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      <title>Brewers Guild Drops Mitten-Themed Pint Glasses for MI Beer Month</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared July as Michigan Beer Month. Here's where to find the limited-edition commemorative pint glass in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-beer-month-july-pint-glass/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>This Michigan City Has Been Called Out For How Hard They Party</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you like to party hard, this is the Michigan city you should be living in. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-rapids-biggest-party-city-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you like to party hard, this is the Michigan city you should be living in. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-rapids-biggest-party-city-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Another West Michigan Brewery Goes Up For Sale, This Time in Downtown Wayland</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:33:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[OpenRoad Brewery in Wayland, Michigan is for sale including a 2 bedroom apartment above the taproom and "the oldest standing building in downtown Wayland." <a href="https://wgrd.com/open-road-brewery-for-sale-wayland-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenRoad Brewery in Wayland, Michigan is for sale including a 2 bedroom apartment above the taproom and &quot;the oldest standing building in downtown Wayland.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/open-road-brewery-for-sale-wayland-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bell’s Oberon Beer Release Date for This Year Just Announced!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you are pretty darn tired of Winter, cloudy rainy or snowy days, here is really good news. Spring is just around the corner because Bell's Brewery just announced the release date of this years Oberon Beer, March 20. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bells-oberon-beer-release-date-for-this-year-just-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are pretty darn tired of Winter, cloudy rainy or snowy days, here is really good news. Spring is just around the corner because Bell&apos;s Brewery just announced the release date of this years Oberon Beer, March 20. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bells-oberon-beer-release-date-for-this-year-just-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Top 3 Places To Grab A Craft Beer In West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are the top 3 places to grab an ice cold beer to celebrate National Beer Lover's Day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-3-places-to-grab-a-craft-beer-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are the top 3 places to grab an ice cold beer to celebrate National Beer Lover&apos;s Day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-3-places-to-grab-a-craft-beer-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Brewing Company Outdoor Mini Bar Now Open Downtown</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:50:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This addition is part of the social districts that were set up due to the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-brewing-company-now-has-an-outdoor-mini-bar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This addition is part of the social districts that were set up due to the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-brewing-company-now-has-an-outdoor-mini-bar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Favorite “Trashy” Beer is an Ode to the State</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:39:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Our state pride even bled into Ohio. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-favorite-trashy-beer-is-an-ode-to-the-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Our state pride even bled into Ohio. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-favorite-trashy-beer-is-an-ode-to-the-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Once Again Named ‘Best Beer City’ in America</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:28:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We're No. 1! Looks like GR will be keeping that "Beer City USA" title after all. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-once-again-named-best-beer-city-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re No. 1! Looks like GR will be keeping that &quot;Beer City USA&quot; title after all. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-once-again-named-best-beer-city-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>You Can Help Grand Rapids Retain ‘Beer City USA’ Title</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:53:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is once again in the running for a national contest! GR is among 20 nominees for "Best Beer City in America" in a USA Today 10 Best Readers Poll. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-help-grand-rapids-retain-beer-city-usa-title/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is once again in the running for a national contest! GR is among 20 nominees for &quot;Best Beer City in America&quot; in a USA Today 10 Best Readers Poll. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-help-grand-rapids-retain-beer-city-usa-title/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The B.O.B., Including Judsons, Re-Opening Today</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:21:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The B.O.B. - The Big Old Building on the corner of Fulton &amp; Monroe is re-opening today for the second time. And sorry, there's no pig roast this time, like when they re-opened on June 19.
It totally makes sense for the BOB to re-open after seeing long lines down the street on Social House and Grand Woods nearby.
... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-including-judsons-re-opening-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The B.O.B. - The Big Old Building on the corner of Fulton &amp;amp; Monroe is re-opening today for the second time. And sorry, there&apos;s no pig roast this time, like when they re-opened on June 19.
It&nbsp;totally makes sense for the BOB to re-open after seeing long lines down the street on Social House and Grand Woods nearby.
... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-including-judsons-re-opening-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The B.O.B. Re-Opening Today &amp; Friday</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:59:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The BOB...The Big Old Building on the corner of Fulton &amp; Monroe is opening today with a VIP Party and Friday with a Pig Roast and entertainment.
Today (Thursday) this is a VIP Party at 4 p.m. Their first day open and a celebration for VIP Gregslist Member. Di... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-re-opening-today-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The BOB...The Big Old Building on the corner of Fulton &amp;amp; Monroe is opening today with a VIP Party and Friday with a Pig Roast and entertainment.
