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Frankenmuth, MI - Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill took the Gold medal for their Lost Sailor IPA in the India Pale Ale category and the Gold medal for their Darkstar Schwarz in the Dark Lager category. Sullivan’s Black Forest took Bronze for their Pirates Porter in the Porter category and Woody's Light in the Light Hybrid category. Brewer David Shaw came to Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill in November of 2006. Dave's knowledge in the art of brewing beer is unsurpassed. His reputation for producing tasty brews continues to grow. Come to Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill to taste some truly great beers! As Dave will tell you, "the beer don't lie!''

The World Expo of Beer took place on May 18th and 19th, 2007 at the Heritage Park in Frankenmuth where over 7,000 beer enthusiasts came to sample beer from around the world. Over 100 different beer samples were offered and over 20 different styles were represented including mead, lambic, impverials and local wines. Some of the other breweries that competed this year and in the past in various categories included Beck's, Harp Lager Brewery, Warsteiner-USA, King Brewing, Harp Lager Brewery, Stawski Imports, Atwater Block Brewery, United States Beverage (Seagram's), Green Mountain Beverage (Wood Chuck Draft Cider), Coors Brewing Company (Molson, Killian's, Keystone Light, Blue Moon), New Holland Brewing Company, Founders Brewing, Great Lakes, Brewing Company, Darkhorse Brewing Company, Fletcher Street Brewing Company, Hofbrau Haus, Miller Brewing Company (Leinenkugels, Peroni, Pilsner Urquel and Miller Lite), Dragonmead, Michigan Brewing Company, Sprecher Brewing, Unibroue, Summit Brewing Company, Strongbow Cider, Okocim Brewery, Kilnapilis Brewery, Jadwiga Mead, Bell's Brewery, Diageo, St. James Gate, Desnoes & Geddes Limited, Inbev USA, Labatt Breweries, Hoegaarden Brewery, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, The Gambrinus Company, Pete's Brewing Company, Moosehead Breweries, Merchant Du Vin, Lindemans Farm Brewery, Abbey of Westmalle, Ayinger Brewery, The Old Brewery at Tadcaster, The Boston Beer Company, Scottish & Newcastle Importers, Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Redhook Ale Brewery and the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company.

The Brew Haus has been in operation since 1996. It was installed by Pico Brewing systems. The Black Forest has seen some exceptional brewing talent over the years. The Black Forest produced 430 barrels of beer in 2005 and is classified as a brewpub based on volume. Other awards the Black Forest has won over the years include:

Gold for the English Mild in the English Brown Ale category 2006 - World Expo of Beer
Silver for the Imperial Stout - 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewer’s Cup
Silver for the Vienna Lager - 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewer’s Cup
Bronze for the Robust Porter - 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewer’s Cup
Silver for the English Mild - 2005 World Expo of Beer
Bronze for the Robust Porter - 2005 World Expo of Beer
Bronze for the English Mild - 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewer’s Cup
Silver for the Amber Waves of Grain - 2004 World Expo of Beer
Silver for the Busch Road Brown - 2004 World Expo of Beer
Silver for the Holy Cow Milk Stout - 2004 World Expo of Beer
Bronze for the Maid Marian Dark - 2004 World Expo of Beer
Bronze for the Sully’s Red - 2004 Michigan Beer Guide Brewer’s Cup
Bronze for the Woody’s Light - 2004 World Expo of Beer
Bronze for the Bandit Smoke - 2004 World Expo of Beer

The Black Forest offers numerous beer-related functions from monthly meetings to brewery tours to exclusive functions for mug club members. Beer Society meets the first Wednesday of every month. The monthly functions are centered on education, with particular attention to beer. Each month features a different style or theme. For instance, the Black Forest featured a night with stouts and provided samples for 13 different stouts. Another example is the February theme, beer and chocolate. For this popular event not only do the men attend, but they are accompanied by their significant others since nothing says “I love you” better than beer and chocolate. The cost is $10 or $8 (for mug Club Members). The price includes a spread of food, an array of beer samples and educational lecture. The event is hosted by Rathaus and the educational presentation is given by Michigan’s foremost expert on beer, Rex Halfpenny.

Sullivan’s Black Forest, located behind Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, offers award-winning craft brews, ribs, seafood and the slow-roasted prime rib. The beautiful 21,000 square-foot facility features three levels which are used for both dining and banquets. For more information visit them online at www.blackforestbrewhaus.net or call 989-652-6060.