FIRST DRAFT

Beer Festival at Eastern Market

Tim Reicha, of Traverse City, pours water into a sample cup to clean in it before pouring one of Short's Brewery selections at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival in the Eastern Market, on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Tim Reicha, of Traverse City, pours water into a sample cup to clean in it before pouring one of Short's Brewery selections at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival in the Eastern Market, on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Attendents of the Beer Festival sample from more than 700 craft beers from over 80 Michigan breweries at the Eastern Market.
Attendents of the Beer Festival sample from more than 700 craft beers from over 80 Michigan breweries at the Eastern Market.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Drew Fioritti, sports a beer barrel hat and a glove covered in beer labels at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival.
Drew Fioritti, sports a beer barrel hat and a glove covered in beer labels at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
A selection of beers from Michigan brewery, Griffin Claw, at the Beer Festival in the Eastern Market.
A selection of beers from Michigan brewery, Griffin Claw, at the Beer Festival in the Eastern Market.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Ramona the bulldog is petted by Stacey Sloan, of Northville, and the Detroit bulldog rescue, at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival, in the Eastern Market.
Ramona the bulldog is petted by Stacey Sloan, of Northville, and the Detroit bulldog rescue, at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival, in the Eastern Market.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Attendents of the Beer Festival sample from more than 700 craft beers from over 80 Michigan breweries at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Attendents of the Beer Festival sample from more than 700 craft beers from over 80 Michigan breweries at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Short's brewing company at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival in the Eastern Market.
Short's brewing company at the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival in the Eastern Market.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Jake Chated, of Ferndale, pours samples of Grffin Claw brewery at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Jake Chated, of Ferndale, pours samples of Grffin Claw brewery at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Doug Tetmeyer, of Flint, also known as Hopman takes a selfies with Charles Bowers, of Detroit, and Erin Trapp, of Rockford at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Doug Tetmeyer, of Flint, also known as Hopman takes a selfies with Charles Bowers, of Detroit, and Erin Trapp, of Rockford at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Kevin Atkins, right,  of Bell's brewery, enjoys some beer with a friend at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market.
Kevin Atkins, right, of Bell's brewery, enjoys some beer with a friend at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Erin Trapp, of Rockford, pours a cup of a Rockford Brewery selection at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Erin Trapp, of Rockford, pours a cup of a Rockford Brewery selection at the Beer Festival at the Eastern Market in Detroit.
Virginia Lozano, The Detroit News
Beer-lovers  raise a glass at the first evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market Friday Oct 21, 2016. The festival, which runs for  two days, is s sold out today, but you might get lucky on social media and still be able to join the party.
Beer-lovers raise a glass at the first evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market Friday Oct 21, 2016. The festival, which runs for two days, is s sold out today, but you might get lucky on social media and still be able to join the party.
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The sign says it all at the opening evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market.
The sign says it all at the opening evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market.
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Beer lovers enjoy the first night of the festival.
Beer lovers enjoy the first night of the festival.
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Jacob Hickey of Darkhorse Brewery waits on a customer.
Jacob Hickey of Darkhorse Brewery waits on a customer.
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Dick Thunder of Gravel Bottom Brewery from Ada Michigan gets ready of customers at the 8th Annual Fall Beer Festival.
Dick Thunder of Gravel Bottom Brewery from Ada Michigan gets ready of customers at the 8th Annual Fall Beer Festival.
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Hopman from John P O'Sullivan Distributors sounds the horn beckoning customers.
Hopman from John P O'Sullivan Distributors sounds the horn beckoning customers.
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Hopman and some fans enjoy a brew.
Hopman and some fans enjoy a brew.
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This kitty was one of the many characters enjoying a brew at the Beer Festival.
This kitty was one of the many characters enjoying a brew at the Beer Festival.
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Stan Greene of Saugatuck is photo bombed by a pretzel hungry patron.
Stan Greene of Saugatuck is photo bombed by a pretzel hungry patron.
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A bearded Kelsey Jorgensen of Beard's Brewery waits for customers.
A bearded Kelsey Jorgensen of Beard's Brewery waits for customers.
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There are plenty of brews  to choose from at the 8th annual Beer Festival.
There are plenty of brews to choose from at the 8th annual Beer Festival.
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Beer fans get into the spirit on the first night of the festival.
Beer fans get into the spirit on the first night of the festival.
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Original Gravity Brewing Co. put their Radio Flyer red wagon to good use.
Original Gravity Brewing Co. put their Radio Flyer red wagon to good use.
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Michigan brewers' banners wave over Eastern Market.
Michigan brewers' banners wave over Eastern Market.
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Beer lovers enjoy a brew on the first night of the two-day festival. i
Beer lovers enjoy a brew on the first night of the two-day festival. i
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This festival-goer sees the world through beer-colored glasses.
This festival-goer sees the world through beer-colored glasses.
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Friends  enjoy the evening.
Friends enjoy the evening.
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A group of friends mug it up with beer at Eastern Market.
A group of friends mug it up with beer at Eastern Market.
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A group of friends mug it up with beer at Eastern Market. As a lead-in t the Detroit Fall Beer Festival, the paste week was designated by industry insiders as Detroit Beer Week.
A group of friends mug it up with beer at Eastern Market. As a lead-in t the Detroit Fall Beer Festival, the paste week was designated by industry insiders as Detroit Beer Week.
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Opening evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market Friday Oct 21.
Opening evening of the 8th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market Friday Oct 21.
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Te first evening was a mix of good beer, good conversation and good friends.
Te first evening was a mix of good beer, good conversation and good friends.
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