MI Winter Beer Fest Recap

Yesterday beer lovers from all over congregated to enjoy and celebrate the culmination of GR Beer Week; MI Winter Beer Fest. It was a fantastic and long day as crowds lined up early in participation for the 635 different brews from 74 breweries. Outfits ranged from Tiger and Yetti outfits to extravagant necklaces that had everything from basic pretzels to chunks of jerky and lunchables. Although I didn’t sport one of these fashionable necklaces I’m thankful to the kind-hearted individuals who shared the wealth and let me eat off their necklaces.

Throughout the day, the atmosphere maintained convivial, despite the snow and beery slush dampening clothes and limbs. Love of beer combined with neighborly friendliness as brewers served and mingled with the crowd in the shared passion for quality beer. Personally, as a beer lover, it was a fun and exciting day to try new beers with a group of like-minded friends. It was especially gratifying to see West Side Beer’s awesome Michigan craft breweries showcasing solid product and receiving enthusiastic responses from the crowd.

Although many of us may be hurting today from yesterday’s activities one thing is for certain: We can’t wait until next year!

Check out our Facebook GR Beer Week album to get a glimpse at the crowds, breweries, outfits and fun we had at MI Beer Fest ’13.