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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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Kettle stolen from Davenport’s Great River Brewery recovered

Bad news: A kettle was stolen from Great River Brewery. Good news: It was recovered and everything is still on track for the brewing company to return to downtown Davenport. Construction on Great River Brewery, 332 E. 2nd Street, has been ongoing for months following business’ closure after the 2019 flood. …

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