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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Saugatuck Brewing Company releases “Michigan Wheat Ale”
Written by Paul Starr
Saugatuck Brewing Company has collaborated with growers Michigan Malts of Shepherd, MI and Empire Hop Farm of Empire, MI in producing their summer seasonal release, “Michigan Wheat Ale.”
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Dutch Days Celebration Planned for April 25-28
With a nod to the arrival of spring and the region’s Dutch culture, Harmony Brewing Company proudly announces the release of its latest brew. Grote Pier Double IPA boasts literally double the ingredients of Harmony’s normal IPA, including a massive amount of hops like Northern Brewer and Chinook. Made with a huge grain bill, including rye to add spiciness and complexity, this one of the biggest beers in Harmony’s portfolio with a 9.5% ABV.
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Seasonal favorite will be distributed on draft and in bottles
Greenbush Brewing Company in Sawyer, Michigan is set to release its spring and summer seasonal beer Sunspot beginning the week of April 1. The refreshing wheat beer will be available on draft at restaurants and bars and in bottles at craft beer retailers across the state of Michigan.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Grand Rapids Society of Beer introduces Beer City Grand Series
Written by Dan VanderKooi
When the Grand Rapids Society of Beers announced their latest collaborative beer among local breweries would be a series of Imperial-strength brews to debut during Grand Rapids Beer Week, I knew I was due for another brewery tour. Dubbed the Beer City Grand Series, this collaboration was similar to last Grand Pumpkin release last fall, with each participating brewery offering up their own recipe with a common theme, and this time the theme was to brew some of the biggest and strongest beers the breweries have to offer.
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Kiss my Scottish Arse
OG 1084 / 24 IBU / 9.3% ABV
In the spirit of Great Uncle McGlean, this Great Ale will not only lift your kilt, but raise ye spirit to an attitude of mighty altitude. Presented with the best of malts, grains and the select hops, it will not be for the faint of pint raisers. Bring your bonnie lass and hold on!
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Shanty Creek Resorts and Short’s Brewing Co. to Release Custom Winter Brew
Written by Paul Starr
Shanty Creek Resorts (SCR) is partnering with Short’s Brewing Company, the regionally and nationally acclaimed brewpub in Bellaire, MI, to develop a custom beer celebrating Shanty Creek’s 50th Anniversary (1963-2013).
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Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Hooligan Strikes Again! North Peak’s Pumpkin Ale Returns…in Bottle Form
Written by Paul Starr
The shenanigans continue as North Peak Brewing Company announces the return of Hooligan – a hoppy 5.5ABV/35IBU pumpkin beer, just in time for the fall harvest season. For the first time, Hooligan makes is arrival not only on draft but also in the brand’s trademark 12-ounce stubby-bottle 6-packs.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Brew produced in celebration of city's new Beer City USA title and Craft Beer Month
Written by Barb Starr
Grand Rapids has yet another reason to toast the town. Ten area breweries have teamed to create Beer City Pale Ale, a new craft beer produced in celebration of both the city's newest title and Craft Beer Month beginning July 1.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saugatuck Brewing Company launches “Brewer’s Reserve Series” with Continuum IPA
Written by Barb Starr
Saugatuck Brewing Company today introduced the first style of the Brewer’s Reserve Series, Continuum IPA. A continually hopped India Pale Ale brewed with Centennial, Cascade, Nugget and Summit hops,Continuum IPA has an ABV of 8.5% and comes in at 110 IBUs. The next release, Double Diamond Black will release in October and Hop-Scotch Ale January, 2013. All three limited release offerings are in the 8-8.5% ABV range and are specifically targeted to the high gravity craft beer drinker. They will all be available in 4-packs and on tap throughout Michigan.
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Last week, Brewery Vivant once again tapped an old favorite: Big Red Coq, a “Hoppy Belgo-American Red Ale”. It feels weird saying “old favorite” when referencing something from a brewery that’s less than two years old, but…it seems they have at least one beer and hundreds, if not thousands of followers that make those words good to use.
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