This past Saturday (May 12th) was the much-anticipated Cask Ale Fest at Ashley’s Westland location. Several Michigan breweries were represented, which included Founders, Arbor Brewing, Atwater B.C., and Saugatuck B.C. Those brewers/media-types lucky enough to gain early admittance got to … Continue reading
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Ciao Amici’s in Brighton
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While wandering the somewhat unfamiliar streets of downtown Brighton on a beautiful spring Friday evening, my wife and I stumbled upon Ciao Amici’s restaurant on Main Street (www.ciaoamicisbrighton.com). Itallian food sounded good, the atmosphere was quite nice, and there was … Continue reading
My Meeting with the Emperor
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Last night I finally made it to Liberty Street B.C. to try the fabled Emperor Norton imperial stout (. His excellency came in at 9.7% ABV, and his apperance was “darker than a black steer’s tookas on a moonless night” … Continue reading
Freep Article About What’s Shakin’ at Atwater
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Here’s an article from the Detroit Free Press (http://www.freep.com) talking about Atwater’s transition from a restaurant/brewpub to strictly a brewery. The location and atmosphere have always been great, and the beer is rock solid, so hopefully this turns into a … Continue reading
I Could Really Get Used To This Beer Dinner Thing
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Anyone who follows Great Lakes Libations across the interweb knows my affinity for South Lyon’s Lake Street Tavern (www.lakestreettavern.com). So when I received word that one of my favorite Michigan breweries would be hosting a 5-course beer dinner at my beloved … Continue reading