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.

Feb. 5, 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!!! 734.741.PEAK.

February 8, Come Celebrate Brewmaster Steve’s 53’rd Birthday.
Music by "The Orbitsuns", Mexican food, and the release of this year’s version of "Carvana", a barrel aged "Agent 99", and a Belgian Quad. Details at website-www.liverybrew.com

February 11, Redwood Lodge’s Beer Appreciation Society.
7pm, $12.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: ‘Belgian Styles’ Night. Open to Public. 810.233.8000.

February 11-16, Fort Street Brewery’s 3rd Birthday Celebration.
At least one new beer will be released each night at 8 p.m. Last year we had a huge fireworks display for the Grand Finale on Saturday. How can we top that this year? 313.389.9620, www.fortstreetbeer.com

February 12, Sherwood B.C.’s Beer & Chocolate Pairing and Tasting.
With Guest Speaker Rex Halfpenny. See website for more information. Reserve your spot before February 11 at: 586.532.9669.

Feb. 13, Detroit Beer Co.’s Pairing of Chocolate and Beer with Slow Food Detroit.
Join Slow Food Detroit, Detroit Beer Company and Michigan Beer Guide as we explore the perfect pairings of chocolates and beers. Learn how to distinguish what tastes each of 7 brews brings out of 7 types of chocolate with the guidance of Rex Halfpenny and brewmaster Kevin Rodger. The event is the ultimate Valentine's Eve happening to start the celebration early or, who knows...maybe you'll find your perfect match there too? The talk begins at 7 p.m. upstairs at Detroit Beer Co., located at 1529 Broadway St. in downtown Detroit. $18 includes the program, 7 pairings, and a free pint. Partial proceeds help fund schoolyard gardens and other Slow Food Detroit initiatives. Please visit www.slowfooddetroit.org for more information. Call 313-600-0498 to make reservations.

February 14, Valentine’s Day.
-Don’t Forget Guys!

February 14, Arbor B.C.’s Strong Ale Tasting.
7 - 9 pm. One of our most popular tastings features our favorite big brews. We'll select 25-30 beers in the 7% and up category, pair them with an appetizer buffet, provide style and tasting notes, and top off the night with a door prize drawing all for $25 in advance (until midnight the night before the tasting) and $30 if purchased on tasting day. Advance tickets recommended as this tasting always sells out, 734.213.1393.

February 19, Lumber Baron’s Beer 501.
7pm, $13.00 includes beer, food and Guest Speaker-Rex Halfpenny. Tonight: Belgian Beers. Open to Public. Please call Marty for reservations: 989.891.0100.

Feb. 21, Corner Brewery’s Tree Fort Beer Release Party.
We are very excited to introduce an every-day session beer to our line-up- high in flavor and relatively low in alcohol at around 4-4.5% ABV. It is a golden pale ale made with crisp German hops and a splash of wheat. Release party includes beer samples and snacks and is $15 (tickets at the door). Free admission for all Arbor and Corner Mug Club Members and for all Michigan Mountain Biking Association members. 734.480.BREW (2739), www.cornerbrewery.com

February 23, The Michigan Brewers Guild 3’rd Annual Winter Beer Festival-Grand Rapids.
An outdoor event held at Fifth Third Ballpark in Grand Rapids in celebration of Michigan Beer, featuring over 150 different beers from more than 25 breweries. Dress for winter weather and let each pint warm your soul. Hot food and live music. Snow, rain or shine. Admission: $35 in advance, $40 at the door (includes 12 drink tokens). Additional tokens available inside the festival. Must be 21 or over. See ad on Page 6. Call 517.327.5004 for ticket information or go to http://www.michiganbrewersguild.org/ Breweries with Buses that we know of so far: Arbor B.C./Corner B.C. and Sherwood Brewing Company

February 26, John Cowley & Sons Beer Tasting.
Guest Speaker Rex Halfpenny will be discussing Pairing Beer with Chocolate tonight. 7pm. Cost is $15 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. We are located at 33338 Grand River Ave., Farmington. Check out our website: www.johncowleys.com

March 1, Suds ‘n Snow in Traverse City.
Timber Ridge Resort, in Traverse City, is hosting their second annual microbrew tasting and snowshoeing event. They started the event to highlight two lesser-known pastimes in the Northwest MI region: snowshoeing and beer tasting. This year, the event is expanding to include more breweries, live music, winter volleyball, a home brewing clinic, and generally, just a bigger-n-better atmosphere. And it’s all for a good cause! (Donation to a local nonprofit). For information go to http://www.timberridgeresort.net