Oktoberfest Dinner & Brew Cruise on MI Princess

Barfly Ventures will host a free screening of the yet-to-be-released feature documentary, “Blood, Sweat & Beer” at Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) and HopCat - Detroit. The film showcases the efforts and passion of the craft beer industry. Barfly hopes the documentary will show the immense dedication that goes into the explosive growth of the craft beer industry and will engage and inspire the local brewing community here in Michigan.

Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC), will celebrate its second anniversary with two limited-edition bottle releases, a special draft release, a special brunch buffet and drink specials all day, Saturday December 6th.

BarFly Ventures will offer a free meal on Veteran’s Day (Tuesday, Nov. 11) for all military veterans and active duty military personnel at Grand Rapids Brewing Company, HopCat, McFadden’s, and Stella’s Lounge. The offer includes a choice of an entrée, salad, or sandwich and a soft drink.

Tickets for BarFly Ventures’ second annual Halloween on Ionia (HOI) event will go on sale at the Halloween on Ionia ticket release party at McFadden’s Irish Saloon. The release party, held on Saturday, Oct. 4, will feature drink specials, haunted décor and live DJs throughout the night. Guests can purchase HOI tickets for $10 starting at 4 p.m. Following the release party, HOI tickets will be available for purchase at all BarFly establishments (McFadden’s, Stella’s Lounge, HopCat and Grand Rapids Brewing Company) and online at www.halloweenonionia.com.

For the second year in a row, over twenty Grand Rapids area breweries are teaming up with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to raise money for their Urban Forest Project, an initiative to maximize the tree canopy in all parts of the city.

Here we are, just a few days away from WINTER BEERFEST! I have assembled my top 25 list for this year, and my is it sounding delicious! Breweries from all over the state are bringing their brightest and best for the festival, anxious to share their fantastic brew with all of you!

Irish on Ionia, The Annual St. Patrick's Day Street Party hosted by McFadden's Irish Saloon, is back and bigger than ever. Celebrating it's 4th year! This year the festival will streach from Oakes to Fulton, one block further than the previouis three years, from 7AM to 11PM.

A top 25 list is quite the challenge, I can't emphasize that enough. It was a very difficult process for me to get a solidified list because there is so much amazing beer in this state!

Grand Rapids Brewing Company recently celebrated it’s first year anniversary with an all-day celebration including specialty releases, music, and a sausage eating contest.

 

Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) will celebrate its one year anniversary as Michigan’s first all-organic brewpub with a sausage-eating contest, signature beers, and live music. The party will be held at GRBC on Saturday, Dec. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.