An Enthusiastic Celebration of Twenty Years at the Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest 2026
Thousands gather to celebrate with big beers and plenty of cheer at the 20th Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest 2026 at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock...
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Savor the Journey, One Brew at a Time: Discovering Michigan’s Heart through Beer
My Improv Journey: From “No Thanks” to “Yes, And”
Think improv is scary? Follow my 6-month journey from “peer-pressured beginner” to the chaos, the confidence, and the “Yes,...
Michigan Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show 2026
The Michigan Brewers Guild, Master Brewers Association of Michigan, and Michigan State University Extension rally together for the annual Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show in...
After The Honeymoon: How Michigan Craft Beer Keeps the Love Story Alive
A recent MLive story on the end of the Michigan craft beer boom and how breweries are adapting got me thinking about the state of craft beer in...
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 ...
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....
2012 Michgian Winter Beer Festival
I've not always been a beer fan and I'd have to say I'm still more of a fan of the culture than beer. This was my 3rd Winter Beer Festival and the Michigan Brewers Guild's 7th. Over 6,000 tickets were sold this year and in record time. It was the largest crowd to date. Part of the the charm of...