Posts by Jason Ley

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Jason Ley

Ley, pronounced (/lā/), thrives on challenging the cliché American Dream to pursue his own. He’s a Certified Cicerone®, Executive Bourbon Steward, and creator of Emmy-nominated Modern Ahabs—a show about craft enthusiasts chasing their bucket list beers. 9 to 5, Ley is the CEO of Better Drinking Culture—a social impact grassroots movement shifting our culture’s relationship with alcohol in a healthier and more positive direction #BecauseHangoversSuck, and the author of their first book, The Drinker’s Manifesto. jasonley.com | @jasonley

While there’s no shortage of opportunities to enjoy craft beer in Grand Rapids any time of the year, Beer Month GR, which takes place February 15-March 15, is an open invitation to visitors and locals... Read More ›

Proprietor and mastermind Mitch Ermatinger, along with wife and partner, Whitney, opened Speciation Artisan Ales in Comstock Park in January 2017. As Speciation’s website bio accurately points out,... Read More ›

Food and drink at DeHops Brewing Company & Cafe

“Gezillig” (or Gezelligheid). “It’s a social thing, about people,” says DeHop’s Brewing Company and Café owners Cathy and Mark DeHaan in tandem. It’s Dutch for a feeling that expresses, “It doesn’t... Read More ›

Beer and food on the counter at Brass Ring Brewing

Christopher Gibbons, a 25-year veteran trial attorney by day, and now owner and brewer at Brass Ring Brewing, has upped the ante on what it means to have your neighbors over for a beer. “We’re here to... Read More ›

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Jason Ley

Beer City Eats: Interview With Host Adrian Butler

Speciation Artisan Ales: Where the Wild Things Are

Brewery Spotlight: DeHop’s Brewing Company and Café

Brass Ring Brewing: Beer, Food, and Friendship

Official Travel Guide