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Meet Homebrew Championship Organizer Justin Minikel

Door County Homebrew Championships organizer Justin Minikel has been homebrewing since 2007 and judging since 2013. The Oak Creek, Wisconsin resident was disappointed when we had to pause our contest...

The Livery, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Where:  Benton Harbor, Michigan 190, 5th Street Distance from Baileys Harbor: 375 miles (6.5 hours) Nearby:  Greenbush, Tapistry, Round Barn and a dozen breweries in Grand Rapids Before I visited...

Lagunitas Brewery, Chicago, IL

Where:  Chicago, IL 2607 W. 17th Street Distance from Baileys Harbor: 270 miles, 5 hours Nearby:  Moody Tongue, Slapshot, Goose Island, Forbidden Root, Revolution, Piece The sparks flashed above the...

Shuttle Stops Announced

Several lodging establishments in Baileys Harbor have partnered with the festival to add shuttle service to and from the festival this year. If you’re looking for a room, these are...

VIP Event: Kyle Cherek Hosts Brewing Roundtable

The Door County Beer Festival has added some big names in the Wisconsin food and beer world to this year’s event. Kyle Cherek, the host of Wisconsin Foodie, will return...

Door County Beer Festival Tickets on Sale Feb. 1st

Tickets for Door County’s biggest craft beer event of the year are now available! Get yours now! The Door County Beer Festival returns to Baileys Harbor Saturday, June 20 with...

Tony Conrad Door County Homebrewing Championships

2014 Door County Homebrewing Medalists

Out of 59 entries in a wide range of categories, our eight judges chose nine beers for the final Best of Show judging. Ray’s Barleywine easily took top honors. Judges...