Congratulations

Mike O’Brien writes to us: Congratulation to folks from our area that placed at the 15th Annual Michigan State Fair Home Brew Competition!

Strong Ale

1st Jeff Rankert Milford 07 Barleywine 19C 45
HM John Rathmell Ypsilanti Throne Of Hades Barleywine 19B 38

Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer

3rd Justin Scanlon Ann Arbor
HM John Rathmell Ypsilanti Dark Mourning Espresso Stout 21A 42
HM Justin Scanlon Ann Arbor Lupe’s Ginger Heaven Ginger Ale 21A 38

Smoke Flavored and Wood Aged Beer

1st Jeff Rankert Milford 07 RauchBier 22A 39

Specialty Beer

HM John Rathmell Ypsilanti Alpen Winter Dark Lager 23A 41
HM Chris Michalek Bardstown Stout 23A 40

Traditional Mead

1st Jeff Renner Ann Arbor Tupelo Sack 24B 39.5
2nd John Rathmell Ypsilanti Traditional Mead 24C 39

The MSF website has the complete list of winners.