Monday, April 21, 2014
Team BeerCity formed, plans in place for BeerCity Week this May
Local breweries, media and beer aficionados have come together to form Team BeerCity, a group committed to promoting Grand Rapids as “forever” BeerCity USA.
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Summer Events
Monday, March 24, 2014
Beer City Springfest Welcomes Area Brewers to Hudsonville Fairgrounds – Saturday, May 3
More than 25 Area brewers are bringing 100s of beers to Hudsonville fairgrounds this spring, including several special offerings during the inaugural Beer City Springfest on Saturday, May 3
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Spring Events
Monday, February 24, 2014
HopCat – Detroit to Open on Woodward Avenue in 2014
HopCat - Detroit to Open on Woodward Avenue in 2014, Bringing 100 New Jobs, State's Largest Draft Selection & Dynamic Music Venue to Midtown
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Restaurant / Bar News
Monday, December 16, 2013
Recap of 2013 Grand Rapids Wine Beer and Food Festival
This year’s International Wine, Beer, and Food Festival featured, in addition to a wide variety of wine & spirits, a Brewer’s Loft with an abundance of beer options and a Cider House reflecting the growing popularity of Craft Hard Cider.
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Fall Events
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Brew produced in celebration of city's new Beer City USA title and Craft Beer Month
Grand Rapids has yet another reason to toast the town. Ten area breweries have teamed to create Beer City Pale Ale, a new craft beer produced in celebration of both the city's newest title and Craft Beer Month beginning July 1.
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Beer Releases
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Grand Rapids Brewing Company Will Be Michigan's First And Only Organic Brewery
Grand Rapids Brewing Co. (GRBC) today announced plans to become Michigan’s only all-organic brewery. All of GRBC’s beers will be made using only organic grains and other organic ingredients. The announcement comes on the heels of the city of Grand Rapids being named Beer City USA 2012 by the National Beer Examiner.
The brewpub, to be located at 1 Ionia Ave. SW in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids’ entertainment district, is being designed to provide casual beer drinkers, craft beer connoisseurs and people interested in natural, organic ingredients with another compelling reason to visit downtown's entertainment district. Mark Sellers, co-owner of BarFly Ventures and GRBC, said the decision to go “all organic” was neither simple nor without risk.
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Brewery News
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
How to make a glaze for chicken or fish using Founders Better Half Old Ale
It's officially Springtime in Michigan now, and that means we're headed into grilling season. Personally, I don't think there are many better ways to spend time than having some friends over for a few beers and throwing some meat on the grill. Grilling is the most ancient and utilitarian of the culinary arts--kill, dress, put to flame; so I'm always looking for ways to enhance or alter the experience. Whether it be grilling different vegetables and fruits, or even a whipping up a new marinade for chicken or steaks--it's just fun trying new things when you're grilling.
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Marinades / Sauces
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Recap of HopCat's 4th Anniversary Celebration
This Saturday I attended the Hopcat 4th anniversary celebration. Two very limited edition bottled beers were made available specifically for the event; one being Oil-Rigger, a bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout, and the other being Golden Devil, a Belgian Strong Pale Ale brewed with Citron Green Tea.
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Brewery Events
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Recap of The 4th Annual Fox Brew Ha HA
The 4th Annual Fox Brew Ha HA was held at the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, MI on Friday January 20th and Saturday January 21st. I was fortunate to attend this event with some friends this past Saturday afternoon. As a fan of fermented beverage local and fresh, I primarily sought out the many West Michigan breweries that participated in this event, from the total of 40 different breweries including an equal number of macros brews as micro. Needless to say, whatever your taste in beer, there was something to be had. Admission included 5 samples and a commemorative pint glass.
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Winter Events
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Founders Fest 11
Their biggest party of the year, celebrating our three greatest loves: the city they live in; their fantastic, critically acclaimed beer; and really awesome music.
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Brewery Events