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2026 Michigan Beer Cup

Thanks to all who participated in the 2026 Michigan Beer Cup.

There were 457 entries judged and 168 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Past Winners

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Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stWill MoreauJust A Flesh Wound27A: Historical BeerCass River Home Brew Club

Best of Show – Mead

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stBrian StephensThree Layer Muddin'M3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable MeadKeepers of Craft

Winning Entries

Category 1 (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Neville MHPAstroturf1A: American Light LagerMotor City Mashers
2ndMatthew SmylieFudd Light1A: American Light LagerKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdIan PurvisNelson Wheat1D: American Wheat BeerPrimeTime Brewers
HMIsaac TrowbridgeI See the Light!1A: American Light LagerKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Category 2 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stConnie WicklundRiced & Easy2A: International Pale LagerKeepers of Craft
2ndWill MoreauKing Arthur2B: International Amber LagerCass River Home Brew Club
3rdSean Miller MHP
Co-Brewer: Dan Kukuk
Mexican Lager2A: International Pale LagerMotor City Mashers

Category 3 (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy Wicklund MHPCzech Amber Is Just Such A Good Beer Style3C: Czech Amber LagerKeepers of Craft
2ndLaura Higle MHPRiley Greene Pilsner3A: Czech Pale LagerAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdIan PurvisMy First Dark Czech3D: Czech Dark LagerPrimeTime Brewers

Category 4 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDaniel Kukuk MHPWalleye Run4C: Helles BockMotor City Mashers
2ndMike Neville MHPPizzabier4A: Munich HellesMotor City Mashers
3rdTimothy Wicklund MHPMuniched My Balls4A: Munich HellesKeepers of Craft

Category 5 (22 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBryce HunterGerman Pils5D: German PilsBrewsquitos Homebrewing Club
2ndJared AumenPowerful Pils5D: German PilsAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdAnton Pugh
Co-Brewer: Amber Brewster-Pugh
Dortmunder5C: German Helles ExportbierRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
HMRyan Moore MHPDort-Y By Nature5C: German Helles ExportbierMotor City Mashers
HMKeith ManchesterStanger Things Kolsch5B: KölschThe Usual Suspects
HMMike Neville MHPWiz Biz Pilz5D: German PilsMotor City Mashers

Category 6 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDoug Bulthuis
Co-Brewer: Amy Olsen
Here I Am Rauch Me Like A Hurricane6B: RauchbierKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
2ndMark CookMuttertagsbier6A: MärzenRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
3rdSean Miller MHP
Co-Brewer: Dan Kukuk
Marzen6A: MärzenMotor City Mashers
HMMark CookGoat Vader6C: Dunkels BockRoyal Oak Homebrew Club

Category 7 (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGregory Stachnik MHPThe Stranger7A: Vienna LagerMotor City Mashers
2ndBryce HunterAlt7B: AltbierBrewsquitos Homebrewing Club
3rdJason GlatzBarke Vienna7A: Vienna LagerKeepers of Craft

Category 8 (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stClark BennettGreater Magic8B: SchwarzbierKeepers of Craft
2ndCory EmalCrushing On Repeat8A: Munich DunkelAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdLyle LashNight Moves8B: Schwarzbier
HMMark Kanczuzewski MHPOld Town Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelRoyal Oak Homebrew Club

Category 12 (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAnthony LeithauserClarity of IntentLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
2ndMatthew Mead MHPGolden Eye Ale - Slappers Only!12A: British Golden AlePrimeTime Brewers
3rdKayce ChaneyNz Pils-IshLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerKeepers of Craft
HMGeorge TurnerGone Walk About12B: Australian Sparkling AleKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Category 25 (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWilliam SmithSay What? Saison.25B: SaisonPrimeTime Brewers
2ndGerald Gavin MHP
Co-Brewer: Dick Thunder
Say, Son.25B: SaisonPrimeTime Brewers
3rdDaniel Kukuk MHPBayside25B: SaisonMotor City Mashers

Category 17 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim SatinKnauf's Old Ale17B: Old AleAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
2ndJeff ChaseEnglish Barleywine17D: English Barley WineMotor City Mashers
3rdJeff Pregenzer MHP
Co-Brewer: Tim Wicklund Bill Blakeslee Shane Gritzmaker
Brixsinit17A: British Strong AleKeepers of Craft

