The Michigan Brewers Guild recently elected its 2013 Board of Directors at its annual meeting, January 10, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. Each board position is a two-year term, elected in alternating years (3, 2).
- Eric Briggeman, Brewmaster at Rochester Mills Beer Co. in Rochester, is beginning his fifth term on the board and will serve his fifth year as Guild President.
- Steve Berthel, Brewmaster and Partner at The Livery in Benton Harbor, continues his third term on the board of directors.
- Scott Newman-Bale, Vice President of Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire, continues his second term on the board and will continue to serve as Treasurer.
- Isaac Hartman, “Ambassador of Great Beer” from New Holland Brewing Company, was elected to his third term on the board of directors and will be serving as Secretary.
- Scott King, owner of MIP Brewing Company in Royal Oak, and past Board Member, was elected to another two year term.
Founded in 1997, the Michigan Brewers Guild oversees the organization’s administrative and promotional affairs, including four annual public events: Winter Beer Festival in February in Grand Rapids, Summer Beer Festival in July in Ypsilanti, UP Fall Beer Festival in September in Marquette, and Detroit Fall Beer Festival in October, as well as its annual Winter Conference in January. Currently, the Guild represents 106 member breweries – the highest number since the organizations inception.
The Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the community of brewers, to increase the sale of Michigan Craft Beer, to contribute culturally and economically throughout the state, and to monitor and assure a healthy brewing industry. By working collaboratively with proponents of craft beer, we strive to achieve 10% share of all beer sold in Michigan by producing world-class events, increasing public awareness, educating consumers, and encouraging responsible consumption. For more information, including a list of Michigan microbreweries, log on to www.MiBeer.com.
