Down cobblestoned streets and along crowded city blocks, breweries across Grand Rapids are opening their doors for Beer Week 2013. This week includes a multitude of special events including tap takeovers and beer dinners. Awarded the title of BeerCity USA, the city is proud to host GR Beer Week and support the people who cultivate the brewing community. Leading up to Winter Beerfest on Feb. 23, GR Beer Week allows visitors and locals alike to enjoy the taste of Michigan beers.
Events to take note of:
Tuesday: Harmony Brewing’s take on a Tap Takeover
Wednesday: Perrin Chinese New Year Asian-Themed Beer Dinner at Rockwell + Republic
Thursday: Strolling dinner with Grand Rapids Brewing Company, HopCap and Brewery Vivant
Friday: Beer Dinner and Brewer Birthday Celebration at Billy’s Lounge featuring New Holland
Saturday morning: Beerfest: Pre-Winter Beer Breakfast at Logan’s Alley
Saturday-the main event: [SOLD OUT!] Michigan Winter Beer Festival
Saturday night: Dark Horse Brewing Co. Winter Beer Feast After Party at Stella’s
Participating venues:
Billy’s Lounge, The B.O.B., Brewery Vivant, Derby Station, The Electric Cheetah, Grand Rapids Brewing Co., Harmony Brewing Company, The Hideout Brewing Company, GP Sports at the Amway Grand Plaza, The Grand Woods Lounge, Graydon’s Crossing, Logan’s Alley, Louis Benton Steakhouse, McFadden’s, Mitten Brewing Co., New Holland Brewing Company, Our Brewing Company, Pike 51 Brewing Co., The Pyramid Scheme, The Rezervior Lounge, Rockwell + Republic, Rockford Brewing Company, San Chez, Smitty’s Specialty Beverage, Stella’s Lounge, Tavern on the Square, Trillium Haven, Vitale’s of Comstock Park and White Flame Brewing Co.
Get all the details:
For a complete listing of events, visit GR Beer Week or their facebook page for more information.
GR Beer Week is sponsored by Liquid Table Beverage Solutions, Eat It Detroit, Eat It GR, Promote Michigan, Saugatuck Brewing Company and Experience Grand Rapids.
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