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If there’s one thing we know about Kalamazoo, it’s that people that live here and visit here love being outside and they love drinking beer—which, combined, is the kind of love affair we can get behind. Luckily, Kalamazoo is home to some of the best beer and…

• 7 minute read

Experience exciting new flavors at distilleries and cocktail bars throughout Kalamazoo, discover the popular Downtown Social District, or attend one of the many tastings, happy hours or special events. Read on for our guide to Kalamazoo's craft cocktail scene, then head to…

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Kalamazoo might be known for beer, but we haven't forgotten about all you winos out there! Discover your new favorite local hang out or create your own wine tour from the list below. Twine Urban Winery from the Roche Collection Founder of the Roché Collection, Nicole…

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Believe it or not, there are tons of family-friendly craft beer experiences in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Moms and Dads deserve a cold one, and there’s no reason the kids shouldn’t be able to come along (as long as everyone’s drinking responsibly)! We consulted…

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Founder of The Roché Collection, Nicole Triplett opened Twine Urban Winery in the Washington Square neighborhood of Kalamazoo in spring 2021. Nicole is by all well known accounts the first Black Female Licensed Wine maker in Michigan! In an industry that struggles with…

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Kalamazoo, MI – One of the newest participants in Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week has more than a lot on their plate. Sarah and Ben Martin, owners of Soil Friends in Augusta, run the 22-acre vegetable farm and market in Galesburg, where they also produce a line of hard…

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Kalamazoo, MI – The mind behind the beer and cocktail menu at the soon-to-open Brick and Brine inside the Radisson Plaza Hotel will tempt your adventurous side. Longtime local bartender Steve Baker has been with Greenleaf Hospitality Group for the last five years…

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Kalamazoo, MI — If you don’t want to contend with massive crowds and are finished using Amazon for the holiday season, consider shopping the independent retailers in Downtown Kalamazoo. If you’re having trouble figuring out what to purchase, there’s…

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Galesburg, MI — Cranberries, cream, cinnamon and a little warmth. Those are just a few of the attributes we seek in a cocktail during the holiday season, or winter for that matter. At Gull Lake Distilling Co., which opened in March, 2020, the team has established a…

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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…