Kalamazoo will be Hoppin’ during Kalamazoo Beer Week

Kalamazoo, MI - January 10-14, 2011 will mark the first ever Kalamazoo Beer Week. The event, which will offer beer tastings, meet the brewer events and beer dinners in restaurants and retail locations throughout the city, will feature Michigan craft beer and brewers.

Organized by Imperial Beverage, the week-long event will kick-off with a beer dinner at Martinis Pizza, featuring the brewing teams and owners from Arcadia Brewing and The Livery. Attendees will rub elbows with the breweries’ elite crafters, dine on great food from the Martini’s staff, and share a love of beer over Arcadia and The Livery selections. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by forwarding your party name, contact information and number attending to rsvp@imperialbeverage.com.) The closing event will feature a beer tasting and bottle signing at Drake Party Store featuring the brewing team from Shorts, the fastest growing craft brewery in the US (up 357% over 2009) and a favorite of locals.

See below for the Lineup of fantastic, beer centered events. This list is constantly growing. For a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute list of events, visit www.ImperialBeverage.com.

Monday, January 10, 2011 
6-9 p.m. Martini’s Pizza, 832 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo Beer Week Kick-Off Dinner Event
$25/person, included food and first beer
Reserve your spot by emailing rsvp@imperialbeverage.com
Featuring: Arcadia Brewing, The Livery

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 
6"30-9"30 p.m. Harvey’s on the Mall, 416 S. Burdick
Tap Takeover: All Arcadia, All Day / Meet the Brewer
Prices are a la carte
Open event: no ticket or reservation required.
Arcadia Beers pouring from every tap all day, meet the brewing team between 630pm and 930pm.

7-9 p.m. Gallagher’s Eatery and Pub, 4210 Stadium Dr.
Beer Dinner
Reservations Recommended.
Featuring: North Peak Brewing

7-9 p.m. Food Dance Café Market, 161 E. Michigan Ave.
Beer Tasting and Bottle Signing in the Market
Open event: no ticket or reservation required.
Featuring: New Holland Brewing

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 
5:30-6:30 p.m. Salut Fine Wine and Spirits, 5907 Gull Rd.
Beer Tasting and Bottle Signing
Open event: no ticket or reservation required
Featuring: Short’s Brewing

6-8:30 p.m. Central City Tap House, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Tap the Firkin and Meet the (Beer) Maker
Ceremonious tapping of the Firkin at 7pm (First ever Poet Stout on cask in Kalamazoo!) Special offers for those completing a punch-card of New Holland Offerings
Featuring: New Holland Brewing

7-8:30 p.m. Munchie Mart, 6180 Stadium Dr.
Beer Tasting and Bottle Signing
Open event: no ticket or reservation required
Featuring: Arcadia Brewing

7:30-9 p.m. Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, 211 E. Water St.
Beer Dinner
Reservations Strongly Recommended, limited seating
Featuring: Short’s Brewing

Thursday, January 13, 2011 
9:30 p.m. until ? Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, 211 E. Water St.
Late Night Gathering with Craft Brewers from around Michigan
Featuring 28 Michigan Craft Beers on tap, and brewers from around the state dropping by to meet and mingle.

Friday, January, 14, 2011 
5:30-7:30 p.m., Drake Party Center, 4717 W. KL Ave.
Beer Tasting and Bottle Signing
Plan ahead: this location will be hosting a very large crowd!
Featuring: Shorts Brewing

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