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A Second Round: Beer writer and friend find new use for all that knowledge

Behind every beer there is a story. West Michigan Beer Tours is here to tell it. Jememy Martin talks with John Liberty about his latest endeavor with Aric Faber.

Rupert’s Brew House a place for new favorites and old standbys

After making a life for himself in the movie business in Los Angeles, Mark Rupert decided to come home to Kalamazoo. Now he's making the corner of East Michigan and Academy his own with his new craft brewery. Jeremy Martin talks to Rupert about his new career.

Location of the new Arcadia Brewing Company facility
Arcadia Brewing Co. ready for hiring as construction proceeds

When Arcadia Brewery opens in downtown Kalamazoo later this year exactly what kinds of jobs will it mean for the local economy? Jeremy Martin talks with Dave Sipple, Director of Brewing Operations, to find out.

Music Promoter Chris Falk
Chris Falk helps musicians build the local music scene

Who is Chris Falk and why does he care so much about local music? Jeremy Martin reports on Falk's work with bands in the area and other projects he has going.

April is time to take time to sip some Michigan wine

Michigan wineries are spending the month of April letting people know just how good they are and how much good they do. Jeremy Martin talks to local vinters about the month dedicated to their industry.

Can the Third Coast be the Cider Coast? Virtue Farms believes it

Greg Hall takes his family roots in the Chicago craft beer scene, training in old world cider making, and an apple orchard and puts them together to create what he believes can be the next big thing for the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Cider Coast. Jeremy Martin talks to Hall about what it will take.

Site for beer hounds welcomes Kalamazoo brews
Kalamazoo Beer Week taps into great tastes and fun

Those who know their craft beer and those who are just beginning to develop a taste for the many brews had a week of their own in Kalamazoo. Second Wave's Jeremy Martin was there drinking up the scene during Kalamazoo Beer Week.

Kalamazoo Beer Week offers 108 events in seven days
Musicians come from across country to make music and record in Kalamazoo

Eight music recording studios in and around Kalamazoo--who knew? Second Wave's Jeremy Martin talks to those from the latest entry into the scene, Double Phelix, the ones longest on the scene at Western Sound Studio and those in between. 

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