Tag Archives: brewpubs

Favorite beers by state and country

Posted on March 7, 2020 by problogic

Below is my list of favorite beers by state and country. Most of the ones in the United States have been tried at the brewery or brewpub. Brands from outside the United States have been tried in restaurants there or … Continue reading →

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Crafting a Perfect Brewery Name, Logo, and Slogan

Posted on July 24, 2019 by problogic

Favorite craft brewery names/logos/slogans and why they are so good: *BEST NAME: Stormcloud Brewing of Frankfort, MI – This is my all time favorite name for a brewery and they have a great logo, as well. If you’ve ever seen a fierce … Continue reading →

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Now this is my kind of map!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by problogic

Many thanks to my friend Tim for first reposting this map of craft breweries. If you love craft beers, this your map. Enjoy!

Posted in advertising, beer, brewpubs, cities, commerce, Communications, Cuisine, economic development, entertainment, entrepreneurship, Food, fun, geography, history, Maps, marketing, placemaking, Statistics, third places, tourism, Trade, Travel | Tagged beer, brewpubs, brews, cities, craft beer, fun, geography, maps, travel | 2 Comments

Sports/games that should have been invented

Posted on August 10, 2013 by problogic

If haggis hurling/tossing can be a sport, so can these. Look for them on a cable channel near you! Stay tuned for more. Slam dunk wiffle ball Reverse role deer hunting Medicine ball shot put Curling hurling Sky-high jumping (with … Continue reading →

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Are brewpubs becoming too standardized?

Posted on May 31, 2013 by problogic

In a word, yes. I have visited several dozen brewpubs in seven states and am beginning to tire of the same old, same old format of restored historic building, wood floors, big screen TVs, brick walls, lots of noise, standard … Continue reading →

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A trip to Oddside Ales

Posted on May 20, 2013 by problogic

Made a road trip yesterday to Grand Haven that among other things included a short brew respite at Oddside Ales. A quaint and enjoyable microbrewery, Oddside produces quite a range of beers for being a small brewer. I tried out … Continue reading →

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A bicyclist’s dream come true – a trailside brewpub

Posted on April 25, 2013 by problogic

This past Saturday, Alison and I made a trip to the northern burbs of Grand Rapids to wander the quaint shops of Rockford, Michigan and try out the Rockford Brewing Company. Given its location aside the White Pine State Trail … Continue reading →

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“Bad” can be good

Posted on April 13, 2013 by problogic

I recently made a short trip south to a newer craft brewer located in the Ingham County seat of Mason, Michigan. The Bad Brewing Company opened in mid-2012 in a handsome historic building just off Courthouse Square. I’ll be honest … Continue reading →

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A trek to Eagle Monk Brewpub

Posted on April 1, 2013 by problogic

Last Friday afternoon, my middle son and I decided to partake the food and craft beers at a newish brewpub in Greater Lansing called Eagle Monk. It is located on the west side of town along Mt. Hope Highway and just … Continue reading →

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Something’s brewing out there

Posted on March 28, 2013 by problogic

Below, are the five states with the most new brewery openings in 2012 as determined by the Brewers Association. I would have guessed we added more than this in Michigan last year, but still nice for us to be in the … Continue reading →

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