Most beer snobs start toning down their travel plans this time of year, as the chilly weather signals the unofficial end of beer festival season.
But for a small segment of crazy-enough brewheads, ice and snow can't stop the outdoor drinking. Winter beer festivals have been popping up across the country in recent years, and there's one that is just insane enough to make plans for.
The Michigan Winter Beer Fest, featuring 150 varieties of the state's craft beers from 25 of its finest breweries, is being held this year in Grand Rapids. In February.
So if you're used to those lazy summer beer fests, buy yourself some long johns and start training: This one's not gonna be easy.
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· Michigan Winter Beer Fest [Official Site]
· Party Like You're a Michigander at Winter Festivals [Mlive]
· Beer Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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