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Michigan District Beer Events Calendar

The following is reprinted with the permission and courtesy of the Michigan Beer Guide. Our thanks to Mary and Rex Halfpenny.

Find the latest Beer Events at www.michiganbeerguide.com.

March 3, Atwater Dirty Blonde Seasonal Launch Party.
6-9PM. 237 Joseph Campau, Detroit 48207, 313-877-9205 www.atwaterbeer.com

March 3, Grizzly Peak B. C. Brewers’ Night in the Den.
Join us for Brewers’ Night the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 9 pm. $2.00 off samplers, a special cask on the bar and brewery tours!!! 120 W. Washington, Ann Arbor 48104, 734-741-PEAK, www.grizzlypeak.net

March 5, Wrought Iron Grill in Owosso presents “IPA” with Rex Halfpenny.
$15.00 and that will include a pint of your choice, samples of the evenings' tasting, and munchies. 6:30-9:30pm. RSVP at 989.472.9025.

March 7, Third Annual Suds & Snow Tasting at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City.
Samples from at least ten Michigan microbreweries combined with snowshoeing at Timber Ridge. Food, music, and giveaways. $5 from each event admission ticket to benefit Bethany Christian Services' local adoption and foster care programs in Northwest Michigan. Event admission tickets are $20 in advance (advance ticket sales close at noon on March 6), $30 at door (includes commemorative pint glass -for advance ticket purchasers), two tasting tickets, trail pass, live music. Food & beer tasting tickets available for $1 each.
2:00 to 6:30 p.m. (trail station open 2:00 to 5:30)
Tickets online at TimberRidgeResort.net

March 8, Arcadia B.C.'s WHITSUN White Out Party.
ABC is marking the un-official start of spring with the release of Whitsun. The wheat ale will be tapped and flowing starting at noon. Head brewer, Josh Davies, promises a few surprises during the Party. Don't despair if you are unable to attend. The Arcadia Brew Crew will be out at your favorite beer bar and watering hole hosting Whitsun release parties. 103 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, 49017, 269-963-9690, www.arcadiabrewingcompany.com

March 8, Fort Street Brewery’s Bock Party.
3 new bock beers (rye bock, traditional bock, weizenbock) paired with a variety of foods that pair with bock beers. All you can eat and drink just $30. 1660 Fort St., Lincoln Park 48146, 313-389-9620, www.fortstreetbeer.com

March 9, Redwood Lodge’s Beer Appreciation Society.
7pm, $14.00 includes beer, food, and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight is "German Ales and Lagers" with a tribute to "Märzen" as we get ready to brew our 2009 Oktoberfest Bier. (with a keg of 2008 on hand to taste as well as german styles) night. 7% and up. Upper level dinning room. Open to Public. 5304 Gateway Center, Flint 48507, 810-233-8000, www.flintfood.com

March 11 , Detroit Beer Company’s Mug Club Appreciation Night (M-CAN).
2’nd Wed. of every month, join Brewer Kevin Rodger’s from 5pm-8pm at the upstairs bar. Insane beer and food prices. Over the next few months this evening will include new beer releases, cask ales, guest brewers, brewery tours, free beer gear and other cool stuff. 1529 Broadway, Downtown Detroit 48226, 313-962-1529, www.detroitbeerco.com

March 11, Right Brain Beer Dinner.
The Turtle Creek Casino. 221 Garland St., Traverse City, 49684, 231-944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com

March 11, Sullvian’s Black Forest Brew Haus & Grill Beer Tasting.
7:00 p.m. Featuring Stout Beers and Irish Fare with Guest Speaker: Rex Halfpenny.
Mug Club Members-$15.00, Non Mug Club Members-$20.00. Call for reservations: 281 Heinlein Strasse, Frankenmuth 48734, 989-652-6060, www.blackforestbrewhaus.net

March 14, Jamesport B.C.’s 9th Anniversary Party.
Food and drink specials with entertainment.
410 South James St. Ludington 49431, 231-845-252, www.jamesportbrewingco.com

March 16, Uptown Grille’s Irish Beer Dinner.
6:30pm, $50.00. Stout Style Draught Beers and a Five Course Dinner Featuring Irish Style Food. Reservations at 248.960.3344. 3100 East West Maple Road, Commerce Twp, www.wroughtirongrill.com

March 17, Lumber Baron's Beer Studies 501.
7pm, $15.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: Beer & Sausage. Open to Public. Please call Marty for reservations: 804 East Midland, Bay City 48706, 989-891-0100, www.lumberbaronsgrill.com

March 21, Kuhnhenn B.C.’s Equinox Party.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092, 586-979-8361, www.kbrewery.com

March 24, John Cowley & Sons Beer Tasting.
Guest Speaker Rex Halfpenny will be discussing ‘Peoples Choice’ tonight. 7pm. Cost is $20. per person, which includes your first pint, a number of style samples, light appetizers, and Rex's informative talk. Call today to reserve your spot, 248.474.5941. 33338 Grand River Ave. in Farmington. www.johncowleys.com

March 25, Beer Dinner at The New Mesquite Creek/Andiamo’s located in Clarkston.
6:30 pm. Ticket price $40.00 per person. 5 courses with 6 styles of Sam Adams. The dinner will include a Beer Education Seminar, Food and Beer Pairing techniques, professional Beer & Wine cooking techniques provided by Mesquite Creeks’ Executive Chef, as well as 6 pack samples to go, fun trivia and prizes throughout the evening. For Tickets call: 248-620-9300.

