The Michigan Beer Film
A Film About People
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Overview
The Michigan Beer Film explores the artistic and economic explosion of the Michigan craft beer industry in 2013. Shot over the course of 18 months, the film documents several breweries at different stages of the craft brewing journey, from a 1 barrel system to 800 fermenters. From Sawyer to Marquette, Leelanau to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo to Detroit; craft beer is making an impact. The Michigan craft beer scene embodies an authenticity and determination that not only can Michigan connect with, but America as well.
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2013-10-08
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English
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0.0
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7.6
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5.6
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6.2
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7.0
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5.5
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6.3
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6.8
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8.0
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8.0
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7.0
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8.0
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7.1
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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7.4
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7.0
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0.0
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6.5
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