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Nine Beers That Shine: Looking back on some of 2018’s best brews
Written by Jack Raymond | Tuesday, 27 November 2018 14:05 |As we look back on the year behind us, some beers stand out more than the others. Whether they’re complex and creative or balanced and refined, it’s hard to forget those brews that shine. Here are some of our favorites.
Sip, munch and cheers: Cocktail Week GR
Written by Elma Talundzic | Friday, 02 November 2018 14:37 |Grand Rapids proudly holds the title of Beer City, but it’s safe to say there is some major talent in crafting other libations. If you prefer a stiffer drink, throw on a suit or your little black dress and join Cocktail Week GR as it enters its fourth year of celebrating Michigan craft spirits.
Taking Flight: Revue samples wings across the spectrum
Written by Nick Macksood | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 13:23 |Restaurants today aren’t afraid to “elevate” a classic food staple. In Grand Rapids, you can find a fresh, local burger with fries for $5 at your favorite takeout joint or a gourmet burger with cheese for $16 at your neighborhood brewery. With such a wide gamut before us, we decided to investigate the difference between chicken wings that are $1 apiece versus twice that price.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Brewery: New GR-area breweries prioritize community
Written by Joe Boomgaard | Tuesday, 30 October 2018 10:34 |Brewery taprooms inherently serve as gathering spots for their surrounding communities.
Reserve’s take on an original “Don the Beachcomber” cocktail, the Nui Nui, the Newy Nui departs from what you might expect of a tiki drink.
New Kids in Town: Revue’s guide to breweries that have opened in the past year
Written by Josh Veal | Thursday, 27 September 2018 15:03 |Revue’s guide to breweries that have opened in the past year
Revue’s compendium of breweries in West Michigan
Michigan Marzen Madness: An Oktoberfest Taste-off
Written by Joe Boomgaard | Thursday, 27 September 2018 13:40 |Oktoberfest beers conjure up images of oversized beer mugs, lederhosen, boisterous beer halls, and loud oompah music.
Beer Bonanzas: Where to party with a brew in hand this fall
Written by Elma Talundzic | Thursday, 27 September 2018 13:28 |Like apple cider and pumpkin pie, beer always hits the spot in the fall. There’s something special about stepping out into cold weather and warming up with a great brew. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming beer bashes that are anything but basic, with food, music and cider in tow.
West Michigan breweries have made a name for themselves with their creativity and ever-improving quality. It’s what’s helped put the region on the map as a beer destination, one that attracts people the world over. This selection is intended to nail down the 10 beers brewed in West Michigan that best exemplify the region’s craft beer. These are not necessarily the 10 best West Michigan-made beers, but rather the creative brews that have helped establish our beer culture, that have helped define the scene — or that helped move it forward.
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