Nestled in northern Kent County, about twenty minutes north of Beer City USA, is a brewery that is quietly making excellent beer. This is not news to the natives of Cedar Springs, MI, a small town of about 3,500 people because their hometown brewery, Cedar Springs Brewing Company, was packed Read more…
Earlier this month, Grand Rapids Beer Tours celebrated their five year anniversary! While I was unable to book one of the beer tours for the anniversary weekend, I have gone on two tours over the past few years and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Brian Haik, owner and lead tour guide Read more…
Everyone has a friend named Randy. If you don’t have a friend named Randy then you have a friend who is similar to my friend, Randy. Randy is a good guy; he means well. He is kind, passionate, and excited about everything. He is capable of talking to anyone or Read more…
Lions and tigers and beers! Oh my! Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, MI was the spot for lovers of zoo animals, craft beer, and delicious food. The zoo held a “casual after hour bash” on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The rain held off and a Read more…
They often say, “April showers, bring May flowers.” What does April snow bring? Hopefully, no more snow! Better on Draft had a great month in April 2019: 6 podcast episodes, including another road trip MI Beer Box offering subscribers with swag from another Michigan brewery, along with an exclusive surprise Read more…
Here in Michigan we are more than ready for the summer! Drinking crushable beers goes hand-in-hand with the longer days, warm temps, and vacations to northern Michigan. Crushable beers are easy drinking beers no matter what activities you are up to this summer. The following freakin’ flight has a little Read more…
March came in like a lion and out like a lamb! March was a busy month for Better on Draft! MIBeerBox continues with it’s second subscription box March Draftness pitted various Michigan breweries against each other in bracket-style match ups 6.5 podcasts were produced, including Better on Draft’s first road Read more…
Muskegon, MI was a busy place last Saturday, March 23. MuskeCon 2019, a comic book and toy convention, was going on at the Holiday Inn; Rake Beer Project hosted their sneak peak open house in Northtown 794; and Pigeon Hill Brewing Company was celebrating their fifth anniversary! Western Avenue was Read more…
What does a brewer do while waiting for their brewing licenses? No, this isn’t a weird brewer joke. It’s a frequent thought that rolls through the minds of brewers who want to get the show on the road. Josh Rake, owner and head brewer, of Rake Beer Project had been Read more…
In other cities across the United States, March 13th is just another day, but in Detroit it is a day for celebration! Here are five beers with Detroit connections to celebrate with on Detroit’s special day! All these beers are from Michigan breweries, and are, of course, better on draft! Read more…
