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Savor the Journey, One Brew at a Time: Discovering Michigan’s Heart through Beer

Michigan Summer Beer Fest 2025

Hot weather, cold beer, and killer live music at the 2025 Michigan Summer Beer Fest brought nostalgia, new brews, and lots of good vibes.

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Tis The Season: Ginger Boom and Holiday Happenings

‘Tis the season for holiday happenings, and we thought we’d share a few from the last couple of weekends, which culminated with Ginger Boom at HOMES Brewery and a Tiny...
Aug 21, 2013

Tahqua Beer Run 2013

Tahqua Beer Run...who needs a beer??   Ok, I admit it. When we travel, the first thing I seek out after a place to stay, is where to find a local beer. Whether the destination is Scotland or Traverse City, Michigan, finding good beer is part of what makes traveling fun. That said, when we...
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Aug 17, 2013

Ann Arbor’s Old German Reopens

  The Old German bar and 'bierkeller' recently opened its doors again after closing them in 1995 when the owner, Bud (Robert) Metzger, retired. Ann Arbor's original Old German first opened in 1928. It was one my favorite restaurants from my youth. I celebrated many important milestones in it....
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Jun 18, 2013

Traverse City Summer Beer Tour 2013

  Beer, its whats for dinner (and lunch, and well just about any time!) While up in Traverse City for the Bayshore half and full marathon over Memorial day weekend, we couldn't miss an opportunity to check out some great Michigan beer. The Traverse City area has become a bit of a beer mecca...
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Feb 24, 2013

Michigan Winter Beer Fest 2013

    Great Beer and Great fun at the Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest For the past four years, we've headed West to Grand Rapids, Michigan with our friends Jeff and Angie, to partake in the annual Michigan Brewers Guild Winter beer festival. Each of the guild festivals have their...
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Feb 02, 2013

Traverse City Beer Boogie

  Its Time for a Beer! After our snowshoe adventure at the Bigfoot Boogie, Brenda and I refueled our tanks with a fantastic lunch at Poppycocks.  Rain had started to fall and after a little bit of shopping (Brenda couldn't resist 50% off!), it was time to start our afternoon beer...
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Jan 06, 2013

Chelsea Alehouse Brewery

Chelsea Alehouse Brewery opened its doors to the public on Thursday, January 3 and we decided to check it out! Once inside the Chelsea Alehouse, you are greeted with a wide open and inviting space with lots of windows. We thought all the natural light added a nice ambiance. The only thing missing...
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Jan 01, 2013

New Years Eve Tradition

Family, friends, food and Dick Clark have always been a New Years Eve tradition. Long before I could host my own New Year's Eve parties, my parents would drag me to their friend's parties. I would curl up in a chair with the TV and Dick Clark, while my parents played bridge and drank Canadian Club...
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Dec 09, 2012

Dark Horse 4 Elf Party 2012

We journeyed to Marshall, Michigan on December 8th to celebrate the release of Dark Horse Brewing Co.'s4 Elf Winter Ale. The Annual 4 Elf Party is an opportunity to enjoy crazy amounts of Dark Horse beer with elves, santas and thousands of other Michigan Beer Enthusiasts while wandering around the...
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Oct 14, 2012

Annual UP Fall Beer Festival 2012

It was our first UP Fall Beer Festival but it was the 4th Annual UP Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild. We found all of our favorite Michigan Craft Brewers. A bit like Christmas for Beer Enthusiasts. Short's Brewing Company Dark Horse Brewing Co. Keweenaw Brewing Company ...
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Sep 29, 2012

Arbor Brewing Co Oktoberfest 2012

Always a good time if you like beer, German food, and polkas. I joined my friends - Jeff, Steve, Tina, Chuck and Michael - on a beautiful, autumn evening in Ann Arbor, Michigan for a good laugh, a few beers and some music at Arbor Brewing Co's Oktoberfest. I know, Chuck doesn't get out anymore....
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