Portage, MI – The Sangria Shop owner Fernando Costas is quick to point out the birthplace of pina colada: Puerto Rico. Costas moved with his family from Puerto Rico to Portage in 2006 and launched their sangria business in 2012. A couple years later, the business expanded to a new space and started…
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Kalamazoo, MI — Everyone is pretty familiar with the Kalamazoo area’s reputation for craft beverages — from beer to spirits to mead to hard cider. When consuming quality drinks, it’s only fitting to have stylish, hand-crafted drinkware to pair with the liquid. Here is a quick rundown of some…
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Kalamazoo, MI — Nick and Joanna Merrill, owners of The Kalamazoo Stillhouse, pride themselves on their craft gin. While the spirit tends to overwhelm drinkers with an abundance of juniper, which gives it a heavy pine flavor, the Merrills focus on pointed botanicals to give their gin a more subtle…
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KALAMAZOO, MI — #KBW2021 GIVEAWAY ALERT! We are partnering with Eric Strader Pottery and others for daily giveaways during the rest of #KBW2021. To enter for a chance to win, just share your photos, stories and videos using #KBW2021 as you take part in the various specials, takeout options and…
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The following is a press release from Green Door Distilling Co. with minor edits for clarity. Kalamazoo, MI – Green Door Distilling Co., makers of award-winning craft spirits, announces Head Distiller Tyler Glasser will be a featured contestant on the Discovery Channel’s MASTER DISTILLER television…
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KALAMAZOO, MI — There’s a new way to enjoy Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week where revelers can order to-go drinks and consume while walking outside in “social districts.” Launched in the summer of 2020 by Kalamazoo Downtown Partnerships, participating bars, restaurants, breweries, wineries and…
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KALAMAZOO, MI – Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week (KBW) kicks off this Friday for the 11th year with a hybrid format. The event formerly known as Kalamazoo Beer Week now includes more Kalamazoo makers, adding local distilleries and wineries to join in with the breweries and celebrate the craft beverage…
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KALAMAZOO, MI — Throughout the pandemic, our craft beverage culture has continued to roll with punch after punch. Closures. Carryout. Partial reopens. Outdoor dining only. Partial reopening (again). They’ve done their best to provide thoughtful service while at times potentially putting their health…
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KALAMAZOO, MI — Despite the pandemic, a trio of local brewers are pursuing new projects in 2021. In an article in Encore Magazine, the ownership teams behind Murray Street Brewing Co. in Mattawan, Deep End Brewing Co. in Plainwell and the potential return of Rupert’s Brew House to downtown Kalamazoo…
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The team at Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week wanted to wish our local craft beverage and restaurant industries and those that support them a happy holiday season. We encourage everyone to be safe and order gift certificates or takeout orders, if you are able. We hope to celebrate with everyone for…
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