Happy New Year from Primetime!

January starts a new year, and we have newly proposed changes to our bylaws. Voting for changes will happen at our January meeting, so take a look at the proposed bylaws here and be ready to vote!


​Our Annual Party was a huge success! We raised the largest amount in years, and will be donating $1900 to the brewing program at GRCC. Thank you to our sponsors for all their support, and club members for all your generous contributions!
Look for some great brewing experiences from our members this year, as we have several members who will be brewing alongside Third Nature Brewing, Brick Haus Brewing, City Built, and Oakstown Brewing this year! We will keep you updated on when taps open on these great collaborations and brew day experiences.

We Are PrimeTime

Great People, Great Stories, Great Beer

Mission Statement

We are an organization of brewers in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area who have a strong passion for Beer, Mead, and other craft brews. We strive to help everyone become better brewers in a fun and encouraging way. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming meeting. Cheers!

Upcoming Events

It's Where You Belong
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Our monthly meetings are great places to learn how to brew great beer. Some compete in our monthly competitions, some enjoy the beer and have dinner in area Brewpubs, and some just come to taste what others have brewed. Each person in our club is at a different point in their brewing journey, and all types of brewers are embraced. Beginners listen and learn, advancing brewers compete and gain valuable feedback, and judges and leadership mentor those who desire more. No matter where you are in your brewing process, PrimeTime Brewers is home of the best people (and brewers) around.

Come to any of our upcoming meetings and see for yourself how these fine beer, mead, and braggot brewers make you feel. No need to call ahead, but if you would like some guidance, email us with the button below, and we be there for you.

Featured Sponsors

Our upcoming events are supported by our sponsors, and without them, our craft would not improve. In Beer City, we have several amazing sponsors.
This month, we would like to feature the following Sponsors!

Oakestown Brewery for hosting our December Thirsty Thursday

White Flame Brewery for hosting our November Meeting
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Thornapple Brewing for hosting our Christmas Party
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Here's Where We Were


FROM THE
RUBBER CHICKEN:
​Date:November 19th, 2025   Host: White Flame Brewing:                                                              Bill White & Kris Claymer

Upcoming Events (local and national)
    Next Thirsty Thursday - Oakstown Brewery in Grandville

Key topics tonight:
By Laws:  We had three submissions for discussion tonight:
  1. Article I, The purpose of the club - change suggested by Jeremy Gavin
  2. Article II, The Rights & Liabilities of Members, - addition to reflect current practice
  3. Articles IV & VIII, The determination of Annual Dues - proposed by your board
Officer Elections: Coming up at the January meeting, Treasurer & VP for 2-year terms. You can nominate any general member, or yourself if you’d like to join the board.
Greg is willing to continue. Mies is going to to step down. We need new candidates. Vote in January.

Kent County Club Comp: This Saturday, still open for entries. Seeking a couple more judges if anyone is willing. Sign up at kcc.michigan-brews.com

Christmas Party, Dec 14 - See info on the page and help contact donors face to face.

Equipment Swap/Sale: Start planning for next year

Club Brew Day: Feb 7 at Eric Smead’s, to brew our Alsatian Lagers for the May competition

MBG Winter Beerfest: Feb. 28. Tickets on sale tomorrow, $65. If anyone is prepared to pour for a couple of hours for a complimentary entry ticket let Ian know.

Bee Event: July 18 Weston Hosler’s. All about bees & honey!
Spring Bus Trip: In the planning stages, stay tuned!
Discussion Hour was great! We touched base on some key topics!
  • Sanitation
  • Water quality, chemistry & pH measurement
  • Yeast harvesting & re-use
  • Yeast health/cell viability 
  • Packaging & O2 avoidance 
     Next year competition styles: Now available!
     Tonight’s BOTY comp. results  the Rauchbier
1st  Chad
2nd- Jeremy 
3rd - Bill

Latest Competition Winners

Congratulations to our newest award winners!

Monthly Competition

Congratulations to all the 2025 Club Competition Winners!

Indiana Competition Winner:
​Matt Mead

Current member Matt Mead entered into the Indiana Brewers Cup, and was anointed  the 2025 Amateur Grand Champion of The Year, with a Silver for his Weissbier, Gold for his Traditional Fruit Mead & Perry, and Silver for his Indiana Cider. Well done Matt!

Brewer of the Year

Congratulations to Greg for holding on to the Brewer Of The Year award for the second year in a row! You are such an asset to our growth and always share your successes with other members. This is well deserved!    Cheers!

It's so much more than great beer.

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