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Bottoms up: Michigan businesses can now have โself-serveโ beer and wine
Read full article: Bottoms up: Michigan businesses can now have โself-serveโ beer and wineA bill was passed on Monday that will allow bars and restaurants to offer self-dispensing services for beer, mixed drinks and wine.
Former Atwater owner launches craft non-alcoholic beverage line in Michigan
Read full article: Former Atwater owner launches craft non-alcoholic beverage line in MichiganFormer Atwater owner and veteran brewer Mark Rieth announced Wednesday the launch of โFรLโ, a craft non-alcoholic beverage line thatโll be popping up on retailer shelves this month
Michigan-based Bellโs Brewery acquired by New Belgium; Larry Bell retires
Read full article: Michigan-based Bellโs Brewery acquired by New Belgium; Larry Bell retiresBellโs Brewery, one of the biggest craft beer makers in the Midwest and based in Kalamazoo, has been acquired by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado.
One of Detroitโs first craft breweries opens a second location
Read full article: One of Detroitโs first craft breweries opens a second locationWhile now they serve everything from mouth-watering nachos to pizzas, sandwiches, and more, Motor City Brewing Works got their start with a cold pint beer.
This Brighton store is pairing cheese and... beer?
Read full article: This Brighton store is pairing cheese and... beer?When you think of cheese pairings, wine is usually the first drink to come to mind. But, Culture Cheese and Beer in Brighton is hoping to make beer the next big thing to pair with your charcuterie boards. The two said beer pairs well with cheese for a couple of reasons. Cheese and beer go through similar processes to be made, including being โcultured,โ which is how the store got itโs name. Tati tried out a goat cheese with a light, slightly citrus beer.
Arbor Brewing Company relocating original brewpub after 25 years downtown
Read full article: Arbor Brewing Company relocating original brewpub after 25 years downtownANN ARBOR Arbor Brewing Company announced on Tuesday it will be relocating its downtown brewpub to another location in Ann Arbor. The pub and eatery has been in its current location -- a historic building at 114 E Washington St. -- for 25 years. In a Facebook post, the owners reported increasing operating challenges in the downtown location even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. With the end of our lease in sight we have made the decision to move out of this location, wrote the owners. Ann Arbor is in our DNA and it is important to us to be here.
Hopcat permanently closes Royal Oak location, seeks to reopen elsewhere
Read full article: Hopcat permanently closes Royal Oak location, seeks to reopen elsewhereROYAL OAK, Mich. Craft beer bar and restaurant chain Hopcat confirmed the permanent closure of its Royal Oak location on Wednesday. Hopcat founder Mark Sellers told Eater Detroit that the location is permanently closing over disagreements with the landlord. It is with heavy heart that we announce the closure of our HopCat - Royal Oak location. We will be seeking a new location in Royal Oak so we can resume serving this awesome community in the future.Officials say they are looking to reopen the restaurant at a new location in the city in the future. Hopcats Royal Oak location has been closed since March amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
New Holland Brewing Co. introduces light ale made with Lake Michigan water
Read full article: New Holland Brewing Co. introduces light ale made with Lake Michigan waterHOLLAND, Mich. โ New Holland Brewing Co.'s newest offering is a light white ale brewed with Lake Michigan water. The Holland, Michigan brewery recently introduced Lightpoint Functional White Ale, a brew the company says is made with natural ingredients, including raw honey, coconut water and orange peels. "We all look forward to the light point in our day or in our workout,โ said Adam Dickerson, New Holland brand manager. โHere in west Michigan, the sunset over Lake Michigan symbolizes that moment of rest. Lightpoint Functional White Ale will be available across the breweryโs distribution network beginning March 1.
Bellโs Two Hearted Ale among most checked in beers on Untappd this year
Read full article: Bellโs Two Hearted Ale among most checked in beers on Untappd this yearCOMSTOCK, Mich. โ Only one Michigan-made beer landed on the list of the 10 most checked in beers on Untappd -- Bellโs Two Hearted Ale. The app Untappd allows users to check in beers, rate the brews, share suggestions with their friends and keep track of their favorites. According to stats from the app, beer drinkers posted they were drinking Two Hearted 124,577 times this year. Bellโs Brewery is in Comstock, Mich. Two Hearted has consistently been listed among the most popular beers in the country. Top 10 most checked in beers in 2019:
Michigan breweries craft special releases to help beer delivery driver after brain tumor discovery
Read full article: Michigan breweries craft special releases to help beer delivery driver after brain tumor discoveryDETROIT โ Breweries across Michigan and beyond banded together after a tumor was discovered on a beer delivery driverโs brain. M4 CIC, the beer wholesaler Baker works for, asked the breweries it works with to help. Detroitโs Batch Brewing Company is currently brewing a fresh batch of O.P.G. Each year, the Drafting Table Brewing Company in Wixom picks a nonprofit to support on Christmas Eve. Other breweries expected to help with beer releases over the next few months include Brew Detroit, City Built Brewing Company, Ellison Brewery and Spirits and Speciation Artisan Ales.
