
Paul Starr
Paul Starr is the creator of the I'm a Beer Hound and one of the organizer and the driving force behind Art & Craft Beerfest, Lansing Beer Fest, Beerfest at the Ballpark Spring & Fall. When he's not working on Beer Hound he's probably watching the Lions, Tigers or Red Wings. Being a recent new Dad of twins, he doesn't have much extra time these days for mischief.
Friday, January 13, 2017
North Peak Releases Stormy Oat IPA
New Year, New Beer. Headed your way this month is a new style of IPA for North Peak, an East Coast IPA called Stormy.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
Spanish Beer Dinner Kicks Off 4th Annual Dark & Stormcloudy Film & Beer Series
Stormcloud Brewing Company and The Garden Theater are partnering for a fourth year to present the Dark & Stormcloudy Film and Beer Series. The series pairs award-winning foreign films with small batch darkbeers, handcrafted specifically for each movie by Stormcloud Brewing Company.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
2017 Art & Craft BeerFest is coming Jan. 27th & 28th to REO Town
The 2017 Art & Craft BeerFest will be held on Friday, January 27th from 6pm to 10pm (5pm for VIP) and Saturday, January 28th from 5pm to 10pm (4pm for VIP). The Festival will be kicked off with a ceremonial firkin tapping on January 27th at 5pm.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Short's Brewing Co. Announces Distribution of Two Beers for Independent Accounts Only
In an effort to reaffirm their commitment to local, Michigan small businesses, Short’s Brewing Company announces the distribution of two brews for independent Michigan accounts only. Publican Porter, a classic Short’s brew and Chief Hopper, a brand new Double IPA will be distributed to interested Michigan accounts with fewer than five locations nationwide. Both Publican Porter and Chief Hopper will be available in six-packs of 12oz bottles and various keg sizes.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Schmohz Beer and Wings Pairing at REO Town Pub
We have one beer tasting event for December. This month's pairing will take place Monday, December 12th at REO Town Pub where we will sample smoked wings made from Saddleback BBQ and paired with beers from Schmohz Brewery.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Sample Regional & Global Fare at the 9th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
More than 18,000 people are expected to enjoy a vast menu of food and beverage at the 9th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival coming up Nov. 17-19 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2016
The Session Room: Let No Beer Go Untouched November
As The Session Room prepares for its third month open for business in the heart of Ann Arbor’s Westside, the promise of live music will finally be fulfilled! The month of November is filled to the foam with events for every interest and palate as the new Southeast Michigan craft brew destination vows “let no beer go untouched” and welcomes the beginning of a new season.
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Monday, November 07, 2016
Mountain Town Beer and Soup Pairing at REO Town Pub

For November, we'll be offering one pairing event at REO Town Pub with beer samples paired with some soul-warming soup, a perfect pairing to fend off the cold winds of fall.
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Monday, November 07, 2016
New Event “Dark Beer, Dark Side” to Premiere at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Partnership with Brewery Vivant
Spend an evening on the dark side on this year’s Black Friday at the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM)! The Museum, in partnership with Brewery Vivant, just announced that a new event, Dark Beer, Dark Side will be held on Friday, November 25.
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Friday, November 04, 2016
Short's Brewing Co. Attempts To Clear Popular Flagship Brand HUMA® in Recent Political Scandal
Family owned Short’s Brewing Company, known for producing fearlessly creative beers in the hinterlands of Northern, MI, has found themselves abreast a recent political scandal involving popular flagship IPA, Huma Lupa Licious®.
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