Grand Rapids Named Best Beer City in America Again

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Grand Rapids Once Again Crowned Best Beer City in the U.S.

For at least the sixth year in a row, GR has taken the No. 1 spot in USA Today and 10Best's "Best Beer City in America" poll.

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To nab the top spot, Grand Rapids had to duke it out with 19 other beer-centric cities chosen by a panel of experts. The 20 cities were chosen for their: "stellar selections of established and up-and-coming breweries, beer bars, brewpubs, beer festivals and even thriving homebrewing communities where novice brewers can get their foot in the door."

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GR was up against some big cities too, like San Diego and Atlanta! It was then put up to a public vote to determine the top ten beer cities in the U.S. - and Grand Rapids was once again victorious!

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USA Today praises Grand Rapids for having the strongest beer scene in Michigan, due to its more than 80 area breweries, beer-related events, and beer stores.

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Here is the full ranking:

1. Grand Rapids - Michigan
2. St. Louis - Missouri
3. Yakima - Washington
4. San Diego - California
5. Pittsburg - Pennsylvania
6. Charlotte - North Carolina
7. Asheville - North Carolina
8. Milwaukee - Wisconsin
9. Columbus Ohio
10. Denver - Colorado

And here's more national recognition for Grand Rapids: In a different poll, HopCat was voted the No. 8 beer bar in America!