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Thursday, July 20, 2017
2nd Annual Barry County Brewfest Kick Off Unique Event Is Hosted In A Different Community Each Year
Written by Paul Starr
With Michigan’s craft beer industry continuing to expand annually, in 2016 Barry County got its first ‘taste’ of what the excitement is all about with the launch of the Barry County BrewFest. Held in downtown Middleville last August, the inaugural event attracted nearly 1,000 attendees from throughout the region – despite torrential rain and tornado warnings in neighboring counties.
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Monday, June 12, 2017
More Bands, More Beer, More Burn at Burning Foot Beer Festival
Written by Aimee West
Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Beach will ignite on August 26, 2017, for the 3rd Annual Burning Foot Beer Festival. Serving as Michigan’s only barefoot beer festival on the sand, festival goers can enjoy some of the finest craft beer found in the Great Lakes region, revel in local art and food, groove to local and national music acts, and take in the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan.
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As Kalamazoo’s reputation for world-class beer continues to grow, so too will the number of opportunities to visit those breweries as part of a walking tour with West Michigan Beer Tours.
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Monday, May 08, 2017
10th Michigan Cask Ale Festival at Ashley’s to Showcase Largest Selection in the State
Written by Paul Starr 
The Michigan Cask Ale Festival returns Saturday, May 13, to Ashley’s Beer & Grill, 7525 Wayne Road. The Festival is the largest offering of cask-conditioned craft beers at one time anywhere in the state.
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We’re happy to announce that the following 60 Michigan breweries will be participating in the 4th annual Beerfest at the Ballpark. This festival will feature over 300 beers plus a great cider, mead, spirts and wine selection. We have something to please everyone from the beer enthusiast to the craft beer newcomer.
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Monday, April 03, 2017
West Michigan Beer Tours is teaming up with Discover Kalamazoo and the American Cornhole Organization to host a mini cornhole challenge and brewery tour on April 6.
Written by Paul Starr
Join several professional cornhole players and officials on this unique brewery tour as part of the American Cornhole Organization’s Kalamazoo Major event.
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Monday, February 20, 2017
Raise a Pint to Freedom Toast Small and Independent Brewers During American Craft Beer Week® — May 15-21, 2017—
Written by Paul Starr
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Brewers Association has declared American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), a nationwide celebration of the small and independent craft brewers that make America’s beer culture so exceptional. The weeklong celebration provides a platform for craft brewers and beer lovers to celebrate craft beer. From May 15-21, brewers across all 50 states will hold events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more.
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Kalamazoo Irish Fest is kicking off the month of St. Patrick’s Day by partnering with West Michigan Beer Tours for an Irish beer-themed brewery tour on Saturday, March 4.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Hundreds Sample Unique Homebrews at Arbor’s Annual Rat Fest
Written by David Bardallis
It’s no secret that Arbor Brewing’s founders Matt and Rene Greff came out of Michigan’s thriving homebrewing scene. And today, with more than two decades in the commercial brewing industry, they still pay homage to their roots with Rat Fest, an annual event featuring dozens of beers created by area homebrewing clubs.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
Michigan Brewers Guild Presents 2017 Tom Burns Award to Rex Halfpenny – Publisher of Michigan Beer Guide
Written by Paul Starr
The Michigan Brewers Guild presented the 2017 Tom Burns Award to Rex Halfpenny, publisher of the Michigan Beer Guide, at its annual conference Thursday night at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. This is the 20th Anniversary of the Michigan Beer Guide and the Michigan Brewers Guild.
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