IT IS TRULY A MICHIGAN SUMMER AGAIN
BY Jon Becker FOR mibrew trail
industry, is about to reach a fever pitch. Following Gov. Whitmer’s June 22 announcement that the state is lifting capacity restrictions on indoor and outdoor capacities, our friends from the Michigan Brewers Guild shared some exciting news with us: Beer Festivals are returning to the state. If this isn’t indicative that we can all return to some semblance of normalcy and enjoy socializing and partying with friends and family again, we don’t know what is.
“We are happy and excited for the opportunity to get back to Michigan Brewers Guild beer festivals and look forward to seeing people in person,” says Scott Graham, Guild Executive Director.
After a more than one year hiatus, the pro beer industry advocacy group is planning three beer festivals across the state for August and September. Tickets for all three events, featuring some of the state’s finest breweries (and we have a lot of them), went on sale to the general public on June 24. Enthusiast Member Pre-Sale Tickets became available on Tuesday, June 24, at 10.m. at MiBeer.com.
The first beer extravaganza is the Michigan Beer Festival-South. This event will take place on Saturday, August 14 at LCMU Ballpark, home of the minor league baseball club, West Michigan Whitecaps, in Comstock Park, just north of Grand Rapids. General Admission is 1-6 p.m., with the gates opening at noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are $50 per person in advance ($50 day of) with designated driver tickets also available for $10.
Two weeks later, Michigan Beer Festival-North will take place on Saturday, August 28 at Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City, home of the Traverse City Spitters, a baseball team that competes in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer league. General admission hours and the pricing structure is the same for all three festivals.
ichigan’s long love affair with beer, rekindled in recent years by the state’s crafty and creative microbrewery
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The Distant Whistle Brewhouse is known for its Pale Ales and IPA's, Loyal customers point to the brewery's ability to consistently produce a quality beer and its large selection of rotating taps as but a few of the reasons they keep coming back.
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Project. These microbreweries are two different and separate companies but same ownership. She splits her time equally between both locations. As their first and only female brewer at these popular microbreweries, she is said to be a breath of fresh air in the world of craft brewing. These are two of the best places to be in the Metro Detroit Area to meet up and lap up a beer. They both have great atmospheres and plentiful beer selections made with tasty local ingredients.
They are perfect spots to go to after the Detroit Lions let you down. Rain or shine – it’s always pouring. In two vibrant communities, she helps brew beers for the masses to experience. Being able to create something out of raw grains that people can enjoy is a great feeling. Her favorite beers on tap are low ABV and crisp. They have clean, easy drinkability for a hot or cold day. Perfect for Michiganders who never know what to expect weather-wise, and perfect for health conscious, outdoor runners like Sudduth.
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The Michigan Beer Guild Summer Beer Festival Series concludes on Saturday, September 11 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, in Marquette.
“We are currently working on logistics and safety protocols with our partners at the West Michigan Whitecaps and Traverse City Spitters,” Graham said. “This gives us the added benefit of the infrastructure and experience with their own events.”
Coming out of stringent COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions gives Michiganders added incentive to celebrate July—which is “Michigan Beer Month.” As part of this year’s celebration, a one-of-a-kind commemorative pint glass will be available at many member breweries. These participating breweries are also being encouraged to feature a special beer throughout the month—like a collaboration or a special release—to help celebrate. You may find additional details on these special promotions and the names of the participating breweries at MiBeer.com and the Guild’s social media channels: www.facebook.com/MichiganBrewersGuild; www.instagram.com/MiBrewers; MGB YouTube (Podcast+); and www.twitter.com/MiBrewersGuild
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Founded in 1997, the Michigan Brewers Guild represents nearly 300 members. Its mission is to promote and protect the Michigan beer industry with an overarching goal to help locally brewed beer attain 20% of all beer sales in the state by 2025.