This year's annual homebrew competition will kick-off on Sept. 9, 2017 at the Eccentric Cafe.

As in previous years, wort will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 11 a.m. There is no cost to enter, the only requirement is that you use our wort (which is also free). 

The homebrewer who takes first place will get to brew their recipe at our original Kalamazoo brewery to then to go on tap at the adjacent Cafe. They will also head to next the 2018 Great American Beer Festival in Denver as our guest. Bell's will provide travel and accommodations. 

That person will also team-up with us for the Pro-Am Competition and attend both the awards ceremony and Saturday members only session. 

This year's Expo will feature vendors like Briess Malt, Pilot Malt House, Blichman Engineering and more. 

Stay tuned for more details!

And if you are heading to this year's American Homebrew Association's Homebrew Con, stop by our booth and say hello!