Griffin Claw Brewing Co.โs 3 Scrooges winter ale returns for holiday season
Read full article: Griffin Claw Brewing Co.โs 3 Scrooges winter ale returns for holiday seasonBIRMINGHAM, Mich. โ Griffin Claw Brewing Co.'s winter warmer, 3 Scrooges, returns this season. The festive ale is brewed with orange peel, honey and spices. Whether you think itโs too early for Christmas and are saying, โBah humbug,โ or youโre anxiously awaiting the holidays, you can enjoy the brew next week. The beer will be available at the Birmingham, Michigan taproom and stores. The taproom is at 575 South Eton Street in Birmingham.
Cold Brew Detroit variety packs include new Mocha Habanero coffee beer
Read full article: Cold Brew Detroit variety packs include new Mocha Habanero coffee beerDETROIT โ Brew Detroit introduced cold brew variety packs that have four coffee beers, including a new flavor -- Mocha Habanero. The Cold Brew Detroit packs contain a can of the Regular coffee stout, Churro, Horchata and Mocha Habanero. Churro, Horchata, and Mocha Habanero are currently on tap at the Brew Detroit taproom at 1401 Abbott in Detroit. The four-packs will be available Nov. 24.
Founders Brewing Co.'s new take on KBS includes extra coffee kick
Read full article: Founders Brewing Co.'s new take on KBS includes extra coffee kickGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. โ Founders Brewing Co. announced a new take on its popular Kentucky Breakfast Stout. KBS Espresso will get an extra coffee kick by being aged on espresso beans after it is removed from the barrels. RELATED: Founders to donate profits from Detroit taproom to local charities for 3 yearsThe Michigan brewery is using coffee beans from Grand Rapids-based Ferris Coffee & Nut. โBut for our first ever โofficialโ variant of KBS, we decided to amplify a flavor thatโs already at the heart of this beer โ coffee." Use the Founders beer finder here.
Welcome colder weather with a beer from Perrin Brewing Co.โs Winter Warmer Pack
Read full article: Welcome colder weather with a beer from Perrin Brewing Co.โs Winter Warmer PackCOMSTOCK PARK, Mich. โ Perrin Brewing Co.'s Winter Warmer Pack includes three beers perfect for cold days. As the temperatures drop, crack open a Coffee Latte Brown Ale, or a Perrin Black Ale, or maybe a Blonde Porter. RELATED: Perrinโs Barrel-Aged Specialty Pack features Malted Milk Ball, Perrin Reserve beersThe coffee beer is a new addition to the Comstock Park, Michigan, breweryโs lineup. The Perrin Pub at 5910 Comstock Park Drive in Comstock Park. Coffee Latte is brewed with Germack Coffeeโs I-75 blend, an accessible road trip blend thatโs dark-roasted, earthy, full-bodied and smooth.
Perrin Brewing Co.โs Barrel-Aged Specialty Pack features Malted Milk Ball, Perrin Reserve beers
Read full article: Perrin Brewing Co.โs Barrel-Aged Specialty Pack features Malted Milk Ball, Perrin Reserve beersCOMSTOCK PARK, Mich. โ A limited-release Barrel-Aged Specialty Pack from Perrin Brewing Co. features Malted Milk Ball and Perrin Reserve. The special pack from the Comstock Park, Michigan, brewery includes a 22-ounce bottle of each beer and a 10-ounce Perrin Reserve glass. Malted Milk Ball, a 12 percent ABV brew, was aged in oak bourbon barrels for nine months. Perrin Reserve, also a 12 percent ABV beer, was aged in bourbon barrels. The pack can be found at the Perrin Pub at 5910 Comstock Park Drive in Comstock Park and at select Michigan retailers.