John Gonzalez of MLive and the "Behind the Mitten" radio show stopped by at HopCat Grand Rapids (on Oct. 16) to talk to Rick Martinez about the Wood & Wild Ale Fest, which begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 17, 2015 in downtown Grand Rapids.

Rick said the 7th annual festival is an "annual celebration of wood-aged and sour beers. There will be special tappings, bottle releases and more. "

More info on the HopCat Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HopCat

It's one of many beer events taking place in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Other events include:
*Ballpark Ale Fest at Fifth Third Ballpark, 1-5 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/BallparkAleFestGrandRapids?fref=ts

*Zombie Beer Festival at Calder Plaza, 4-8 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/487145258114320/

*12th Annual Harvest Party, Founders Brewery, 11 a.m.
http://foundersbrewing.com/taproom-events/12th-annual-harvest-party/

Make sure to tune in t Behind the Mitten:
https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts

Amy Sherman from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to preview this weekend's show, which was recorded at the Saugatuck Brewing Company.

Amy even samples BEER OF THE WEEK with Neal!

On this weekend's show: John Gonzalez and Amy learn more about SBC's brew on premise program, interview Gabe Bober of Treetops Resort, who was brewing a beer for Hops for Hope, and interview Chef Chris from Bowdies Chop House in Saugatuck.

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" spent the day at Saugatuck Brewing Company (on Oct. 13, 2015) for "Hopes for Hop," where Gabe Bober of Treetops Resort brewed a special beer for the charity. The beer is a double IPA. More details to come. John and Amy are planning to attend a release party on Nov. 14 at Treetops Resort. Listen to this weekend's show at 8 a.m. Saturday on Mix 104.9 in Battle Creek; noon on Sunday on Newstalk 1360 WKMI; and at 6 p.m. Sunday on Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy visit Kalamazoo.
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

Amy Sherman & John Gonzalez of "Behind the Mitten" appeared on WOOD Radio's Morning Show this morning with their top 5 things to do for this weekend 10/9-10/11.

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John & Amy from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to talk about Michigan U.P Beers and Kzoo!!



Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John talks with rock legend Gene Simmons about making a movie right here in Cadillac Michigan!
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

Amy Sherman from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to talk about BEER & Bonteboks!!



Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" appeared on WOOD Radio's Morning Show this morning with some things to do for this weekend.

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy broadcast from Forest Hills Fine Arts Center with special guest Meggan George.
Meggan announces their star-studded season line up and you won't want to miss it! Season tickets go on sale on Monday September 28th.

More event details at: http://www.fhfineartscenter.com/indexday.html

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten