This June marks the fourth anniversary of Stormcloud Brewing Company opening its doors in downtown Frankfort. The northern Michigan brewery plans to celebrate its “Beerthday” on Saturday, June 17 with a pub party and two fundraising events. Both events will raise funding for the Betsie Valley Trail, a 22-mile pathway for bikers and hikers stretching across Benzie County.

As the weather begins to heat up, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. invites both human and canine guests to enjoy a meal on its open-air patio in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. Located on the corner of West Washington and Ashley streets, the Ann Arbor mainstay has created a gourmet dog menu with options even the pickiest pup will enjoy.

As a brewery that is both privately-funded and fiercely loyal to the community that propelled them to success, Railtown Brewing Company has decided to expand their business while remaining in Dutton.

Beer and bacon is back in June! This month's pairing will take place on Monday, June 26th at REO Town Pub. The bacon items will be made by Good Truckin Diner and paired with beers from Grand Armory Brewing Company.

Last year, North Peak Brewing Company released its first East Coast IPA called Stormy. An Oat IPA full of haziness unlike any other IPA in their portfolio. Stormy came in with a force and quickly became one of the brewery’s most well received beers ever produced.

The team behind Axle Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of their taproom, Livernois Tap in Ferndale. The sprawling production brewery, taproom, and restaurant opens Saturday, June 3rd at4pm at 567 Livernois Ave. Livernois Tap will be open six days a week, serving their proprietary craft beers, cider, and a menu of ‘inspired beer food’ created and managed by their dynamic culinary partners, Four Man Ladder, the team behind Grey Ghost Detroit. Axle’s Livernois Tap is a modern American interpretation of a classic European beer hall, inspired by contemporary breweries, urban parks and communal gathering spaces.

Cedar Springs Brewing Company, a German-inspiredrestaurant and brewery, is pleased to announce they will be hosting a new local Farmers Market on Thursday mornings starting on June 8. CSBrew Farmers Market, running from8AM to12PM weekly, will offer fresh, seasonal produce from local area farmers to everyone in the community.

In an effort to quench the thirst of Northern Michigan beer lovers, Short’s Brewing Company announces the public opening of their Elk Rapids Production Facility. Opened in 2009, the company’s Production Facility has traditionally only been open to the public for pre-arranged tours and at their annual Short’s Fest party held during the village’s Harbor Days celebration. This location will bring a little slice of pub life to the other side of Antrim county.

Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Brewery Vivant with a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM) award, joining more than 1,300 visionary businesses from across the country.

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.