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Jeremy Martin

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Laura Bell wants to continue innovation and build structure for the future

"I'll be looking at how we want to build out the next 18 states. I think the biggest thing we can do though is to not take for granted that everyone has heard of us," Laura Bell says.

Journey to opening new distillery goes over unfamiliar territory

Green Door Distillery gets back to the roots of making spirits and gets ready for opening in 2016.

Beer scene in downtown Kalamazoo to expand with entrance of HopCat

This fall the local beer scene will be getting just a touch less local, but a whole lot more diverse as Grand Rapids-based Barfly Ventures brings its popular HopCat concept to downtown Kalamazoo.

Coffee roasters keep up with customers’ changing tastes

The west side of Michigan is now into its third wave of innovation in the coffee roasting and brewing industry.

Craft beer drinkers prove they have the patience for barrel-aged brews

Drinkers seeking a new craft brew experience find it in the unique flavors of barrel-aged beers.

4 local spirit makers distill what’s new in their businesses

Nationwide, the number of small distilleries grew from 92 in 2010 to more than 700 in 2014. That kind of growth is starting to be seen regionally as well. Jeremy Martin has an update on what’s the latest with local spirit makers and those who plan to distill their first batch soon.

Remembering 30 years of growing Bell’s to the brewery it is today

Bell's is planning a 30th-anniversary party to top all parties. With at least 90 different brewers invited, beer lovers will have a chance to taste brews that may have never before come their way. Before the kegs are tapped, we have a look back at Bell's early days and a look at what lies ahead.

Paw Paw redevelopment brings together craft beer, trails, recreation area

The Village of Paw Paw bought some neglected land where businesses had moved out. With some work, trails and a recreation area could propel new business there. It's already attracted an expanded Paw Paw Brewing Co.

Wiffle ball is all grown up and being played in Oshtemo

Wiffle ball has come a long way since it was played in the backyard. At this level, it's really not much like that kids' game of yore. 

Craft beer industry spawns lots of little (and growing) businesses

Little businesses that support or rely on the craft brew industry are bubbling up all over.  

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