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Jeremy Martin

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Green practices just make sense for growing number of craft brewers

Making beer can be a green endeavor. Local brewers are proving it. 

Kalamatopia
KalamaTopia embraces all things made in Kalamazoo
Deschutes Brewery Warehouse
Revealing the invisible sector of the craft brew industry

Craft beer drinkers love their brewers but where's the love for those that get their beer to a tap near them? 

Brite Eyes will open each day with coffee, close with beer
Booktoberfest
BOOKtober Fest a celebration of books and beer
Divine Whiskey
Craft distilleries in Southwest Michigan abuzz with creative spirit

You've heard about the craft beer boom. But have you kept up on local distillers? Jeremy Martin talks to those behind the explosion in the world of spirits.

Past contest winner Geoff Groff
Past home brew competition winner gives advice to budding brewers

A past winner of Bell's Brewery Home Brew Competition tells what worked for him. Jeremy Martin has the story.

Jake’s Vanilla Bean Porter made by Paw Paw Brewing Company
More coffee and beers are coming in the same glass

Who knew? Turns out the flavors of coffee and beer can be complementary. Jeremy Martin reports local brewers and roasters are getting together to bring out the best in both. 

A party’s on tap at Tapistry to celebrate anniversary
Ben Fleckenstein, Ryan Sylvester, and Trevor Klimek
Michigan mead makers turn simple recipe into complex tastes

An ancient drink is making a modern comeback. In a state that can't get enough craft brew, Mead is finding its own niche. Michigan is now one of the top producers of the drink that depends on bees.

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