Buffalo Wild Wings in Monroe, MI usually has decent beers on tap, but I was surprised to see Two Hearted on tap today.  I’m sure this won’t last long, since Oberon is on it’s way in..  and, now that I know it’s here, I’ll be frequenting the place a little more often. 

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Basin Street Grille is having a beer dinner On Tuesday March 4th @ 6pm. The restaurant serves New Orleans style/American fare. The menu for the dinner looks awesome. I especially want to point out the 6th course, that sounds so good together. Click here for a map.

 1st Course: Garlic Sautéed Shrimp & Westvalle Trippel.
 2nd Course: Irish [...]

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This year’s festival has been taking some hits from the people on Beer Advocate. I had a great time. Drinking world class beer and hanging out with friends is two of the main components to a good time for me.  
Some complaints are legitimate but the motto is “Mock winter, drink beer”. If you don’t like the [...]

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“We’re making something that makes people happy … Especially in the craft brewing industry, we create something people really enjoy, that tastes phenomenal, and can really accentuate and benefit your life.” – Ron Jeffries
Read the Small Business Q&A article that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales.
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Guest Post and Photography by: Bryan Bosch
My wife and I went to Grand Haven this weekend to see my parents and celebrate our sons second birthday. Evey time we drive over the bridge from Spring Lake I see this brewery … Old Boys’, but I’ve never gone in until this past weekend. I was [...]

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MARCH 1, 2008
2:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
It’s the new signature Timber Ridge event! Put on your beer tastin’ snowshoes at this uncommon celebration of two lesser known pastimes in Traverse City: beer tasting and snowshoeing, of course! Music, beer, food and fun on the trails…What better way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Especially since all [...]

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Unfortunately, I didn’t end up going to the beer fest this winter.   Several of my friends are there and are having a grand time.   The new Grand Rapids, MI location sounds like there is much more room to move around.  5 min or less wait time for beers and bathrooms.   The weather turned out [...]

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Amarillo – to be used for an Amarillo Pale Ale.   I can smell those hops from here!
-Thanks Kevweiser!

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BENDER (singing) Hush little brewsky don’t you leak. Daddy wants to drink for at least a week.  Oh my God! I think it’s time!
 
Once upon a time or- so the story goes-  in Colonial America, alewives would brew a special beer called “Groaning Ale”. The alewife would make a high ABV ale about 7 to 8 months [...]

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1 whole chicken
Herbs: Basil, parsley, oregano, cumin, and whatever else I thought might go good on chicken
Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
Also – added some garlic, not fresh, I didn’t have time.  Just a tablespoon from the jar.
The beer: 1 pint of Homebrew India Pale [...]

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