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North Peak carves out pumpkin brew

TRAVERSE CITY —– Tired of having to choose between your favorite pumpkin beer and your favorite IPA when fall comes around? Well, fret no more. [...]

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Hoptoberfest combines local brews and blues

Oktoberfest is hitting the streets of Grand Rapids in a whole new way. And it’s going to be “hopping.” Together with HopCat and Barfly Events, [...]

Schmohz goes beyond the tap, places emphasis on distribution

Chas Thompson shows us the ropes at Schmohz Brewery in Grand Rapids, and explains the importance his brewery places on distribution.

North Peak introduces wet hopped IPA

TRAVERSE CITY — Crafting rich IPAs is second-nature to the brewers at North Peak Brewing Company, and the new Hoodoo Midwest Wet Hop IPA is [...]

Time to refill your growler?

Schmohz Brewery’s Chas Thompson gives us the 101 on storing and cleaning your beer growlers.

Nature-like, fall flavors headline first BeerSocialGR

“It tastes like nature,” said James Evans about the first course at Derby Station during Wednesday night’s BeerSocialGR. The first-time event was held at the [...]

Cider & Perry Fest showcases strong community

ST. JOHNS — Last year, Tandem Ciders near Traverse City sold 4,000 gallons of its product. This year, the cidery plans to sell about 8,000 [...]

Saugatuck offers one-of-a-kind brew experience

We talk with Barry Johnson of Saugatuck Brewing Company, during Beer-a-Palooza, about growth for the tourist town brewpub and some of its most unique traits. [...]

Carlson leads state’s cider community

Home brewers are a tight group of people. They help each other, share recipes and have a strong support community. They also have countless brew [...]