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Books and suds the focus of Booktoberfest
Kalamazoo Public Library has partnered with Bell's Brewery, Tibb's Brewing, New Holland Brewery, Tempo Vino Winery, West Michigan Beer Tours, Hop Head Farms, One Well Brewing and Shakespeare's Pub for its second annual Booktoberfest — a celebration of books and beer. The next several weeks will include programs on beer, brewing, hops and other beer-related topics. For more information, visit www.kpl.gov or call 269-553-7960.
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How to Select the Right Ingredients, Sept. 29
Meet John Mallett, brewery manager for Bell’s Brewery, Inc. and author of “Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse,” will speak at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Oshtemo Branch Library, 7265 W. Main St. Mallett will explain how ingredients make a difference in crafting a quality brew. From hops to malts to barley, learn how to select the highest quality ingredients while still being cost-effective.
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Beer Tasting with Tempo Vino Winery, Oct. 13
Alex Mantakounis, owner of Tempo Vino, will speak at 6L30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Shakespeare’s Pub, 241 E. Kalamazoo Ave. Mantakounis is an accomplished homebrewer and the president of Kalamazoo Libation Organization of Brewers. He will guide tasters through a series of different styles of beer, and explains the different flavors, textures and notes they should expect. Registration required. Call 269-553-7879 to register.
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Hop Head Farms, Oct. 20
Jeff & Bonnie Steinmann, owners of Hop Head Farms, will talk about hop plants at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Eastwood Branch Library, 1112 Gayle Ave. Everyone is curious about hop plants, which grow 18 feet every season and provide one of the key flavors in beer. They will take guests on a virtual tour of the and the processing center that turns out top quality hops for world class brewers around the United States.
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Getting Started with Homebrewing, Oct. 22
David Curtis, general store manager for Bell’s Brewery will present a program for homebrewing novices at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Central Library, 315 S. Rose St.. Join David Curtis, manager at Bell’s General Store, to learn about the brewing process, the equipment needed and get plenty of tips and tricks to get started making your own beer at home.
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Shop and Taste with "The Beervangelist"
Fred Bueltmann, who has spent more than two decades in the Michigan Brewing industry, will share his insights on how craft beer has contributed to a connected lifestyle at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Central Library, 315 S. Rose St.. Guests will hear about the history of New Holland Brewing, the Michigan Brewer’s Guild and original stories from his book, ”Beervangilist’s Guide to the Galaxy.”
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Choosing Home Brewing Equipment
David Curtis from Bell’s General Store will guide participants through equipment choices and upgrades and help brewers decide what they need, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Central Library, 315 S. Rose St. Whether you are just getting started or looking to expand, there are plenty of options for nearly any budget.
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