Originally from Allegan, I have lived in Grand Rapids since 2007. I’m a Grand Valley State University grad. I remember taping songs off the radio and making mixtapes as early as fifth grade, and I have been collecting vinyl albums since I was 16! My favorite bands are Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan and T.Rex. Catch me playin’ the classic hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays on Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR!
Lauren
Local Brew Pub HopCat Plans to Open New Location in Ann Arbor
One of my favorite brew pubs in downtown Grand Rapids, HopCat, has announced plans to open a new location in Ann Arbor.
Summer Craft Beer Festival Preview: White Flame Brewing Co.
"Blood, Sweat & Beers!"
Lauren’s Beer Drinking Credentials
I consider myself to be a beer enthusiast.
Let's be honest, that’s just a "nice" way to say I like to drink a lot of good beer!
Mead in Michigan [Video]
Have you ever tried mead?
Thought to be the oldest alcoholic beverage known to man, mead is made by fermenting honey with water, spices, grains or hops, and sometimes fruits.
Play Tetris on Your T-Shirt [Video]
I can already hear the Tetris theme song in my head…
Summer Craft Beer Festival Preview: Sietsema’s Hard Cider [Video]
I’m counting down the days until our Summer Craft Beer Festival July 19 at John Ball Park!
I recently made a trip over to Sietsema’s Orchard, who are bringing their cider to the festival (yes, craft beer includes cider, too!)
National Weather Service Grand Rapids: EF-1 Tornado Struck Kentwood
That wind and rain buried in a thunderstorm Sunday night that struck Kentwood just before 10:30 p.m. included a tornado, National Weather Service Grand Rapids meteorologist Brandon Hoving said.
Update (3 p.m.): The National Weather Service said the tornado was an EF-1, with peak winds of 100 to 110 miles per hour. The tornado, which injured six people, cut a swath of 300 to 400 yards wide near Cut
Remember the TV show ‘The Surreal Life’? [Video]
Last night’s Mötley Crüe show reminded me of lead-singer Vince Neil’s stint on the TV show “The Surreal Life”.
These Kids Cover Led Zeppelin’s ‘Dy’er Maker’ on Steel Drums [Video]
If you're going to cover a Led Zeppelin song, you better do it right!
July is Michigan Craft Beer Month! [Video]
It’s my favorite time of year!
And Beer City, USA is the perfect place to celebrate!
Coca-Cola Creates New Uses for Empty Coke Bottles [Video]
If you’re from Michigan and see an empty Coke bottle, you see 10 cents.
Others however, may just see a piece of trash.
Now Coca-Cola is trying to eliminate the amount of Coke bottles that go to waste.
Lauren’s Beer Blog Episode 1: Bell’s Oberon in a Can [Video]
I LOVE living in Beer City, USA!
There are so many great breweries in the Grand Rapids area (eight within the city limits alone) and so many great beers to chose from.
I'm on a mission to try them all!