Brewery announces new addition to Limited Series Lineup

A local brewery is gearing up for a gigantic release. Founders Brewing Co. announced 4 Giants IPA as the latest addition to the Limited Series...

Ad agency wins Best of Show for awareness campaign

A local advertising agency racked up numerous awards last month for its video “Love Shouldn’t Hurt.” Cre8gency won Best of Show at the 2020 West...

Brewery’s wild ales transitioning to cans

A Michigan brewery is set to roll out three beers in cans. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales will launch a new canning line for its wild...

Brewery to release low-calorie beer

A West Michigan brewery is rolling out a light beer with active drinkers in mind. Lightpoint Functional White Ale is New Holland Brewing’s first “active...

West Michigan author chronicles history of Muskegon beer

Why would a company named Grand Rapids Brewing Co. bottle its product in Muskegon? Author and former Business Journal reporter Pat Evans is returning to...

Grand Rapids brewery going back to basics

A brewery located in the Uptown district is keeping it simple with a new offering. Brewery Vivant is introducing a beer into its year-round line...

West Michigan brewery medals at competition

A local German-style brewery was honored among hundreds of domestic and international competitors. The 2020 Best of Craft Beer Awards recently awarded Cedar Springs Brewing...

Brewery announces Fibonacci-inspired beer series

A downtown brewery is about to release a stout of cosmic proportions. City Built Brewing Company is tapping 3 Hour Stout, the first in a...

Food entrepreneur opening pair of Downtown Market shops

A food merchant is officially opening his next two ventures inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Jeff Butzow, owner of Fish Lads and Carvers, respectively,...

Company names food and beverage lead for downtown hotels

A new executive has been named to oversee food and beverage operations for five hotels downtown. AHC+Hospitality said it has promoted Darin Jemison to regional...

Brewery prepares ‘special’ stout

Atwater Brewery is set to tap a limited volume 2020 barrel-aged VJ Black Imperial Stout later this month. VJ Black Imperial Stout is a derivative...

Inside Track: A man of many skills

As an entrepreneur, Kris Mathis said the hardest thing he has ever done in his career was to believe. The Grand Rapids native has carved...

Brewery reopens Detroit taproom after lawsuit settlement

DETROIT — A brewery reopened a Detroit taproom months after settling a racial discrimination lawsuit by a black former employee. Founders Brewing Co. began serving...

Legislation would update Michigan’s bottle deposit law

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) A bipartisan group of lawmakers last month introduced legislation to update Michigan’s bottle bill with the goal of...

Cider maker offers healthier options

A West Michigan cider maker is rolling out drink options for health-conscious consumers. Virtue Cider recently released its two healthier drinking options in a new...

Distillery receives ‘Best in Class’ award

A Kentwood distillery is gaining major recognition. Wise Men Distillery is racking up the awards and getting its name out there through some key business ventures....

Founders seeks wider approach to DEI

(Watch this story Monday morning on WZZM 13 TV) 2019 was a tumultuous year for Founders Brewing Co., but its leaders and diversity partners...

Bell’s Brewery publishes 2020 release calendar

A regional brewery has special releases lined up for 2020. Bell’s Brewery recently published its 2020 release calendar highlighting the return of old favorites, as...

Winery plans to open tasting room

A West Michigan winery plans to open a new tasting room come spring. Stoney Ridge Vineyards has announced a soft opening date of April for...

Molson Coors division acquires craft brewery

A Michigan craft brewer has agreed to an acquisition by a major beverage company. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the U.S. craft division of Molson...