MI SR0158

Commemorates July 2022 as Michigan Beer Month to recognize the state's brewing industry and its contributions to communities and the economy

Recognizes Michigan's 400+ breweries that provide more than 13,000 full-time jobs and generate more than $1.8 billion in total economic contribution with $513 million in labor income

Acknowledges the Michigan Brewers Guild's 25th anniversary and its goal to achieve 20 percent of all beer sales in Michigan by 2025

Recognizes breweries' support of state agriculture through purchases of hops, malted barley, wheat, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and other locally-grown products sourced from the Great Lakes region

Commends breweries for promoting responsible beer consumption, educating residents about beer history and culture, and supporting local nonprofit organizations and philanthropic causes