Michigan beer has once again made its mark on the national stage. At this year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held October 11 in Denver, Michigan breweries brought home seven medals across a variety of styles—proving once again why the Great Lakes State deserves its reputation as a craft beer powerhouse.
Gold Medal
- Kaiser — American Pilsener
Urbanrest Brewing Co. (Ferndale) - Mr. Oktoberfest — American Amber Lager
The Mitten Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids) - Astronaut Sauce — American-Belgo-Style Ale
Lake Time Brewing & Spirits (Bridgman)
Silver Medal
- Sabrina — Belgian- or French-Style Specialty Ale
Redwood Brewing Co. (Flint) - Hot Loins — Experimental Beer
Short’s Brewing Co. (Elk Rapids) - Baltic Porter — Strong Porter
Haymarket Brewery & Taproom (Bridgman)
Bronze Medal
- Inappropriate Puns — Coffee Beer
Brewery 4 Two 4 (Holland)
From crisp pilseners and bold porters to playful experimental brews, Michigan breweries continue to impress. This year’s medal count marks our state’s best showing at the Great American Beer Festival since 2010—a true testament to the creativity and craftsmanship happening in taprooms across Michigan.
A huge congratulations to all of the winning breweries for bringing national recognition back home. Cheers to you for keeping Michigan at the forefront of American craft beer.
