Annual Christmas Party is Coming!

Our Annual Party is a fun event that we host to raise funds for a local charity, and enjoy an evening of food and drinks. Our sponsors​ are a large part of our success! Click HERE to see our sponsors, and their contributions.
Members: Click Here to sign RSVP/sign up for food
Partners and friends are invited to our Potluck Dinner and Fundraising Auction and Raffle from 4:00-7:00pm
*Located at Thornapple Brewing: 6262 28th St SE. Grand Rapids*

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 upcoming 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

Our newest Brewer Of The Year will be announced at our Christmas Party! Come see who it might be... Will Greg keep the title, or will someone else swoop in?

It's so much more than great beer.

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