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City Farmers bring fresh produce to the city
by (sns6)
Submitted 11-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The brisk autumn breeze sends dry, crackling leaves through the rows of produce. The leaves make their way through the radishes, lettuce and kale. A shiny gray shed sits at the far left corner, looking over the small field; four wooden picnic tables...
What's On Tap: November 14-20
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 11-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Brewery Vivant Farmhand, Rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Solitude, Abbey Ale Big Red Coq, Belgian Red ale with citra hops Belgian Enkel, Traditional Belgian single The Lost Gasket Spelt IPA, Earthy malt and piney hops A Stranger In...
Fresh Folk series to kick off with Troll for Trout, Rachael Davis
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The St Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) has a series of concerts called Fresh Folk that highlight the talent of many singer/songwriters, specifically musicians from Michigan. This year's series will begin on November 7 with Troll for Trout and...
Brewery Vivant sets standards for businesses locally, nationwide
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 11-05-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
In the business plan for Brewery Vivant, owners Jason and Kris Spaulding focused on three major goals: community connection, sustainability and brewing Belgian- and French-inspired beers. Striving to make these a reality has set the brewery apart...
BaCon to bring local restaurants, breweries together to celebrate America's favorite breakfast meat
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
BaCon, no, not "bacon," BaCon, will give attendees the chance to sample a variety of dishes from local restaurants starring the ever-popular breakfast meat. On Saturday, November 2 from 3-8 p.m., DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center will...
Schmohz Brewery engineers beer, fun, community
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 10-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Michigan Tech University graduate and senior staff member at Schmohz Brewery Chas Thompson calls himself a Beer Engineer. "In our minds, beer is not art. Beer is engineering. You engineer beer," he says. "With our Michigan Tech...
Brewery Vivant celebrates fall with different style of brewing
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 10-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Community members of all ages joined in the Brewery Vivant parking lot on Saturday to celebrate fall and the third annual Wood-Aged Beer Festival. The event gave participants the opportunity to engage in the forward-moving beer culture in Beer City...
What's On Tap: September 26-October 2
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Brewery Vivant Farmhand, rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Big Red Coq, Belgian red ale with citra hops Sgt. Peppercorn, Belgian rye dry spiced with green peppercorns BlackHand, black session ale Perdition, Black Belgian Style Ale...
ELK Brewing aims for December opening
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS
Those anticipating the opening of ELK Brewing at 700 Wealthy Street don't have to wait much longer. Owner and Business Manager Taylor Carroll says the construction is approximately 70% complete. The brewery plans to open its doors sometime in...
What's On Tap: September 25
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 09-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Brewery Vivant Farmhand, rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Solitude, Abbey Style ale Big Red Coq, Belgian Red ale with citra hops Sgt. Peppercorn, Belgian Rye dry spiced with green peppercorns BlackHand, Black session ale Perdition,...