Category 18 (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Hoffman
Co-Brewer: Kurt Hoffman,Dave Genette,Erica Bermann,Doug Guysens
Devil's Eye18B: American Pale AleGray Cat Brewing Club
2ndAndrew BrouwersPale Ale18B: American Pale AleBrewsquitos Homebrewing Club
3rdWilliam Blakeslee MHPBlonde Ale18A: Blonde AleKeepers of Craft

Category 19 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRick IsenbergRing Your Bell Brown19C: American Brown Ale
2ndLarry KulaCalifornia Squatchin'19B: California CommonCass River Home Brew Club
3rdKonrad SchlennerFarm Club Ale19A: American Amber Ale

Category 20 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWill MoreauMerlin20B: American StoutCass River Home Brew Club
2ndBill MortonGordo-Porto20A: American PorterThe Usual Suspects
3rdJeff HughesForever Young20C: Imperial StoutThe Usual Suspects

Category 21 (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Bair MHPCitra Citra Citra IPA21A: American IPARivertown Homebrewers
2ndCraig Matney
Co-Brewer: Steve Matney
Rye Not Part Deux21B5: Rye IPAMotor City Mashers
3rdRob ViolaHoppy Little Accidents21A: American IPA

Category 21C (Hazy) (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stIan PurvisNew Zipper21C: Hazy IPAPrimeTime Brewers
2ndBrian Stephens MHPI'm Only Naming This Beer Something This Long In Hopes That It Medals So I Can Hear Bryan Fischer's Beautiful Voice For That Much Longer21C: Hazy IPAKeepers of Craft
3rdClark BennettMystic Gods21C: Hazy IPAKeepers of Craft

Category 22 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKonrad SchlennerJourney To The Center Of The Wort22C: American Barleywine
2ndDoug Bulthuis
Co-Brewer: KGoB Gangbrew Crew
Rye Won't You Be Quiet?22C: American BarleywineKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdKeith ManchesterDouble Your Pleasure IPA22A: Double IPAThe Usual Suspects

Category 23 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark HofmannFlanders23B: Flanders Red AleRivertown Homebrewers
2ndLyle LashKing Of Tarts23A: Berliner Weisse
3rdMatthew SmylieOud Oud Oud23C: Oud BruinKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Category 26 (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKenneth ClearyThird Eye Rye26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
2ndThomas DionneBelgian Dubbel26B: Belgian DubbelRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
3rdKevin Schneider
Co-Brewer: Ken Cleary
Tripel26C: Belgian TripelRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
HMNick DonnellonHit the Highway26B: Belgian DubbelPontiac Brewing Tribe
HMBill MortonQuadrophenia26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleThe Usual Suspects
HMNitendra Nath MHPQuad Impact26D: Belgian Dark Strong AlePontiac Brewing Tribe
HMMelissa EdmundsNoel26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
HMThomas DionneBelgian Tripel26C: Belgian TripelRoyal Oak Homebrew Club

Category 28 (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndrew BrouwersSaison28A: Brett BeerBrewsquitos Homebrewing Club
2ndWilliam Blakeslee MHPBlueberry Lemon Sour28C: Wild Specialty BeerKeepers of Craft
3rdBrian Stephens MHPMangonero28C: Wild Specialty BeerKeepers of Craft
HMEric BoyleLemon Lawbreaker28D: Straight Sour BeerRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
HMAnthony Bellomo MHP
Co-Brewer: Rachelle Bellomo
Dark Cherry Sour28C: Wild Specialty Beer
HMKevin Schneider
Co-Brewer: Ken Cleary
Brett Beer28A: Brett BeerRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
HMJeff Pregenzer MHPPeenarrple Soor28D: Straight Sour BeerKeepers of Craft

Category 29 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Bair MHPWallonia Watermelon Weisse29A: Fruit BeerRivertown Homebrewers
2ndJeremy Anderson MHPTropic Fog29A: Fruit Beer
3rdScott NydamTropical Tart Wheat29A: Fruit BeerRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
HMPeter JonesArnold Palemer29B: Fruit and Spice BeerPontiac Brewing Tribe

