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