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

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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!

The Mitten Brewing for hosting our May Meeting

Thornapple Brewing for hosting our Thirsty Thursday this month

Trailpoint Brewing for hosting our Big Brew Day event.

Siciliano's Market for sponsoring ingredients for our Big Brew Day.
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The Bier Distillery, where we have filled a Bourbon Barrel with an Imperial Stout for long term aging. 

Here's Where We Were

March Meeting in a Nutshell:
April 16th at Vandermill Cidery

Thanks to Vandermill Cidery for hosting, great staff and space.

Beer Bus to Grand Haven - Thanks to Frank for setting this up. Looking into another one in the Fall.

BOB’s Blues & Brews Chili Cook-off: Great time, very competitive!

Imperial Stout at Bier Distillery: It is in safe keeping until July.

Imperial Stout wort was picked up by several members. Interested in tasting variations! Thank you John Svoboda for making this a reality!

Thirsty Thursday - Thornapple Brewing this month!

Next Wednesday Meeting - 5/21 at The Mitten (Competition - Saison)

NHC Entrants: Matt, Jeff Greg, others?

Big Brew Day at Trailpoint Brewing on May 3. 10 members brewing this year.

Pro Am: Info coming soon, up to 8 Primetime members may participate.

WM Homebrew Party: July 26, what to bring?

Michigan Homebrew Festival: Start organizing... Who is willing to lead?

Dark Mild (September competition) twist: Add cherry and whatever (if anything) you want.

Tonight’s BOTY comp. results for the Festbier:
​Bill 1st Place
Greg 2nd Place
Ian 3rd Place

Latest Competition Winners

Congratulations to our newest award winners!

Monthly Competition



Congratulations to Bill Smith for his winning Festbier at our April meeting! We are happy to announce that he did not take any home!

Brewer of the Year 2024

Celebrate Greg Sanial's achievement as the 2024 Brewer of the Year with us. This is Greg's second time being our top brewer. So join PrimeTime Brewers in raising two glasses to his dedication and passion for brewing.

It's so much more than great beer.

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