Category 33 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAl SelbergJared Goff - Jared Goff - Jared Goff!!33A: Wood-Aged BeerPontiac Brewing Tribe
2ndScott Nydam
Co-Brewer: Nick Bulski
Brazilian Brown33A: Wood-Aged BeerRoyal Oak Homebrew Club
3rdEldan SlaterDrunk P'Nut Butter Cup33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerRivertown Homebrewers
HMJeff Pregenzer MHPBlack Bart33A: Wood-Aged BeerKeepers of Craft

Category 9 (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Van DykeBaltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterUsual Suspects
2ndTony Satullo MHPDopple Trouble9A: DoppelbockMotor City Mashers
3rdThomas DionneDunkles Bock9A: DoppelbockRoyal Oak Homebrew Club

Category 10 (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKonrad SchlennerJefe Hefe10A: Weissbier
2ndSue SullivanWeizenbock10C: WeizenbockPontiac Brewing Tribe
3rdStephanie Simkow
Co-Brewer: Rob Simkow
Happy Hefe (Hefeweizen)10A: WeissbierSons of Liberty Homebrew Club

Category 11 (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJack MurphyESB11C: Strong BitterThe Usual Suspects
2ndJeff HughesNever Mind the Bollocks11C: Strong BitterThe Usual Suspects
3rdShawn RomanShawn J.Roman11A: Ordinary BitterRivertown Homebrewers

Category 13 (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stIan PurvisDark Ruby Mild13A: Dark MildPrimeTime Brewers
2ndSue SullivanBritish Brown Ale13B: British Brown AlePontiac Brewing Tribe
3rdMark Kanczuzewski MHPEmberrest Ale13A: Dark MildRoyal Oak Homebrew Club

Category 27 (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWill MoreauJust A Flesh Wound27A: Historical BeerCass River Home Brew Club
2ndGregory Sanial MHPElliot Ness's Nemesis27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerPrimeTime Brewers
3rdEldan SlaterTriple P27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterRivertown Homebrewers
HMLori DrakeFor the Common Good27A2: Kentucky CommonCass River Home Brew Club
HMAnthony Bellomo MHP
Co-Brewer: Rachelle Bellomo
Old Timey Lager27A6: Pre-Prohibition Lager
HMBevan Zarges-Griego MHPJo Roggenbier27A8: RoggenbierKeepers of Craft
HMDaniel Kukuk MHPCumberland Cruiser27A2: Kentucky CommonMotor City Mashers

Category 30 (26 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJosh DuggerSteambreather30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerCass River Home Brew Club
2ndAnthony LeithauserFlower Power Sour30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdKevin Van DykeVanilla Porter30D: Specialty Spice BeerUsual Suspects

Category 34 (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDave Genette
Co-Brewer: Mik Kaufman Kurt Hoffman Doug Guysens Erica Berman
Schwarz Roggen34C: Experimental BeerGray Cat Brew Club
2ndJeremy ChristiansenMaple Ale34C: Experimental Beer
3rdJoseph BelevenderNoveau French Pilsner34C: Experimental Beer
HMTimothy Wicklund MHPYummy Hops Pilsner34B: Mixed-Style BeerKeepers of Craft

Traditional Mead (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Mead MHPYoupon Holly BlossomM1C: Sweet MeadPrimeTime Brewers
2ndJeff ChaseUleaM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadMotor City Mashers
3rdDoug BulthuisMiombo MambaM1C: Sweet MeadKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Specialty Mead (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Greening
Co-Brewer: Aaron Malburg
Princess PeachM4C: Experimental MeadKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
2ndRobert Zograph
Co-Brewer: Bill Bellair
Maple In The WoodM4C: Experimental MeadKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdBill Bellair
Co-Brewer: Rob Zograph
Barrel Aged BuckacewheatM4C: Experimental MeadKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
HMAustin BrownSagarmāthāM4B: Historical MeadBrewers Anonymous

Fruit Mead (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDrew DosterBlack 'N Blue Berry MeadM2C: Berry MeadKeepers of Craft
2ndBill BellairAndrew Kline's Back YardM2E: MelomelKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdTimothy Wicklund MHPRed Currant MeadM2C: Berry MeadKeepers of Craft

