Chinook Cup Entries, Great Beer State Conference, Grower Directory, and More!

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INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER

December 2022

 

Hop Growers of Michigan Seeks Chinook Cup Entries

Entries are due December 20

Chinook Cup in Michigan

The Chinook Cup is an annual competition hosted by the Hop Growers of Michigan (HGM). Chinook hops from around the state are submitted for judging in several categories for professional evaluation and the coveted Chinook Cup.  

Hop growers are asked to send the following by December 20, 2022:  

  • Brewer’s Cut OR Vacuum-Sealed mylar package sample of Chinook And/Or Wild Card entry
  • Certificate of Analysis
  • $20 Entree Fee (Checks made payable to HGM)

The contest and judging will take place at The Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show in Kalamazoo, January 11-13, 2023.  

More information can be found at https://hopgrowersofmichigan.com/chinook-cup/. Please direct questions to Rose Stahl.


2023 Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show

January 11-13, 2023 in Kalamazoo

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This annual conference - presented by Michigan Brewers Guild, Michigan State University Extension, and Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) District Michigan - includes presentations by experienced professionals from within Michigan and across the national craft beer community. Presentations cover relevant topics focused on the technical aspects of beer production, brewery management and beer sales & marketing.

Learn more and register.


Growers - Explore new markets in the craft beverage industry!

Michigan wine grapes

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is pleased to announce a new tool to connect specialty crop growers with craft beverage producers. We are launching a database to be promoted to the craft beverage industry that contains information about growers in Michigan. These businesses can search for crops by variety, location, and other identifying characteristics.

As a grower, uploading your information to this database couldn’t be easier! Click this link and fill in the information you want craft beverage producers to know! The directory promotions will begin early in 2023 once it has been populated with your information.

View the directory as craft beverage businesses will see it.

View or print a one-pager about this project.  


Craft Malt Con 2023 Scholarships Available

North American Craft Maltsters Guild is offering five inclusivity-centered scholarship opportunities. Two scholarships are for in-person attendance at Craft Malt Con 2023 in Portland, Maine, and three for virtual attendance. The scholarship application can be accessed here.

The North American Craft Maltsters Guild was formed in 2013 by eight craft malthouses, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship as a requirement for success. The organization believes that maltsters have the ability to influence positive changes and improvements in the malting industry through knowledge and communication.

For more information about the Guild and membership benefits, please refer to: https://craftmalting.com/membership/


2023 Craft Beverage Conferences

Every winter, we see a flurry of conferences supporting craft beverage industries. Please take a look at upcoming dates on our Events & Conferences page.


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