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Brew Day with Kognisjon Bryggeri – Searching for the Thermocline

by Chuck Marshall | August 23, 2024 | Beer | 0 Comments

Adventures in brewing with Kris at Kognisjon lead us down to the thermocline in pursuit of our stupendous Czech pilsner.

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UP Fall Beer Festival 2024

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Sep 11, 2024

The 2024 U.P. Fall Beer Festival

As the U.P. Fall Beer Festival approached, excitement buzzed through Marquette, Michigan. Brewers from all corners of the state converged at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, ready to serve nearly 500 beers to eager beer enthusiasts. Though rain seemed to threaten, the skies cleared, leaving behind an ideal day to celebrate Michigan’s vibrant craft beer...

Brew Day with Kris at Kognisjon

Chuck Marshall

Aug 23, 2024

Brew Day with Kognisjon Bryggeri – Searching for the Thermocline

Adventures in brewing with Kris at Kognisjon lead us down to the thermocline in pursuit of our stupendous Czech...

Bad Idea Social Club at City Built Brewing

Chuck Marshall

Aug 22, 2024

Bad Idea Social Club Live with Edwin Collazo

You’ve gotta love when a bad idea turns out to be great: Bad Idea Social Club live podcast with Ed from City Built Brewing in Grand...

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Aug 15, 2024

Life In Michigan’s Collaboration with Barrel + Beam

Get ready to raise a glass—our first-ever Beer Release Party with Barrel + Beam! It promises to be truly special! You won’t want to miss...

Brewing Camping With Uncle Charlie stout with Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen

Jan 10, 2023

Brew Day With Stiggs 2023

We camped out for the afternoon for a brew day with Stiggs and their homebrew club to make another batch of Camping With Uncle Charlie. Brew Day With Stiggs Last year in January, we had our first brewing experience thanks to Mike Castiglione at Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen in Boyne City. We...

Quest for NA Beers

Jan 04, 2023

The Quest for NA Beers

A quest for NA beers (non-alcoholic) for those looking for a brew during Dry January or anytime you want a beer without the buzz.

Brewery Becker in Brighton

Dec 23, 2022

Brewery Becker in Brighton

Take a journey back in time at Brewery Becker in Brighton, where history comes alive as you drink in the story of beer.

Breweries vs. Frostbite

Dec 11, 2022

Breweries vs. Frostbite Fundraiser at Fowling Warehouse Ypsi-Ann Arbor

Michigan breweries raise funds for Ozone House with a Breweries vs. Frostbite tournament at the Fowling Warehouse Ypsi-Ann Arbor.

Ogma Brewing Turns One Year Old

Dec 04, 2022

Ogma Brewing Turns One Year Old

Ogma Brewing turns one year old and celebrates with sweet deals for customers and a look back at the making of this great little brewery. Ogma Brewing Turns One Year Old Kids grow up so fast, don't they? Our kids over at Ogma Brewing are now one year old. Yeah, I know that Kevin Craft, Troy Craft,...

Withington’s - Chelsea

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Dec 03, 2022

Withington’s in Chelsea Michigan

Jay Friend, your beer and wine guide, will help you navigate the rare and unique offerings at Withington’s, a beer and wine store in Chelsea.

Stormy Kromer - A Cap and Ale House - Cheboygan, MI

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Nov 09, 2022

Stormy Kromer a Cap and Ale House

A friend said, “There is a buzz in Cheboygan.” I never dreamed the buzz would start in the Stormy Kromer store.

Nov 07, 2022

Lake Superior Beer Stops

Enjoy outstanding craft beer as you explore the shores of Lake Superior with our can’t miss Lake Superior Beer Stops.

Detroit Fall Beer Fest 2022

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Oct 25, 2022

13th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival

The SOLD-OUT 13th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival was perfect! Gorgeous weather, Detroit’s Eastern Market! It doesn’t get any better.

Great Beer State Documentary

Oct 15, 2022

Making of the Great Beer State Documentary

A talk with the creators of the Great Beer State documentary which celebrates 25 years of the Michigan Brewers Guild.

Backyard Beer Garden 2022

Oct 07, 2022

Backyard Beer Garden 2022

The annual backyard party and family gathering on steroids known as the Backyard Beer Garden 2022 was the perfect way to say hello to October.

Les Cheneaux Distillers

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Oct 03, 2022

The Spirit of Les Cheneaux Distillers

The Les Cheneaux Distillers is a Pure Michigan gem at the southeastern tip of the UP, making delicious beer, wine, and spirits.

Kognisjon Bryggeri

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Sep 16, 2022

Kognisjon Bryggeri Opening Soon in Marquette

Kognisjon Bryggeri is opening soon in Marquette, Michigan. We got a behind-the-scenes look at the new space.

2022 U.P. Beer Festival

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Sep 14, 2022

2022 UP Beer Festival

The Michigan Brewers Guild’s 2022 UP Beer Festival was held in Marquette on Saturday, September 10. Over 85 breweries brought close to 500 beers for Michigan Beer Enthusiasts to sample while dodging the raindrops.

Hop Alliance is Hopping

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Aug 24, 2022

Hop Alliance is Hopping

Hop Alliance in Omena, Michigan, maybe be small, but as they say, “our cones are big.” This 30-acre farm is anything but small.

Fermenta - Perrin Brew Day Extravaganza

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Aug 09, 2022

The Fermenta Meet and Greet Brew Day Extravaganza

The Fermenta Meet and Greet Brew Day Extravaganza invitation said, “Come have fun with us making and talking all things beer!!

Brew Detroit - Chef Tara

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Jul 27, 2022

Grand Opening of Brew Detroit’s New Kitchen

The grand opening of Brew Detroit’s new kitchen is on August 13th, and their secret ingredient is Chef Tara Abdusshakur. She is beautiful, funny, talented and she’s got green sharpies!

Summer Beer Fest 2022

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Jul 26, 2022

A Deliciously Sour Michigan Summer Beer Festival

The 2022 Brewers Guild Michigan Summer Beer Festival was a craft beer enthusiast’s paradise featuring over 700 beers.

ROAK Beer Garden

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Jul 15, 2022

What’s Cooking in the ROAK Beer Garten

The new ROAK Beer Garten feels like a mash-up of the movies “Money Ball (2011)” and “Lawless (2012).” Let me explain!

Batch Brewing in Corktown Detroit

Brenda Sodt Marshall

Jul 08, 2022

Community Vibes are strong at Batch Brewing

What is next for Batch Brewing? Stephen Roginson’s answer might surprise you. Hint: It might have to do with community.

Jun 26, 2022

Linen Ray at Ogma Brewing

We took some friends over to Ogma Brewing to experience the beers and food while enjoying the music of Linen Ray.