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This summer the Greater Grand Rapids area will have another brewery for beer lovers to quench their thirst at: Perrin Brewing Company. Even though they’re not open yet, they had a special “First Drip” tapping last week of their Vanilla Porter at Hopcat in downtown Grand Rapids. I’ve been to Hopcat when it’s busy and slow. On a Tuesday evening they usually draw a decent crowd thanks to their half off beer special starting at 6pm, but last Tuesday was something special.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Four Michigan Breweries Awarded 7 Medals at 2012 World Beer Cup
Written by Barb Starr
Four Michigan breweries – Bastone, Dragonmead, Founders and Kuhnhenn – are among those from around the world to received awards from an elite international panel of judges in the 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup.
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Tuesday, May 08, 2012
We need your help for Grand Rapids to WIN Beer City USA!
Written by Ryan Ranspach
Grand Rapids is on the cusp of something very exciting. A few years ago, the venerable Yoda of American home brewing, Charlie Papazian, started a national poll contest called, "Beer City USA". The idea was to create a poll that went beyond sales statistics and market research to determine where in the country the most excitement and enthusiasm existed for craft beer. As craft beer has always been more about people rather than huge numbers and output, it was fitting that a poll like this be created. It gave the true lovers of craft beer a voice and the chance to stand up and declare their town, "Beer City USA"!
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Monday, May 07, 2012
Connect with Granite City for Free Mug Club Membership and Special Deals this Week
Written by Barb Starr
Granite City Food & Brewery opens its first location in Troy, Michigan on May 8th and the newrestaurant & brewery is part of a long-time dream of President & Founder Steve Wagenheim andChief Concept Officer Dean Oakey, who both grew up in the Detroit area. The new restaurant &brewery is located at 699 West Big Beaver Road (off I-75, next to the PNC Bank Building) in Troy.
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Friday, May 04, 2012
Falling Down Beer Company acquires location for SE Michigan’s Newest Microbrewery
Written by Barb Starr
Falling Down Beer Company (FDBC) today announced they have agreed to lease a building located at 2270 East 10 Mile Road, Warren, Michigan, 48091. The location is currently operating as My Mother’s Place Restaurant. As part of the agreement, My Mother’s Place will continue to operate until the microbrewery is licensed and will redesign their menu to bring high quality pub food to the brewery.
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Michigan Beer Cellar is Getting Ready to Celebrate Their 2 Year Anniversary
Written by Dan VanderKooi
Sparta's Michigan Beer Cellar recently celebrated their 200th batch with “Hop Bomb,” a West Coast style Imperial IPA of 9.1% ABV. I stopped in to try the new batch and also had an opportunity to chat with owner Dan Humphey about the brewery's upcoming 2nd anniversary as well as expanded distribution for their kegs and 6-packs.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Hennessy's in conjunction with Saugatuck Brewing Co. has brought a new Irish Stout to the Muskegon Market
Written by Dan VanderKooi
West Michigan has a solid Irish Stout connection that no one can dispute. Decades ago, Guinness beer was actually brewed right in Muskegon. Founded in 2000, Muskegon is also home to Michigan Irish Music Festival, held in September of each year. A few years ago, and in conjunction with this festival, Schell's of Minnesota introduced "Irish Fest Stout" and rolled it out to tap rooms across Muskegon as well.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
High Five Co-op Brewery is planning to be the first Co-op Brewery in the Midwest
Written by Dan VanderKooi
Ever dream of owning your own brewery? What would you think about owning a brewery co-cooperatively with a bunch of like-minded individuals who all share in a positive vibe with a goal: Having a place to get together, have some fun and brew some beer for themselves and their friends, plus allow others to join in and participate as well?
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Thursday, April 05, 2012
New Brewery Rockford Brewing Company is Hopeful for a July Opening
Written by Dan VanderKooi
The past week I met up with Rockford Brewing Company's Brian Dews, Seth Rivard, and Jeff Sheehan who are very busily and eagerly working at readying the brewery for a hopeful July opening.
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012
New Brewery Pike 51 Brewing Company to Open in Hudsonville Winery
Written by Dan VanderKooi
Yes, Hudsonville will soon have it's second brewery. Right on the heels of White Flame's recent opening comes Pike 51 Brewing Company, an expansion of the already existing Hudsonville Winery. Yes, the addition and remodel have been completed including an amazing bar that just has to be seen to believed (and make sure not to miss out on the embedded shark's tooth.) The Brew House is in place and the Brewmaster has been secured, and he is already busy concocting up numerous fermented beverages sooned to be enjoyed by the masses.
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