Oktoberfest Dinner & Brew Cruise on MI Princess

It’s hard to believe now, as Michigan tops 200 operating breweries, but back in 1995, Grizzly Peak in Ann Arbor was among only a handful of brewing establishments in the state. To celebrate the 20th anniversary milestone, head brewer Duncan Williams was joined by a number of notable Grizzly Peak alumni June 25 to brew a special commemorative beer, XX Pale Ale.

Saugatuck Brewing Company celebrated their 10 Year Anniversary on Sunday, June 14th with barrel aged bottle releases, food and drink specials, and party complete with live music and free appetizers. The main pub/restaurant was running 10 special $10 deals all days long which included $10 flights, food and merchandise deals, and $10 growlers with fill. The celebration party itself took started at 2:00 p.m. in the brewery’s Singapore Room and was free to attend.

Pike 51 Brewing Co. recently celebrated their 3-year anniversary along with the 6-year anniversary of the Hudsonville Winery where the brewery makes it’s home. Live music, food, and wine and beer specials took place all day long for the tented event outside the winery. Several speciality beers were tapped for the occasion as well as anniversary bottled beer and wine releases. Pulled pork sandwiches were on the lunch menu for the day, with an all-you-can eat buffet including chicken starting in the afternoon and into the evening.

Founders Fest is the one day of the year in the summer that Founders Brewing Co. closes the doors to their taproom and invites everybody of drinking age to join them for a street party and music fest right outside the brewery. There is also food and entertainment and of course Founders is also known for some of the best beer in the world. The party starts early in the afternoon and goes late into the night. Getting there early is always best before the crowds get thick and lines get long but sticking around always pays off to stay for the later bands and who knows what they will tap next at the Specialty tent?