BEER

If you thought making beer was just for men, think again.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing recipes in which beer is the main component. Typically wine is the alcohol of choice to cook food with. However, beer is a very close second, in my opinion. I had a few ideas of different recipes that I wanted to make but wasn’t sure which type

How one man's ever-growing village archive sparked a tour of lost ale houses.

“Eve Bites Back,” by Anna Beer, indicts a system that for years ignored women who write and, to some extent, still does.

There is a new nail polish that will allow you to check the temperature of your beer, allowing you to make sure it’s chill and refreshing.

Deliciously crispy broasted chicken, mouthwatering prime rib, and ice-cold beers are just some of the reasons people flock to Bierhaven.

The Novi Fall Barbecue Fest will have a lineup of food trucks, plenty of cold beer and more.

The vegan scene continues to grow in Ann Arbor with the addition of North Star Lounge. Phillis Engelbert and Jessica Stern joined Meredith Bruckner, community news producer for All About Ann Arbor, to highlight everything this spot has to offer.

Taste of Black Spirits raises awareness for black-owned spirits, beer, and wine brands.

The celebrations are already underway at Brown Iron Brewhouse.

It's the perfect spot to go before or after the Auto Show.

We're getting a little saucy this Tasty Tuesday, checking out the coffee, pizza and beer selection at Saucy Brew Works in Downtown Detroit.

Motown is known for its music and this weekend has plenty of it.

Summer isn’t over yet with plenty of festivals to take the family to this weekend.

Friday is International Beer Day, and we thought we would start the festivities early with something special. When you hear the phrase “beer and college,” various images may spring to mind.

Mo Pop is back along with several other summer festivals to check out this weekend.

A Detroit legend returns for one-night-only and Detroit celebrates its birthday.

The company announced Wednesday that it is bringing its 1987 packaging to life.

Have you tried curling? How about axe-throwing?

American Craft Beer Week begins May 16.

Technically, the first day of spring was Sunday, but the real first day of spring is today -- it’s Oberon Day!

Wholesalers dominate the beer and wine sales landscape in Michigan. Therefore, many – but not all – of the biggest players in the beer and wine industry aren’t household names.

Michigan residents drink more beer than all other types of alcohol combined – but beer is on the decline in recent decades, according to data from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Beer has been on a steady decline since at least the early 1990s in Michigan, despite growing trends like home-brewing and microbreweries and the proliferation of ciders and seltzers (which, in most cases, fall in the beer category). Meanwhile, wine, liquor and mixed spirit drink consumption are all on the rise.

Check out The Royal Oak Brewery -- they have more than beer!

Craft beer's emphasis on strong flavors has reinvented non-alcoholic beer, bringing better choices than ever to people who want new options.

If you haven’t watched this clip of Dylan Larkin with the mic on him during warmups, check it out. He buys a beer for a fan after accidentally bumping it along the glass.

The new HOMES campus is holding its soft opening.

Your favorite beer could go up or down in price any time of the night.

Bell’s Brewery, one of the biggest craft beer makers in the Midwest and based in Kalamazoo, has been acquired by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado.

While now they serve everything from mouth-watering nachos to pizzas, sandwiches, and more, Motor City Brewing Works got their start with a cold pint beer.

An argument over spilled beer led to a shooting overnight outside a bar in Pontiac, officials said.

German Park will host its first picnic in two years on July 31.

You may have already had a nice kickback with family and friends as the music is playing and you’re just enjoying the company, conversation and a refreshing beverage. But is that libation a good choice?

Nothing pairs better with a baseball game than an ice-cold beer, and some tasty food. The Detroit Beer company has been serving up this winning combination since 2003.

New data from the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association show the U.S. beer industry supports 66,990 jobs in Michigan and contributes more than $9.9 billion to the state’s economy.

Can an onion or a splash of beer clean your grill?

See how you can support two local breweries and make donations to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 2021 House That Beer Built.

Bottles Nation is helping you find the perfect drink for your next binge-watching session

Grab a cold brew for New Beer’s Eve!

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – What do an Ann Arbor nonprofit and a Ypsilanti microbrewery have in common? 734 Brewing Company has announced the release of Labor of Love, a session India pale ale created in collaboration with SCRAP Creative Reuse. AdMug Club benefits include discounts on all 734 Brewing products including beer, cocktails, root beer and cold brew coffee, according to the release. Learn more about SCRAP Creative Reuse at scrapa2.org734 Brewing Company is at 15 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Related: SCRAP Creative Reuse in Ann Arbor announces online store, new shipping option

These challenging times have given rise to new partnerships and collaborations to help our small businesses survive, and often these partnerships lead to even more possibilities, including Beer Blankets. What is a Beer Blanket? Well, it’s all in the name: It is a heavy blanket meant to keep you warm as you enjoy a beer outdoors, as many restaurants and bars have moved to patios, even in the cold weather, to expand their seating. Roginson reached out on social media to see if anyone had ideas and could help, and Shorb had just the idea. The blanket is very thick, perfect for keeping you warm in the winter, and great to use as a picnic blanket in the summer.

