The Grand Rapids beer scene can’t resist getting more love — not even the homebrewers.
The American Homebrewers Association confirmed the 2014 National Homebrewers Conference will be held in Grand Rapids from June 10-14, 2014.
The conference will bring an estimated 3,500 visitors to Grand Rapids and its bustling beer scene for seminars and workshops at DeVos Place, said Eric Fouch, president of the Primetime Brewers Association, a Grand Rapids homebrew club.
AHA Director Gary Glass said the association first researched Grand Rapids for the 2010 conference but passed, now settling on the 2014 date. Michigan hosted the conference in 2000 when it came to Livonia.
Grand Rapids beat out several cities for the event, including Austin, Texas, which was knocked out by strict liquor-control laws that prevented further consideration.
“Michigan has a really great brewing community,” Glass said. “Both home and microbrewers are very much involved in the community, and that’s certainly a drawing point.
“And people across the country consider Michigan as a great beer state.”
Glass said one of the major draws was DeVos Place and how willing the hotels are to offer great deals.
Fouch said there has been talk of a seven-city rotation for the conference, and he hopes Grand Rapids would be included.
“One of the main goals for the 2014 convention is to make Grand Rapids stand out above the rest of the cities,” Fouch said.
To do that, he said Primetime Brewers will plan events for the weekend that showcase the special features of Grand Rapids many visitors don’t get to see such as Founders Brewing Company’s aging facility at the gypsum mines.
Although Grand Rapids is rapidly growing in notoriety for its beer, the conference will help showcase the new and lesser-known brewpubs of the city, many more of which will be open by 2014.
“It’s gonna be huge,” Fouch said. “It’ll really help put them on the map.”
AHA Learn to Homebrew Day
Join our homebrew club to celebrate this annual event where we bring together experienced local homebrewers to share their knowledge with new aspiring brewers. Watch brewing demonstrations and have your brewing questions answered by award winning brewers including our special guest 2011 Midwest Homebrewer of the Year, Phil Sullivan.
If you are a brewer feel free to bring your own equipment and brew onsite with us (Both City & Well water available on site). Bring your own homebrew or craft beer to share. Bring a dish to pass. Bring a folding chair. This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. Plan responsibly with a ride home if you plan to sample beers.
When: Saturday, November 3rd Time: Noon- 6PM
Where: The Hoffman Brewing Company, 900 Wendover Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441
Questions? ericjhoffman@gmail.com
If you are a brewer feel free to bring your own equipment and brew onsite with us (Both City & Well water available on site). Bring your own homebrew or craft beer to share. Bring a dish to pass. Bring a folding chair. This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. Plan responsibly with a ride home if you plan to sample beers.
When: Saturday, November 3rd Time: Noon- 6PM
Where: The Hoffman Brewing Company, 900 Wendover Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441
Questions? ericjhoffman@gmail.com
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| 2011 Learn to Homebrew Day |
Unruly Brewing Co. Found a Home
Two of our members have found a home for their new brewery called Unruly Brewing Co. Mark Gongalski and Eric Hoffman, along with their partner Jeff Jacobson have settled on a facility in downtown Muskegon at the Russell Block Market, 360 W. Western. The brewery will take up nearly half of the 5,000 square feet of space on the Russell Block Market's first level.
Read more about this exciting development by clicking here.
Congratulations to Eric, Mark & Jeff! The MOB is very happy for you and will support you 100%!
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