KPL Videos: beer — Kalamazoo Public Library

The Story of Black Frog Brewery

Meet Christopher Harris, the owner of Black Frog Brewery, the first minority-owned and operated craft brewery in Toledo. Hear Harris describe his experience being a part of a very exclusive…

Recorded 02/16/2019

Categories: Information

Tags: beer; business; culture; history; michigan; overdue brew

Cooking with Beer! w/ Chef Cory Barrett

Chef Cory Barrett, culinary instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and Brewery Operations Manager/Brewer Jeff Sobolewski, demonstrate cooking with… beer of course. We will prepare and taste different fun and…

Recorded 02/09/2019

Categories: Instructional

Tags: beer; culture; food; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Overdue Brew 2018

Highlights of Overdue Brew 2018. Overdue Brew is a fun and fascinating series of programs presented each year by Kalamazoo Public Library to highlight Kalamazoo’s vibrant brewing culture.

Recorded 11/16/2018

Categories: Entertainment

Tags: beer; business; culture; food; history; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Sustainable Craft Brewing in Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University history professor and associate dean in WMU’s College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Ed Martini; WMU chemistry professor, Dr. Steve Bertman; and Kalamazoo Valley Community College instructor,…

Recorded 09/17/2015

Categories: Instructional

Tags: beer; business; culture; education; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Kalamazoo Brewers Panel Discussion

Kalamazoo was recently named by U.S. News & World Report one of the most underrated beer cities in the country. Brewers from Tibbs Brewing Company, Brite Eyes Brewing, Bilbo’s Brewing…

Recorded 10/28/2014

Categories: Information

Tags: beer; business; culture; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Meet the Brewmasters from Arcadia Ales

Arcadia Brewing Company was established in 1996 as a microbrewery specializing in handcrafted, British-style ales. In 2014, Arcadia opened a new facility in the River’s Edge area of Kalamazoo, which…

Recorded 10/21/2014

Categories: Instructional

Tags: beer; culture; education; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Beer & Food Pairings

Greg “Gonzo” Haner, co-founder of Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery and considered one of Kalamazoo’s original brewers, discusses which brews go best with certain foods. Presented at Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, October…

Recorded 10/01/2014

Categories: Information; Instructional

Tags: beer; food; kalamazoo; overdue brew

Home Brewing with Bell’s Brewery

David Curtis, an award-winning home brewer and manager of Bell’s General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, tells how to brew your own beer at home the Bell’s way. Presented at Kalamazoo…

Recorded 09/24/2014

Categories: Information; Instructional

Tags: beer; business; culture; education; kalamazoo

Commercial Brewing in Kalamazoo (1837-1915)

Kalamazoo, Michigan’s thriving local brewing trade is rooted in traditions that date back to the earliest decades of the 19th century. From ‘Old Joe’ and Dorothy Burchnall to George Judge’s…

Recorded 09/16/2014

Categories: Kalamazoo History

Tags: beer; business; culture; history; kalamazoo; overdue brew

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The Story of Black Frog Brewery

Cooking with Beer! w/ Chef Cory Barrett

Overdue Brew 2018

Sustainable Craft Brewing in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Brewers Panel Discussion

Meet the Brewmasters from Arcadia Ales

Beer & Food Pairings

Home Brewing with Bell’s Brewery

Commercial Brewing in Kalamazoo (1837-1915)