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Founders Brewing Co. to hold inaugural KBS Week

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, February 14th, 3:22 pm
Founders Brewing Co. to hold inaugural KBS Week

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.---   Founders Brewing Co. is opening its much-anticipated Kentucky Breakfast Stout release to all of Beer City USA.

KBS Week will run from Tuesday, March through Saturday, March 22.  Founders is giving 15 bars and restaurants in the Grand Rapids area a keg of KBS to tap for customers.  Beer lovers can purchase tickets to any of the tapping events through EventBrite starting Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m.

KBS is one of Founders most popular beers.  A limited batch is released each year because it must be aged in bourbon barrels for a year in the caves beneath Grand Rapids.  A limited quantity will be released to the local market on Tuesday, March 25, before making its way out of Michigan April 1.

For more information about KBS Week, visit the event page here.

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Shuttered bar's liquor license now up for auction

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, February 7th, 9:56 am
Shuttered bar's liquor license now up for auction

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—If you ever wanted to open a bar or restaurant in Grand Rapids, now’s your chance to land a liquor license.

The license that formally belonged to Jukes Bar on Leonard Street NW is up for auction.  That auction will happen online on Repocast next Tuesday. 

The sale of the license must meet conditions established by the state and city, and must be approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.    

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Founders preparing something special for Kentucky Breakfast Stout release

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 4th, 12:22 pm
Founders preparing something special for Kentucky Breakfast Stout release

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Founders Brewing Co. is getting ready for the much anticipated release of its Kentucky Breakfast Stout.

 The Grand Rapids based brewery announced Monday that it will be releasing KBS April 1 for distribution across 27 states.  In a post on Facebook, Founders Brewing Co. says, “We’re doing something special for KBS here in Grand Rapids in March, but we aren’t quite ready to announce the details yet.  Please stay tuned.”

KBS is a potent, chocolate-coffee imperial stout aged 12 months in bourbon barrels.  Founders only makes one batch a year, so demand for a bottle is high.  Some KBS fans will follow delivery trucks on the beer’s release day to try to nab a pack of KBS. 

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Brewery surprises animal shelter with large check

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 21st, 8:00 am
Brewery surprises animal shelter with large check

WALKER, Mich.—The animals at the Humane Society of West Michigan are getting a boost, thanks to beer drinkers.

The Mitten Brewing Co. named HSWM its charity partner for the month of December.  This week, the business surprised the shelter with a giant check for more than $1,600 in donations.

In a post on Facebook, the Humane Society of West Michigan says, “We are so grateful to receive this donation and encourage all of you to stop by this awesome vintage baseball-themed microbrewery!”

The Mitten Brewing Co. is located at 527 Leonard St. NW.  This month, the company will be donating a portion of sales to Paws With A Cause.  On Jan. 27, half of food sales at The Mitten Brewing Co. will go to the organization. 

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Experience Grand Rapids launches personalized travel planning website

Submitted by mkennedy on Wednesday, December 18th, 10:28 am
Experience Grand Rapids launches personalized travel planning website

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.---Experience Grand Rapids, the official destination marketing organization for Kent County, recently announced the launch of its new personalized travel planning website, www.GRCityTwist.com.

The new interactive website targets 18 different interests, from “art lovers” to “thrill seekers”, allowing the visitor to customize their trip.  For example, craft beer enthusiasts can find breweries to explore, activities and nightlife related to craft beer, and accommodations for the weekend.

EXGR launched the new, mobile-friendly website on Dec. 17 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with the hospitality community, business and political leaders, and its Certified Tourism Ambassadors.

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Local restaurants serve up free meals to veterans November 11

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, November 11th, 11:24 am
Local restaurants serve up free meals to veterans November 11

Some West Michigan restaurants are honoring miliatry members  this Veterans Day by serving up free meals.

Lakeshore Partnership is also offering a free meal to veterans at 19 of its local McDonald’s restaurants.  Military identification is preferred, but not required.  Participating locations include:

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Kent County honors cleanest restaurants with Food Safety Awards

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 7th, 2:47 pm
Kent County honors cleanest restaurants with Food Safety Awards

KENT COUNTY, Mich.—Where are the safest places to eat in Kent County?

The county health department is answering that question with the 2013 Food Safety Awards.   The agency whittled down the list of 1,654 eligible restaurants to just 269 facilities, based on routine restaurant and food service inspections over the past year.  Under the county’s criteria, restaurants that earn the award must have a certified food safety manager, no confirmed violations of the Michigan Smoke Free Law and no confirmed foodborne illness outbreaks during the year.

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