Michigan Has the No. 1 Beer City in America
We have some great spots to grab a cold, bubbly beer in Michigan. Now, one Michigan hotspot has been dubbed the best beer city in all of America.
The study comes from 10best.com, via the USA Today Network. They polled readers to find the best beer city in the U.S. In the article, the crew at 1-best.com says, “These 10 cities from across the United States offer 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.” For the study, “a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.”
Before we get to Michigan, let’s count down the top give best beer cities in America, according to the poll. Philadelphia made the cut at No. 5, followed by Milwaukee, Wisconsin at No. 4; Indianapolis, Indiana at No. 3; and Madison, Wisconsin at No. 2.
The No. 1 beer city in all of America is Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’m totally not surprised, as Grand Rapids has long been known as the best spot for beer in Michigan, offering plenty of bars and local brews. “Winner of two past Best Beer Scene titles, Michigan’s second-largest city sports the state’s strongest beer scene, thanks largely to the presence of the world-renowned Founders Brewing Co.,” they say of the quaint Michigan town, adding that it has more than 80 breweries. “Not to be outdone, there are several other brewing operations around town, most notably the Belgian-inspired Brewery Vivant.” What other American’s cities are great for beer lovers? Find the full study here.