Wax Wings Brewing Releases New Beer With Kalamazoo Curling Club

The 'Hammered & Stoned' IPA celebrates the sport of curling and the local brewing community.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:31pm

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Wax Wings Brewing Co. has partnered with the Kalamazoo Curling Club to release a new beer called 'Hammered & Stoned IPA'. The beer's name plays on terms commonly used in curling, and the brewery will host an all-day celebration on February 7th featuring curling demonstrations, live commentary on Olympic matches, and the chance for people to try the new brew.

Why it matters

The collaboration between the local brewery and curling club highlights the close-knit community in Kalamazoo that celebrates both sports and craft beer. It also brings attention to the curling club, which has been without its own ice rink since the closure of Wings West last fall.

The details

The 'Hammered & Stoned IPA' will be released on February 7th at Wax Wings Brewing Co. The Kalamazoo Curling Club will be on-site all day to give people the opportunity to try curling, answer questions about the sport, and provide live commentary during Olympic curling matches.

  • The 'Hammered & Stoned IPA' will be released on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • The all-day celebration at Wax Wings Brewing will run from 12pm to 10pm on February 7, 2026.

The players

Wax Wings Brewing Co.

A local brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan that has partnered with the Kalamazoo Curling Club to release a new beer.

Kalamazoo Curling Club

A curling club in Kalamazoo that has been without its own ice rink since the closure of Wings West last fall, but is now collaborating with a local brewery to celebrate the sport.

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The takeaway

This collaboration between a local brewery and curling club demonstrates the vibrant community in Kalamazoo that celebrates both sports and craft beer. It also provides an opportunity for people to learn about and try the unique sport of curling.