Drinker’s Competitive Ire Up
This Kalamazoo lover of beer (me) is normally a pretty level-headed person... in the same way that, say, a Michigan or Michigan State fan normally is a pretty level-headed person except for those one...
View ArticleWhat You May Have Missed at Michigan's Winter Beer Fest 2022
The 16th annual Michigan Brewer's Guild Winter Beer Festival took place February 26, 2022. Here's a look at all the fun you may have missed! Continue reading…
View ArticleAs Oberon Day Nears, Is Kalamazoo’s Bell’s Still A ‘Craft’ Beer?
We're a few days away from what is essentially a state holiday, Oberon Day. But what has happened since the last Oberon Day and the one on March 21st begs the question: Is Bell's still a craft brewer...
View Article‘Give a Craft’ Beer Trail Passport Expands in Southwest Michigan
The 'Give a Craft' beer trail passport is bigger this year. It's from Discover Kalamazoo, to get more people to visit and spend money in Kalamazoo and Area Code 269, Continue reading…
View ArticleReport: Craft Beer is Big Business and Bell’s Is Still a Major Player
The craft beer business is showing no signs of slowing down, according to an industry website. Continue reading…
View ArticleWax Wings Brewing on Gull Road Finally Opening Friday
Although the outdoor signage has been up since last winter, the newest player on Kalamazoo's beer scene, Wax Wings Brewing, opens its door on Friday. Continue reading…
View ArticleIf You Thought Kellogg’s Would Never Make Beer…You’re In for a Surprise
Kellogg's Corn Flakes- not just for breakfast anymore. The Battle Creek based company is moving into the world of craft beer. Continue reading…
View ArticleCraft Brews And Christmas Tunes In Kalamazoo
We are getting closer and closer to the holidays, which for me means, Christmas music, craft beers, good company, and most of all happy times and good memories. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown Affecting Kalamazoo’s Craft Beer Industry
Will the shutdown end in time to help our local, small breweries get back to business, or will this event separate the wheat from the chaff? Continue reading…
View ArticleKalamazoo Brewery Hosting Beer & Girl Scout Cookie Pairing
Tibbs brewing company in Kalamazoo is hosting the event and pairing an assortment of girl scout cookies with their craft beer. Continue reading…
View ArticleApparently We Have A Drinking Problem In Michigan
Michigan is quickly becoming the beer capital of the United States. That may not be all it's cracked up to be though, considering we are one of the highest states when it comes to drinking too much...
View ArticleLucky Charms in a Craft Beer?
A Lucky Charms IPA comes out in March. What cereal would you rather taste in your beer? Continue reading…
View ArticleKalamazoo Ribfest Beer/Wine List: Local, Cold and Eclectic
The annual Ribfest celebration gets underway Thursday, and again this year, the beer list will be both plentiful, eclectic, and Michigan will be well represented. Continue reading…
View ArticleIf You Like Beer, Your Celebration of K-zoo's Brew Is Here
August 3rd is 'International Beer Day' (on of many peoples happiest days of the year)! Continue reading…
View ArticleGet Lit with New S’more Flavored Beer
Perrin Brewing Company has created a a malt beverage that tastes like a melted marshmallow with chocolate on a graham cracker: S'more Stout. Continue reading…
View ArticleBell's Wins Top Beer Title Again With Two Of The Top Five Beers
You get a little tired of the hype from up 131. Beer City, Shhhmeer City. Bell's Brewery is once again home to the best beer in the country. Continue reading…
View ArticleWest Michigan Now Home to State's First Gluten-Free Taproom
Brewery Nyx in Grand Rapids is Michigan's first and only gluten-free brewery and celebrated the grand opening of their new taproom in July 2022. Continue reading…
View ArticleTake A Look at Constantine's Newest Brewery: River Trade Brewing
Constantine, Michigan celebrates the grand opening of its newest craft brewery River Trade Brewing Co. downtown at the site of the former Constantine Brewing Co. Continue reading…
View ArticleBarn Brewers Brewery in Lawton Announces Upcoming Closure
Barn Brewers Brewery in Lawton, Michigan announces their upcoming closure after seven years in business on August 27, 2022. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Brewery in Downtown Three Rivers Eyes September Opening
Useless Creatures Brewing Co is set to open in September in downtown Three Rivers, Michigan in the former Kelsey Block Brewing Co. space. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Holland Brewing Finally Set to Open New Battle Creek Brewpub
Michigan's largest independent craft brewer, New Holland Brewing Company, announces the opening of their newest brewpub in Battle Creek, Michigan. Continue reading…
View ArticleOne of Michigan's Oldest Wineries Offers Unique New Airbnb Stay
Warner Vineyards, one of Michigan's oldest vineyards, celebrates the grand opening of their historic 1912 train car turned Airbnb in Paw Paw, MI. Continue reading…
View ArticleRidiculous Myths About Michigan That Other States Believe
The stuff that people from other states believe to be true about Michigan is bonkers. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat is Heronmark? New Business Set to Open in Downtown Allegan
Owners Ben and Katelynn Ramsay, recipients of Michigan's Match on Main grant, will open the Heronmark beer production facility and tasting room in downtown Allegan in 2023. Continue reading…
View ArticleAward Winning Craft Brewery Listed For Sale in Bridgman
Tapistry Brewing in Bridgman, Michigan is listed for sale at $1.8 million. Sale includes licenses, recipes, branding, equipment and furnishings, and real estate. Continue reading…
View ArticleBrewery Could Soon Fill Former Big Apple Bagels on S. Westnedge
MLive reports Apoptosis Brewing Co. owned by Andrew Birr and Dustin Johnson could fill the former Big Apple Bagels on S. Westnedge in Kalamazoo. Continue reading…
View ArticleKalamazoo's Newest Brewery, Apoptosis, Eyes Grand Opening
The newest brewery to join Kalamazoo, Michigan's craft beer scene, Apoptosis Brewing Company eyes a January 2023 grand opening. Continue reading…
View ArticleKalamazoo's Newest Brewery, Apoptosis, Opening on S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo's latest brewery, Apoptosis, will open on Day 2 of Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week. Continue reading…
View ArticleVandals Break Nearly 100 Windows At Van Buren County Brewery
Vandals destroyed equipment and broke nearly 100 windows at DirtBag Brewing Company, a new and aspiring brewery in Gobles, Michigan. Continue reading…
View ArticleYet Another West Michigan Brewery Goes Up For Sale in Wayland
OpenRoad Brewery in Wayland, Michigan is for sale including a 2 bedroom apartment above the taproom and "the oldest standing building in downtown Wayland." Continue reading…
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