Today (Thursday) this is a&nbsp;VIP Party at 4 p.m. Their first day open and a celebration for VIP Gregslist Member. Di... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-re-opening-today-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>You Can Help Choose Perrin Brewing’s New Beer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:24:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You're basically helping make the beer but interactively.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-help-choose-perrin-brewings-new-beer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You&apos;re basically helping make the beer but interactively.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-help-choose-perrin-brewings-new-beer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Things I Can’t Wait to Do in West Michigan After COVID-19</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:17:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The coronavirus has really put a damper on our social life. <a href="https://wgrd.com/5-things-i-cant-wait-to-do-in-west-michigan-after-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The coronavirus has really put a damper on our social life. <a href="https://wgrd.com/5-things-i-cant-wait-to-do-in-west-michigan-after-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:04:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This new brewery will take you back to the 1800s. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cedar-springs-brewing-opening-grand-rapids-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michiganders Have 2nd Highest Beer Tolerance, Says Study</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:53:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The national average is 3.45 beers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michiganders-have-2nd-highest-beer-tolerance-says-study/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The national average is 3.45 beers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michiganders-have-2nd-highest-beer-tolerance-says-study/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>“Get it While You Can” – No More Founders CBS After this Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:20:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why do all good things have to come to an end? <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-it-while-you-can-no-more-founders-cbs-after-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why do all good things have to come to an end? <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-it-while-you-can-no-more-founders-cbs-after-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Founders Brewing Co.</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>NEVER Say These Things to a West Michigander</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/never-say-these-things-to-a-west-michigander/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:19:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Watch what you say before coming to the west side. <a href="https://wgrd.com/never-say-these-things-to-a-west-michigander/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Watch what you say before coming to the west side. <a href="https://wgrd.com/never-say-these-things-to-a-west-michigander/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:18:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[YES! Finally, some exciting news for Kentwood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/brewery-vivant-opening-second-location-in-kentwood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[YES! Finally, some exciting news for Kentwood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/brewery-vivant-opening-second-location-in-kentwood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:44:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ArtPrize is just around the corner which means so is a new beer from Founders! <a href="https://wgrd.com/founders-releases-new-beer-for-artprize/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ArtPrize is just around the corner which means so is a new beer from Founders! <a href="https://wgrd.com/founders-releases-new-beer-for-artprize/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 03:43:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Crack fries included! <a href="https://wgrd.com/second-hopcat-in-grand-rapids-opening-on-september-8th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Crack fries included! <a href="https://wgrd.com/second-hopcat-in-grand-rapids-opening-on-september-8th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More beer is coming to Beer City USA! <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-brewery-opening-on-thursday-in-alger-heights/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More beer is coming to Beer City USA! <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-brewery-opening-on-thursday-in-alger-heights/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We've all been there. You meet up with friends for lunch and maybe just a couple drinks or you agree to go for &quot;just one drink&quot; after work but before you know it, you look at the time and it's already 8 o'clock at night.
WHAAT?! Where did the time go... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-bars-where-day-drinking-turns-into-night-drinking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ve all been there. You meet up with friends for lunch and maybe just a couple drinks or you agree to go for &amp;quot;just one drink&amp;quot; after work but before you know it, you look at the time and it&apos;s already 8 o&apos;clock at night.
WHAAT?! Where did the time go... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-bars-where-day-drinking-turns-into-night-drinking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is Beer City, USA and it seems there's a new brewery popping up every few months. The newest, and most anticipated of those breweries is City Built Brewing Company, so we decided to give it a try. <a href="https://wgrd.com/checking-out-grand-rapids-newest-brewery-city-built-brewing-company/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is Beer City, USA and it seems there&apos;s a new brewery popping up every few months. The newest, and most anticipated of those breweries is City Built Brewing Company, so we decided to give it a try. <a href="https://wgrd.com/checking-out-grand-rapids-newest-brewery-city-built-brewing-company/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Intern Katie]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:30:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A microbrewery, Brass Ring Brewing Company, is set to open in Fall 2017 in the Alger Heights neighborhood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/alger-heights-will-get-a-brewery-this-fall-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A microbrewery, Brass Ring Brewing Company, is set to open in Fall 2017 in the Alger Heights neighborhood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/alger-heights-will-get-a-brewery-this-fall-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[My friend down in KZoo, John Mason, would have you think that Kalamazoo is REALLY Beer City USA, through some faulty, beer goggle logic. I have to hand it to him, he really tried to use a legit argument, that whole &quot;Percent By Volume&quot; thing. And, if you were to look at life only as a college freshman, that would be winning math. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-grand-rapids-is-still-beer-city-usa-over-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My friend down in KZoo, John Mason, would have you think that Kalamazoo is REALLY Beer City USA, through some faulty, beer goggle logic. I have to hand it to him, he really tried to use a legit argument, that whole &amp;quot;Percent By Volume&amp;quot; thing. And, if you were to look at life only as a college freshman, that would be winning math. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-grand-rapids-is-still-beer-city-usa-over-kalamazoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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