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Brothers Craft Prepares For Spring Beer Festival | News

Harrisonburg brewery Brothers Craft Brewing Co. is preparing to hold a beer festival inspired by German tradition. The brewery will hold its fourth annual Starkbierfest on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. The festival mirrors the Bavarian tradition of “Starkbierzeit,” according to Josh Harold, taproom manager at Brothers Craft. The …

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How Sunny the Cat Inspired 2nd Shift Brewing’s Sunny Cat IPA

The Beer: Sunny Cat The Brewery: 2nd Shift 2nd Shift Brewing’s beloved New England-style IPA, Sunny Cat, owes its inspiration — and name — to the orange tabby immortalized on its label, Sunny.  According to Libby Crider, co-owner of 2nd Shift Brewing, Sunny lived the first few years of his …

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Michigan beer garden named second-best in the US

A well-known Michigan beer garden is getting some national attention. USA Today released their 10Best winners for best beer gardens in the U.S., and a Northern Michigan spot came in at No. 2 on the list. Hop Lot Brewing Co., in Suttons Bay, is a beautiful outdoor brewery that first …

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