Grand Rapids microbreweries nab top honors in lists of America’s best

Grand Rapids microbreweries have attracted more than loyal local enthusiasts—they’ve attracted national attention and a plethora of “thumbs up” votes for quality.

According to excerpts from the story:

GRAND RAPIDS -- Founders Brewing Co. and downtown beer bar HopCat are the toast of the planet in national rankings published in the this month's issue of BeerAdvocate magazine.

The year-old HopCat, 25 Ionia Ave. SW, ranked No. 3 on the "Best Beer Bars on Planet Earth" list. The bustling Founders Brewing Co. landed at No. 13 on the "All-Time Top Breweries on Planet Earth" list with its hearty Breakfast Stout ranked No. 4 among "All-Time Top Beers on Planet Earth."

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