March 29, Kuhnhenn B.C. Spring Wine Tasting.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092, 586-979-8361, www.kbrewery.com

March 30, Oberon Release Party.
Bell’s Eccentric Cafe. Live music TBA. 355 East Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo 49007, www.bellsbeer.com

April 1, Copper Canyon Brewery's April Fools/Summerzest Release Party.
Come on out and enjoy a pint of Summerzest on the patio (rain or shine or even snow) for $1 from 5-pm.
27522 Northwestern, Southfield 48034, 248-223-1700, www.CopperCanyonBrewery.com

April 2, Wrought Iron Grill in Owosso presents “Black Ales” with Rex Halfpenny.
$15.00 and that will include a pint of your choice, samples of the evenings' tasting, and munchies. 6:30-9:30pm. RSVP at 989.472.9025. www.wroughtirongrill.com

April 7, Grizzly Peak B. C. Brewers' Night in the Den.
Join us for Brewers' Night the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 9 pm. $2.00 off samplers, a special cask on the bar and brewery tours. 120 W. Washington, Ann Arbor 48104, 734-741-PEAK. www.grizzlypeak.net

April 7, Kuhnhenn B.C. Repeal of Prohibition Party.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092, 586-979-8361, www.kbrewery.com

April 11, Right Brain Brewery’s Beer Dinner.
Held at Boones Long Lake Inn. 221 Garland St., Traverse City, 49684, 231-944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com

April 13, Redwood Lodge's Beer Appreciation Society.
7pm, $14.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: "Rule Britannia" beers of the British empire. Pale Ales, Porters, I.P.A., Scottish Ales, Stouts, etc. with an all important geographical and historical lecture. Upper level dinning room. Open to Public. 5304 Gateway Center, Flint 48507, 810-233-8000, www.flintfood.com

April 16, Fort Street Brewery celebrates National High Five Day.
We are the official Detroit HQ for this important holiday! 1660 Fort St., Lincoln Park 48146, 313-389-9620, www.fortstreetbeer.com

April 18, KGB Wing Ding Thing Competition.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092, 586-979-8361, www.kbrewery.com

April 18, Schmohz B.C.’s Achilies Ale 5K.
See website for details and online registration.
2600 Patterson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids 49546, 616-949-086, www.Schmohz.com

April 20, Uptown Grille’s IPA Beer Dinner.
6:30pm, $50.00. India Pale Ales and a Five Course Dinner Featuring Indian Style Food. Reservations at 248.960.3344. 3100 East West Maple Road, Commerce Twp, www.wroughtirongrill.com

April 21, Lumber Baron's Beer Studies 501.
7pm, $15.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: Belgian Beers/2003 Tour. Open to Public. Please call Marty for reservations: 804 East Midland, Bay City 48706, 989-891-010, www.lumberbaronsgrill.com

April 26, Kuhnhenn B.C.’s Sushi, Wine, Beer, and Mead Pairing.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092, 586-979-8361, www.kbrewery.com

April 28, John Cowley & Sons Beer Tasting.
Guest Speaker Rex Halfpenny will be discussing ‘Scotch Ale’ tonight. 7pm. Cost is $20.00 per person, which includes your first pint, a number of style samples, light appetizers, and Rex's informative talk. Call today to reserve your spot, 248.474.5941. 33338 Grand River Ave. in Farmington. www.johncowleys.com

May 1, Short's to Short's Paddle.
Lots of interest. It will be held Friday May 1st (the eve of our 5 year anniversary). We hope to have good details and registration on line by the end of the month so check out our website: www.shortsbrewing.com. 121 N. Bridge Street (M-88), Bellaire 49615, 231-533-6622

May 6, Oppermann's Cork 'N' Ale Annual Beer Tasting.
To benefit the Saginaw Kiwanis Club, held at the Trillium Banquet Center. 7-9pm. Hors d'oeuvre, raffle, over 100 beers and meads. $20. advance. $25. at door. 989-797-8466.

May 7, Wrought Iron Grill in Owosso presents “Bock Beer” with Rex Halfpenny.
$15.00 and that will include a pint of your choice, samples of the evenings' tasting, and munchies. 6:30-9:30pm. RSVP at 989.472.9025. www.wroughtirongrill.com

May 11, Redwood Lodge's Beer Appreciation Society.
7pm, $14.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: TBA. Upper level dinning room. Open to Public. 5304 Gateway Center, Flint 48507, 810-233-8000, www.flintfood.com

May 15-16, Frankenmuth’s World Expo of Beer (WEB).
Brought to you by the Frankenmuth JayCees. Held in Heritage Park. 1-800-FUN-FEST. www.WorldExpoOfBeer.com