by Chuck Marshall | Apr 21, 2026 | Beer, Music
Resinator: A glorious communion of metal music and craft beer at Kognisjon Bryggeri in Marquette. Resinator Beer and Metal Fest I think the saying goes something like “Third Time’s the Charm.” After missing the first two years, I finally made it up to Kognisjon... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 22, 2026 | Michigan, Travel
We get up close and personal with some furry athletes and their people as they take to the trails for the UP 200 in Marquette. Experiencing the UP 200 Sled Dog Race For some reason, in all the years of visiting Marquette, we’ve never experienced the UP 200 Sled Dog... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 11, 2025 | Beer
While many people get excited about Thanksgiving or New Year’s, we get giddy over the U.P. Fall Beer Festival. “Happy Beer Fest!” is the standard greeting, with the beer enthusiast replying with a nod of the head and a big grin. They know the next few hours will be... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 11, 2024 | Beer
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... 
by Chuck Marshall | Aug 23, 2024 | Beer
Adventures in brewing with Kris at Kognisjon lead us down to the thermocline in pursuit of our stupendous Czech pilsner. Brew Day with Kris at Kognisjon Bryggeri Kris (Thompson, head brewer at Kognisjon Bryggeri) might remember exactly. My recollection is that we’d... 
