I had the enjoyable experience to sit down and talk with Kate Avery, Abbess of Beer and Director of Sales and Marketing, from Brewery Vivant about the upcoming Wood Aged Beer Fest on Sept. 19.

It's time again to grab your lederhosen and head for the Mills. Following the time-honored Bavarian tradition that started 200 years ago in Munich, Germany, the Rochester Mills Beer Company invites you to partake in its annual Oktoberfest festivities, September 24-26 - and you needn't be German or travel halfway around the world to do so. This family-friendly celebration features German-style cuisine and plenty of beer under a huge outdoor tent. Come join a few thousand of your closest friends, family and neighbors who annually turnout to enjoy the live music, dancing and children's activities taking place behind the brewery during the festivities.

The 6th Annual Bell’s Homebrew Competition Kick-off and Expo will be held this year on Sept. 19 at Bell’s Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo.

July 18th was the date for Tapistry Brewing’s second anniversary celebration in southwest Michigan’s City of Bridgman. The event featured a full music lineup from the afternoon into the evening with vintage and barrel age tap releases along with special bottle releases and a special anniversary food menu including birthday cake. The celebration was preceded by a mug member-only exclusive buffet a full hour ahead of the 11 a.m. public opening of the brewery.