Here’s the skinny on what beer lovers should be sure to check out at this weekend’s Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival (Nov. 18-20).
Beer Lover’s Guide to the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Win a Pair of Tickets to the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival!
November 5, 2011 By
It’s that time of year for the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival! November 17-19, you can sample wine and beer, great food, participate in seminars, and check out the various booths.
Michigan Made Harvest Beers Highlight Fall Season
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Michigan Beer Guild recently sent me a list of the new harvest beers from our fine state; I edited the list to highlight West “ish” Michigan offerings–check ‘em out!
Join the “Enthusiast” Program to Gain Access to FREE Fall Brewery Tours
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recently, I received a press release describing lots of cool FREE brewery tours for this fall. The catch? You have to be a member of Michigan Brewers Guild “Enthusiast” program. Luckily memberships are only $35. What’s in store if you join?
Dining in the Vines of Bowers Harbor Vineyard
August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last weekend, my husband and two other couples and I participated in Dining in the Vines at Bowers Harbor Vineyard, featuring a paired wine dinner by Chef Eric from the Boathouse Restaurant. The experience was a foodie’s dream.
I Heart Michigan Vodka
July 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
I first heard about Valentine Vodka (imported from Detroit) at the Wine & Food festival last fall. Then, I was reminded of it as I stood at Art of the Table trying to find a last minute Valentine’s Day gift. (I bought the husband a bottle). Although I’m not a huge vodka drinker, it was very smooth. Now, I hear they won an award!
West Michigan Beer Bits
June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Goodbye, Grand Rapids Brewing Co; Can’t wait to meet you, White Flame Brewing Co.; Glad you’re back, New Holland Beer-B-Q.
Beer and Food: A Perfect Match
May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In case you haven’t heard, beer and food pairings are all the rage. And since West Michigan has the best of both, local pairings are just heavenly!
I’m A Beer Hound Can Help You Find Bars that Carry Michigan Beer!
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For today’s post I wanted to showcase the bars and restaurants that carry Michigan beer. There are many more that carry Michigan beer than wine, although that’s a story for another day 
As I started researching, I discovered that I’m A Beer Hound has already done the research for me!
Want REALLY local beer? Brew your own!
May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Whenever we take a growler of my husband’s homebrew to a party of non-homebrewers, people are astonished that it tastes so . . . good! I’m sure they hear “homebrew” and think of the skunky stuff their friend in college made in the closet with a Mr. Beer Kit.
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