Cheers

Though Sietsema Orchard announced its immediate closure last week, Sietsema Cider is in the process of opening a taproom in Cedar Springs.

Lightfast Coffee+Art shop has closed its Fulton Street location. But don’t worry about going into caffeine withdrawal; a new coffee shop is poised to move in.

Next week 25 unique, collaborative beers will be released in brewery taprooms across Grand Rapids as part of the Beer City Pro-Am competition taking place July 30 - Aug. 3.

Railtown Brewing is accomplishing goals.

Brian Lesperance was in Colorado when he noticed several outstanding wines in an odd container: a can.

Clean Juice, a franchise founded in North Carolina, opens its first Michigan location this weekend. 

A new player has decided to jump into Grand Rapids’ strong craft coffee scene. Family-owned Soldadera Coffee recently debuted its cold-brew coffee inspired by “café de olla,” which traces its origins back to the 1900s during the Mexican Revolution.

If you are spending time in Saugatuck this summer be sure to check out the new venture by Coppercraft Distillery and Ridge Cider.

As the weather heats up and activities head outdoors, do yourself a favor and pack up some canned beverages to enjoy.

Grand Rapids is celebrating cider this week with Cider Week. Tap takeovers, cider-and-food pairings at local restaurants and breweries, cider tours, and a festival are all part of the festivities being offered throughout the week.

Matt Michiels is happy Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery has a new location, but it won’t change the business.

Without the expansive homebrewing industry in West Michigan, it’s unlikely the Grand Rapids brewing scene would be as robust and internationally known as it is today.

As the beer world shrinks with breweries on every corner, it’s more important than ever for the industry to also expand its world.

The Sparrows Bridge Street location is closed, according to a message posted on the coffee shop’s Instagram page this week.

This year's reigning champ of the Battle of the West is Jeremy Williams of the Lumber Baron bar, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, for his cocktail named, "The Spyglass.

Having just opened up a tasting room in Grand Rapids earlier this year, we chatted with Brengman Brothers' winemaker, Maggie Thompson, to learn more about their wine and the blossoming Michigan wine culture.

Bartenders from eight Grand Rapids bars and restaurants will compete for the title of “best bartender.”

April 7 is National Beer Day, the perfect excuse to spend today celebrating the great beer of West Michigan.

A Michigan winery announced plans to open a tasting room north of Grand Rapids later this year.

Toast to the start of spring! As the days become longer, why not share a cup of coffee to celebrate? GR|MAG brewed up a list of seven special spring coffee drinks around Grand Rapids.