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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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Frankenmuth Beer and Breakfast Pairing at REO Town Pub
Written by Paul Starr
For our first pairing of the year, we'll be offering a unique pairing event Beer and Breakfast. The event will be held on Monday, February 5th at REO Town Pub and this will feature beer from Frankenmuth Brewery out of Michigan's #1 tourist destination Frankenmuth, Michigan.
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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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This St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, Sullivan’s Public House will expand to accommodate even more revelers by hosting the holiday in its own pub as well as an adjacent property. The owners will transform the extended space into Michigan’s own St. James Gate style Pop-up Guinness Bar at 21 N. Washington Street. St. James Gate is the original Dublin-based brewery where Guinness was first brewed in 1979. The one-day event will pay tribute to this internationally-known beer birthplace. Not only will pints of Guinness and pours of Jameson be flowing the Pop-up Guinness Bar, but it will play host to a full day of authentic, live Irish music and dance. Bagpipes, Irish dancers, DJs and full live bands will keep the party going from morning until night, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Expect surprises and giveaways.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Sullivan’s Public House teams with Griffin Claw Brewing Co. to craft a new Irish ale
Written by Paul Starr 
Irish and American beer-making traditions are about to collide at one local establishment, and the results are sure to be delicious.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Perrin Brewing Donates $20,000 to Kids’ Food Basket from Charity Event Ice Jam Winter Festival
Written by Paul Starr
On Saturday, January 28th, 2017 the generous, craft beer-loving folks of West Michigan attended Perrin Brewing’s first Ice Jam Winter Festival, a donation based event designed to benefit Kids’ Food Basket and attack childhood hunger to provide kids in the community withnourishment they need to reach their full potential. This day long event brought in a total of 2,151 pounds of food donations and $20,000 in proceeds. A celebratory presentation of the check from Perrin staff to Kids’ Food Basket will take place at Kids’ Food Basket on Wednesday, February 8th at2pm.
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Bell's Brewery, Inc. is proud to announce that effective Feb. 1, Laura Bell, co-owner, has assumed the role of CEO.
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Thursday, February 02, 2017
Sullivan’s Public House Teams With Griffin Claw Brewing Co. To Craft A New Irish Ale
Written by Paul Starr
Irish and American beer-making traditions are about to collide at one local establishment, and the results are sure to be delicious.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
Jolly Pumpkin Releases Sobrehumano Palena`ole—a collaboration beer with Maui Brewing Company
Written by Paul Starr
Nearly 5 years since the last release, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is proud to announce the return of Sobrehumano Palena`ole. This collaboration with Maui Brewing Company was originally released in the summer of 2012 and since then it has been one of the brewery’s most asked about beers. You’ve asked and we finally listened, Sobrehumano Palena`ole will be released nationally beginning February 6.
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