Jeffrey Raidl has a great idea which is to bring the Rate Beer Summer Gathering to Grand Rapids Michigan in 2010. You can help him by following the vote thread at http://www.ratebeer.com/forums/rbsg-10-voting-info_126641.htm and letting your voice be heard.
The following email was sent to the Craft Beer in Michigan yahoo group by Jeffrey Raidl.
Hello fellow MI beer lovers,
Not [...]

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 Currently, the big story in the craft beer world is the “Vermonster v. Monster”  lawsuit. In a nut shell, Rock Art Brewery (a small craft brewery with only 7 employees) out of Vermont was told by Hansen Beverage Co. to cease and desist production of their barleywine. Hansen Beverage Co.’s  arguement is that consumers may confuse Rock Art Brewery’s Vermonster with [...]

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Congratulations to the Michigan breweries that won medals at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival.  In the state medal count our state placed sixth in medals won. Michigan’s entries were 4% of the total number of entries and won 4% of the medals awarded.
Arcadia brought home a gold this year for their Barleywine in the second [...]

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I’m the proud new owner of six Bells “The Oracle” Double IPA.  If everyone hadn’t heard, Bells brewed a small batch of this Double IPA.  It came out a couple weeks ago, and they finally reached my beer store, where a six pack was safely stuck aside for me.   The beer differs in malt/hop profile [...]

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Here are all the details including beer list from http://www.michiganbrewersguild.org/ on the upcoming Oktoberfest in Marquette, MI. This is the first year for this event and I hope the UP is ready to party because I am. I should put a disclaimer on that last sentence. I am ready to party a safe amount for someone [...]

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I am throwing up a quick post then getting back to preparing for Maggie’s first birthday.
Looking for something to do tonight? There is a beer release at Original Gravity so there is your answer Fishbulb. (Simpson’s reference).
Title: Seasonal Beer Release- Wheatwacker Ale
Description: American style wheat beer that is very drinkable and refreshing.
Brew Crew members get $2.00 pints [...]

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Flanders: “Ho ho ho, suckin’ down the cider, uh? Hey, word to the wise [shows Homer a card] season pass! It pays for itself after the  sixteenth visit. You know, most people don’t know the difference between apple cider  and apple juice, but I do. Now here’s a little trick to help you remember.  If [...]

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This is from Mike O’Brien off of the CBinM site.
My wife, Denise, and I will be in Riverside park this week end – Fri., Sat. and Sun. at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival doing ’seat of the pants’ brewing demonstration each day.
Anybody interested in seeing how simple all grain brewing can be – should plan on [...]

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It is a long way off but I do get excited when beer events are located within 15 minutes of my house. Any questions can be sent to monroe.cac@comcast.net. When I get more details I will post them.
Title: Brew n’ Brats For Tots
Location: FOP Hall 1051 Strasburg Road 
Date: 2009-10-17
Start Time: 4pm
End Time: 11pm
Tickets: $25/presale, $30/ at the [...]

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The AHA is asking for help from American beer lovers. They are asking you to write your U.S. House Representative and ask him to join House Small Brewers Caucus. Below is the action alert along with the form letter to send out to your Representative.
Support the Community of Beer Enthusiasts
and Small Brewers-
Contact Your Congressional Representative
Dear Beer [...]

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