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Looking back on- NEVER MIND, let's look forward to 2021!

December 29, 2020

Our THIRTEENTH (yup, of course that's the number, because 2020!) Year End Episode looks back at how we approached, then navigated lockdown, and most importantly, how came to the realization that the Curtain Up Beer was THE way to finish the Broadway Six Pack, and take us in to 2021. Cheers!

Lets look back on:

Alewife BrewPub

Conversation: Scott Evans

Conversation: Julia Herz

Conversation: Dave Lopez/Gun Hill Brewing

Conversation: Loycent Gordon/Neir’s Tavern

Conversation: Justin Squigs Robertson

Conversation: Wise I Brewing

Alpha MI Brewing

Sloop Brewing

The Curtain Up Beer!

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In beer culture, Artsy Guy, Brewery / Beer, Broadway Brews Project, Broadway, Communicator Guy, Colorado, COVID conversations, Happy Hour Son, Historian Guy, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Remarkable / Historic Bar, Video, Year End Tags year end, 2020, pandemic, covid, COVID conversations
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At Home On The Road: The Alpha MI Brewing Company.

August 27, 2020

Jimmy returns to his old stomping grounds in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for the first time in over 35 years... and there's a brewery in Alpha! Deep in the heart of Mastadon Township in Iron County, well down the road from Crystal Falls, the tiny village of Alpha, Michigan, is far and away the smallest village in the entire United States with its own craft brewery.

How could we NOT cover these fine folk? Enjoy.

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In beer culture, Brewery / Beer, Communicator Guy, Happy Hour Gal, Happy Hour Son, Video, Remarkable / Historic Bar, Michigan Tags alpha, village, smallest village with craft brewery, smallest, craft beer, teeny, startup, jimmy ludwig, mark aldrich, The Happy Hour Guys, Upper Peninsula
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The Happy Hour Guys look back on 2017!

December 29, 2017

Looking back is always one of our favorite things to do each year - and 2017 was another great trip. We were all over the US once again, with stops in Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan; and most importantly the Broadway Brews Project powered forward, with the release of Brews number two and three, with more to come! Get ready for 2018, and “Craft Beer for Good” with us. CHEERS!

In beer culture, Artsy Guy, Brewery / Beer, Broadway, Broadway Brews Project, Communicator Guy, Festival, Happy Hour Gal, Historian Guy, Loud Guy, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Video, Year End Tags year end, 2017, broadway brews project, waitress, school of rock, Genesee Brewing, alchemist, heady topper, mighty good coffee, crank arm brewing, union craft brewing, nycbw, South County Brewing
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The Happy Hour Guys 'coffee up' with Mighty Good!

January 12, 2017

We're starting off the New Year with a healthy dose of caffeine and a lot more from Mighty Good Coffee in Ann Arbor, MI. Turns out coffee is as complex and interesting as any other Craft Beverage. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at your favorite roastery? Click play and get your buzz on.

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In Communicator Guy, Loud Guy, Michigan, Video, Coffee, Happy Hour Gal Tags mighty good coffee, coffee roaster, craft coffee, ann arbor
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The Happy Hour Guys look back on 2016!

December 30, 2016

It's time for The Happy Hour Guys' yearly tradition: Looking back on everywhere we've been in the past year! And 2016 was a doozy, with travels all over the USA including Texas, Montana, Michigan, Massachusetts, NYC...and speaking of NYC (and Broadway), 2016 was the first year of possibly our proudest accomplishment... THE BROADWAY BREWS PROJECT. Click play for a rundown.... and Happy New Year!

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In Artsy Guy, beer culture, 5 Napkin, Brewery / Beer, Broadway Brews Project, Broadway, Communicator Guy, Colorado, Historian Guy, Massachussets, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Remarkable / Historic Bar, Video, Year End Tags 2016, looking back, broadway brews project, carton brewing, gun hill brewing, hamilton, school of rock
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Bev-Tour or camping trip? Northern Lower Michigan!

November 10, 2016

When is a camping trip NOT just a camping trip? WHEN IT'S A BEV-TOUR.

In this episode Jimmy, Joe and AJ spend a little more time in Northern Lower Michigan, including a stop at a terrific brewpub in downtown Traverse City, a new discovery of a Hops Farm overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, and a return to Short's to taste more of their fantastic brews. Enjoy!

In beer culture, Brewery / Beer, Communicator Guy, Loud Guy, Michigan, Science Guy, Video Tags michigan hops farm, traverse city, northern lower peninsula, rare bird brewing, Short's Brewery, sour beer, canoes, camping trip
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A revisit to Short's Brewing: Well lookee here...

September 19, 2016

Jimmy, AJ and Joe stop in to Bellaire, MI to check in with our old friends at Short's Brewing, and my how things have changed. Is Bellaire still a quiet Hamlet or a Beer Mecca? And is the slogan still "Michigan Only, Michigan Forever"? (hint: both times, check the latter.) Enjoy a visit with some old friends. Cheers!

In beer culture, Brewery / Beer, Communicator Guy, Loud Guy, Michigan, Remarkable / Historic Bar, Science Guy, Video Tags Short's Brewery, Bellaire, jordan river, canning, expansion
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