Co-owner of 24th CC, Sean Brezzell, recently collaborated with Five Shores Brewing and beer blogger Siren of Stout to craft a pastry stout as part of its “Support Black Businesses Beer Series.” The February beer is the first in the series, which coincides with Black History Month. Read: Family-run 24th CC fills cheesecake void in Ann Arbor food sceneSiren of Stout’s Barb Baker and Five Shores brewmaster Oliver Roberts developed the beer recipe that features 24th CC’s sweet potato pies. Ad24th Cheesecakerie's sweet potato pies go into the mash to create a pastry stout with Five Shores Brewing and Siren of Stout. (Barb Baker)“The 24th Cheesecakerie is a third generation business and they make stellar cakes and pies,” Baker wrote A4 via email. The limited edition beer will be released on Feb. 26 and can be purchased on the Five Shores Brewing website with pick up options in Royal Oak and at Cultivate in Ypsilanti.

You’re for sure going to have to try Bell’s new beer with a polite Midwestern name: “No, Yeah.”The West Michigan-based brewery announced a new Golden Ale, a year-round release that will begin shipping next week in Michigan and in surrounding Midwest states. Bell’s says the beer is a lighter craft beer with a slightly sweet flavor profile. This beer will appeal to those who are looking for another alternative to higher ABV beers, something that is crisp and refreshing and not too hoppy.”The “No, Yeah” name is an ode to some polite Midwestern slang. Phrases like “ope”, " ‘scuse me” and “let me sneak past ya” are all part of the beer’s packaging and marketing campaign. No, Yeah will be available to purchase at the Bell’s General Store and Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo on Jan. 18.

MUSKEGON, Mich. – A Michigan brewery introduced a new “Big Gretch” beer that shows the governor on the can wearing shades and a chain in the shape of the state. Rake Beer Projects from Progressive Farmhouse Ales in Muskegon, Michigan, announced a petite dry hopped sour saison with mango that’s been dubbed “Big Gretch: The Return.”Click here to visit the Rake Beer Projects website. “What’s more to say, it’s an absolute crusher of a beer with a label depicting our governor rocking some Cartier shades and a 231 Chain. It’s fun, it’s goofy, and it’s a great beer,” the company posted on Instagram. Within 10 minutes of being released, the beer was sold out, according to the company.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Traverse City Beer Week kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, and runs through Nov. 20. And now you can celebrate on a Traverse City Ale Trail. Jillian Manning, from Traverse City Tourism, told us about some of the fun things you can do during Traverse City Beer Week. And as for the Traverse City Ale Trail, it’s actually small maps that take you on a journey through the breweries to find your favorite beers.

At Supernatural Brewing and Spirits, you could say the food and drink are out of this world. A group of friends created this brewpub to be a place they wanted to hang out. Once they found a building at the intersection of Plymouth and Ann Arbor Roads in Livonia, they seized the opportunity and created Supernatural Brewing and Spirits. They were tossing around names that fit the logo, and when someone said Supernatural, they knew they found their name. If you would like to check out Supernatural Brewing and Spirits (I hear their IPAs are good), they are located at 36685 Plymouth Road in Livonia.

Which means it’s a great time for mead, cider. B.Nektar in Ferndale offers flavorful meads and ciders in their taproom. B.Nektar makes their own mead in-house and sell Michigan made ciders. You can place your order online and pick up any mead, hard cider, or beer to go. Watch the video to see what unique meads you should try from B.Nektar.

YPSILANTI, Mich. On Friday, Cultivate Coffee & Taphouse in downtown Ypsilanti announced a change in ownership. Ypsi resident Sara Demorest will take over ownership from current owner Ryan Wallace during the next few months. Weve always loved Cultivate since we moved here, even before we moved here, and we love the Ypsi community. We wanted to keep Cultivate going and all that it encompasses with it making people feel safe and welcome. Cultivate Coffee and Taphouse is at 307 N. River St., Ypsilanti

Detroit is a leader in the craft beer industry, and this Detroit brewery is helping the cause. Batch Brewing Company has been making beer in the city since 2015, and is dedicated to providing great tasting beer in a fun, and welcoming space. Owner Stephen Roginson used to brew beer in his home for years before he won a Hatch Detroit grant and opened Batch Brewing Company. Now the brewery offers a variety of beers, ciders, and sours that will be suitable for any beer fans tastes. Watch the video above to learn more about Batch Brewing Company.

