Breweries seen as boost to state.By JOSH GARVEYCapital News ServiceLANSING — While many Michigan industries are in decline, the craft beer industry is flourishing, with breweries expanding and bringing tourists to local communities.Craft beer has been expanding nationally, and even more so in Michigan, said Scott Graham, the executive director of the Michiga […]
Wolverine Brewing signed a lease for 6000 square feet of the former Big George’s warehouse at 2019 W. Stadium where they will open a micro brewery and tasting room later this year.Founders Matt Roy and Trevor Thrall have realized the next step of their dream to brew and sell alongside the other renowned Michigan based beer companies. The company has been b […]
The Honest Pint Project, a national effort aimed at highlighting those establishments that definitely do not shortchange beer drinkers by serving draughts in smaller glasses, has so far certified three local brewpubs as purveyors of honest pints: Arbor Brewing Co., Original Gravity Brewing Co. (440 County, Milan), and Liberty Street Brewing Co. (149 W. Liber […]
Israel recently reinstated a large import tax on Asian carp, which has hurt business for one of the largest producers of the fish, Schafer Fisheries in Thomson, Ill. Asian carp is used to make gefilte fish, a Jewish delicacy and staple at many Passover Seders. […]
A contaminated batch of an obscure but ubiquitous flavor enhancer sparked recalls of foods ranging from dips to flavored tofu. The Food and Drug Administration said the recalls are a precaution to prevent illness. […]
Elizabeth Farry, community relations manager for the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, talks about using Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients in other recipes. Farry has tried many of the recipes on the Girl Scouts' Web site, including fried caramel delights, thin mint brownies and do-si-dos peanut Thai chicken. […]