Spiced Mead (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian Stephens MHPThree Layer Muddin'M3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable MeadKeepers of Craft
2ndSteve VroegopHot Cherry MeadM3A: Fruit and Spice MeadKeepers of Craft
3rdSean Miller MHP
Co-Brewer: Dan Kukuk
Chili & Peppercorn MeadM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable MeadMotor City Mashers
HMDamon TurnerDecadent LoveM3A: Fruit and Spice MeadKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Traditional Cider (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAnthony Bellomo MHP
Co-Brewer: Rachelle Bellomo
Apple CiderC1A: New World Cider
2ndDoug BulthuisYou're Wearing That?C1B: English CiderKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdSteve VroegopVery Perry 2024C1D: New World PerryKeepers of Craft
HMRobert Zograph
Co-Brewer: Amy Aubry
Apple Beeeeee'sC1A: New World CiderKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Dang Big ol' Cider, Man (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony GreeningIce Is Nice!C2D: Ice CiderKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
2ndKonrad SchlennerA Shot In The DarkC2C: Applewine
3rdSteve VroegopIce Ice CiderC2D: Ice CiderKeepers of Craft
HMBill Bellair
Co-Brewer: Tony Greening
A Song Of Ice And FireC2D: Ice CiderKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)

Specialty Cider and Perry (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLori Kula
Co-Brewer: Heather Bentley
Wood CharmerC2F: Specialty Cider/PerryCass River Home Brew Club
2ndMichelle Matte
Co-Brewer: Bill Bellair
Blazing SaddlciderC2F: Specialty Cider/PerryKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdDiane SatulloIt's Not Just Another Apple PieC2E: Cider with Herbs/SpicesMotor City Mashers
HMDiane SatulloGinger Spice And Everything NiceC2E: Cider with Herbs/SpicesMotor City Mashers

Fruited Cider (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stShaina CransonDrag On ForeverC2B: Cider with Other FruitKeepers of Craft
2ndSteve VroegopGrenache Rose CiderC2B: Cider with Other FruitKeepers of Craft
3rdWilliam Blakeslee MHPSlammerC2B: Cider with Other FruitKeepers of Craft

Category 14 (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stClark Bennett
Co-Brewer: Gerald VanderWeel
Craig Na Dun14C: Scottish ExportKeepers of Craft
2ndKevin Hower MHPBeer 214C: Scottish ExportKuhnhenn Guild of Brewers (KGB)
3rdGregory Sanial MHPThree Leaf Clovers Are Lucky For Scotsmen 75% Of The Time14C: Scottish ExportPrimeTime Brewers

Category 24 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGerald Gavin MHP
Co-Brewer: Dick Thunder
A Kept Man24C: Bière de GardePrimeTime Brewers
2ndJim SatinWit'nKanuf24A: WitbierAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdDuke AusterberryA Hermit's Joy24A: Witbier

Category 31 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNathan KanousDouble Bochet31B: Alternative Sugar BeerKeepers of Craft
2ndRick IsenbergThat's A Lot Of Hops, Honey31B: Alternative Sugar Beer
3rdMatthew Mead MHPBelgian Sunset 202531B: Alternative Sugar BeerPrimeTime Brewers

Category 32 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNathan KanousLa Toad32A: Classic Style Smoked BeerKeepers of Craft
2ndMatthew Mead MHPSmokey Alaska Porter32A: Classic Style Smoked BeerPrimeTime Brewers
3rdKeith ManchesterSmokey the Bock32A: Classic Style Smoked BeerThe Usual Suspects

Category 15 (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLaura Higle MHPAmy's Irish15A: Irish Red AleAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
2ndCory EmalNothing Succeeds Like Excess15C: Irish Extra StoutAnn Arbor Brewers Guild
3rdWilliam SmithIrish Mouths Are Smiling15A: Irish Red AlePrimeTime Brewers
HMPeter JonesStout On A Limb15B: Irish StoutPontiac Brewing Tribe

Category 16 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill DrakeUtterly Amazing Milk Stout16A: Sweet StoutCass River Home Brew Club
2ndRyan Moore MHPLet's Try This Again16B: Oatmeal StoutMotor City Mashers
3rdRick Eefsting
Co-Brewer: Mitch Eefsting
Potters Oatmeal Stout16B: Oatmeal Stout