ANN ARBOR Having shut its doors in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic Blue Front in downtown Ann Arbor will reopen in mid-August with new owners. He said buying the Blue Front seemed like a good way to diversify while also preserving an Ann Arbor landmark. When able to, Vogt said that Blue Front will return to offering tasting events as well as monthly beer and wine clubs. Currently, the store is restocking its shelves and waiting for licenses to transfer before it can reopen. Blue Front Ann Arbor is at 701 Packard St.Related:

NASHVILLE – Kid Rock’s bar in Nashville has been hit with a permit suspension by the state for ignoring social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board in Tennessee voted to issue a five-day permit suspension to Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk & Steakhouse and three other bars in downtown Nashville for ignoring distancing guidelines, the Nashville Tennessean reports. Kid Rock’s bar had previously been fined after a complaint was filed against the establishment earlier this month, along with 14 other establishments. “They were in violation of two points of the order that states bar areas must remain closed to the public,” said inspector Melvin Brown. It’s against our constitutional rights.”In Detroit, Olympia Development of Michigan announced in December 2019 that it wouldn’t extending the lease for Kid Rock’s bar at Little Caesars Arena, which expired in April.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Located on the corner of Packard Street and Arbor Street, Blue Front Ann Arbor has announced that it will close its doors by the end of June. Now a specialty craft beer and wine store, Blue Front has a long history in Ann Arbor. Having grown up in Ann Arbor a few blocks from Blue Front years before he purchased it, Blinder is sad to see his involvement with the historic business end, but is optimistic for its future. Nevertheless, he is thankful for his customers who have supported Blue Front over the years, some of whom have traveled to the Ann Arbor store from Toledo and Grand Rapids. Blue Front Ann Arbor is at 701 Packard St.

LANSING, Mich. Small breweries could sell and deliver more craft beer to stores without having to go through Michigan's three-tier system for alcohol distribution under legislation that advanced to the governor's desk on Wednesday. The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the main measure, which would let microbrewers self-distribute up to 2,000 barrels annually up from 1,000. Under the tiered system, brewers sell their beer to distributors or wholesalers which sell it to stores. Jay Fettig, owner of North Pier Brewing in Benton Harbor, said the legislation would help grow small craft breweries by simplifying and streaming the liquor law. Other bills would ease licensing for beer festivals and reduce the frequency of beer- and wine-related taxes.

ANN ARBOR Arbor Brewing Company announced on Tuesday it will be relocating its downtown brewpub to another location in Ann Arbor. The pub and eatery has been in its current location -- a historic building at 114 E Washington St. -- for 25 years. In a Facebook post, the owners reported increasing operating challenges in the downtown location even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. With the end of our lease in sight we have made the decision to move out of this location, wrote the owners. Ann Arbor is in our DNA and it is important to us to be here.

Ready for a new type of happy hour in Metro Detroit? Host Tati Amare chatted with Chef Derek Layson and John Golaszewski with Hissho Sushi about their new kind of happy hour that’s changing the grocery shopping game in Metro Detroit. Hissho Sushi started by placing chefs in each Meijer to make fresh sushi for customers but now they have expanded into a restaurant with a twist. Hissho Sushi has also partnered with Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo to create the best pairing of Michigan-made beer with your choice of sushi. You can find the Hissho Sushi restaurant inside of Meijer in Brighton on Grand River.

HOLLAND, Mich. – New Holland Brewing Co.'s newest offering is a light white ale brewed with Lake Michigan water. The Holland, Michigan brewery recently introduced Lightpoint Functional White Ale, a brew the company says is made with natural ingredients, including raw honey, coconut water and orange peels. "We all look forward to the light point in our day or in our workout,” said Adam Dickerson, New Holland brand manager. “Here in west Michigan, the sunset over Lake Michigan symbolizes that moment of rest. Lightpoint Functional White Ale will be available across the brewery’s distribution network beginning March 1.

Beer and college have gone together for a long time, but not like this. Colorado State University is one of several colleges now offering a major in beer. Barry Peterson reports on the intoxicating industry looking to hire millennials.

It's National Beer Day and certified Cicerone Ray Daniels joins CBSN to explain how Americans drink beer the wrong way.