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Michigan Beers Conquer the World
by Lisa Diggs
Michigan’s reputation for beer production is rising faster than the yeast used to make the tasty froths. The state now ranks #5 in the nation in terms of its overall number of breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs. In fact, this thriving industry contributes over $24 million in wages with a total economic contribution of more than $133 million.
The sales growth is no doubt spurred by the caliber of the products. Evidence of that quality can be found by sampling and by reviewing the impressive results of many regional, national, and international beer competitions.
In a recent example, twenty Michigan breweries collectively snagged 51 medals at the 2011 World Expo of Beer Competition, April 30th in Frankenmuth. Overall, there were 554 entries from around the world in 29 categories.
For true beer connoisseurs, though, the proof is in the tasting. Fortunately many of the beers entered in that competition will be available for sampling at the World Expo of Beer, May 20th-21st, at Heritage Park in Frankenmuth.
In its sixteenth year, this celebration of beer is a ton of fun, while simultaneously raising thousands of dollars for local charities. Fest-goers will even have the opportunity to vote on their favorite brew for the coveted "People’s Choice" award.
Visitors will also able to easily identify the Michigan brewers on site by looking for the Buy Michigan Now logo on their vendor booths.
The World Expo of Beer festival runs from 5-10pm on Friday, May 20th and 3-10pm on Saturday, May 21st. For more information, visit www.WorldExpoOfBeer.com.
2011 Word Expo of Beer Competition winners from Michigan include:
Category 3 European Amber Lager 9 Entries
Silver: Fest Beer by Kuhnhenn Brewery of Warren
Bronze: District 16 Amber by Wolverine State of Ann Arbor
Category 4 Dark Lager 10 Entries
Bronze: Munich Style Dunkel by Frankenmuth Brewing of Frankenmuth
Category 5 Bock 19 Entries
Bronze: Drag Me to Helles by Wolverine State of Ann Arbor
Category 6 Light Hybrid 33 Entries
Silver: Cream Ale by Bastone of Royal Oak
Bronze: Dirty Blonde by Atwater of Detroit
Category 7 Amber Hybrid 6 Entries
Gold: Amber Tease by Schmohz of Grand Rapids
Category 8 English Pale Ale 11 Entries
Gold: Midland Pale Ale by Midland Brewing of Midland
Silver: Sir Williams ESB by Dragonmead of Warren
Category 9 Scottish/Irish Ale 22 Entries
Gold: A Few Shillings Too Many by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Silver: Brik by MillKing It of Royal Oak
Bronze: Grateful Red by Black Forest of Frankenmuth
Category 10 American Ale 22 Entries
Gold: Best Brown by Bell’s Brewery of Galesburg
Bronze: Hobos Breath by Mt. Pleasant Brewing of Mt. Pleasant
Category 11 English Brown Ale 9 Entries
Silver: English Brown by Redwood Lodge of Flint
Bronze: Jimmy Brown by Great Baraboo of Clinton Twp
Category 12 Porter 13 Entries
Silver: London Porter by Arcadia Ales of Battle Creek
Bronze: Pirates Porter by Black Forest of Frankenmuth
Category 13 Stout 34 Entries
Gold: Kalamazoo Stout by Bell’s Brewing of Galesburg
Silver: Oatmeal Stout by Redwood Lodge of Flint
Bronze: Double Cream Stout by Bell’s Brewing of Galesburg
Category 14 IPA 45 Entries
Gold: Buzz Saw IPA by Arbor Brewing of Ann Arbor
Silver: Two Hearted Ale by Bell’s Brewing of Galesburg
Bronze: Arcadia IPA by Arcadia Ales of Battle Creek
Category 15 German Wheat/Rye 21
Bronze: Dunkel Weizenbock by Bastone of Royal Oak
Category 16 Belgian/French Ale 33 Entries
Silver: Golden Cap by New Holland Brewing of Holland
Bronze: Witface by Bastone of Royal Oak
Category 17 Sour Ale 10 Entries
Gold: Red Rock by Big Rock Chop House of Birmingham
Category 18 Belgian Strong Ale 21 Entries
Gold: Thors Hammer by Bastone of Royal Oak
Silver: Dubbel Vision by Bastone of Royal Oak
Bronze: Final Absolution by Dragonmead of Warren
Category 19 Strong Ale 16 Entries
Gold: Cereal Killer (2009) by Arcadia Ales of Battle Creek
Silver: Old Ale by Mt. Pleasant Brewing of Mt. Pleasant
Bronze: Barleywine by Mt. Pleasant Brewing of Mt. Pleasant
Category 20 Fruit Beer 21 Entries
Bronze: Tart Cherry Porter by Liberty Street of Plymouth
Category 21 Spice/Herb/Vegetable 24 Entries
Silver: Sacred Gruit by Mt. Pleasant Brewing of Mt. Pleasant
Bronze: Clementine Lemon Thyme by Liberty Street of Plymouth
Category 22 Smoke/Wood Aged 15 Entries
Gold: London Porter by Arcadia Ales of Battle Creek
Silver: Bourbon 4th Dementia by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Bronze: Bourbon Belgian Blond by Walldorff of Hastings
Category 23 Specialty 24 Entries
Gold: Wanderer by North Peak Brewing of Traverse City
Silver: Cobains by Walldorff of Hastings
Bronze: Cocoa Loco by Arcadia Ales of Battle Creek
Category 24 Traditional Mead 9 Entries
Silver: Wildflower Sack by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Bronze: Orange Blossom by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Category 25 Melomel 13 Entries
Gold: Michigan Tart Cherry by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Silver: Lingonberry by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Bronze: Elderberry by Kuhnhenn of Warren
Category 26 Other Mead 24 Entries
Gold: Green Apple Riesling by Kuhnhenn of Warren
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