Beer City USA 10th Anniversary Giveaway

Grand Rapids is celebrating 10 years as the reigning Beer City USA champion in 2022 – and we marked the occasion with 10 weeks of special giveaways valued at over $6,500 total! The giveaway ended on August 31, 2022. Congrats to our 10 winners and a big Beer City thank you to everyone that entered!

The Grand Rapids beer scene has gotten even bigger and better since we won the Beer City USA poll in 2012 and 2013. We invite you to join us in toasting our craft beer community on 10 years of continued excellence by visiting Beer City in 2022.

Beer City Getaway Prizes

Each Wednesday from June 29 through August 31, 2022, we awarded one lucky winner a complete Beer City USA getaway package. Each included an only-in-Grand Rapids beer experience, a hotel overnight stay in downtown Grand Rapids, 2 Culture Pass GR passes ($48 value) and a $50 Visa gift card for spending money. 10 prizes in all!

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown - Landscape with Clouds, 2021

Week 1: Great Lakes Pub Cruise - Hops Cycle

(June 29) Congrats Ryan S. from Rochester, NY! Ryan won a one night stay at the Hyatt Place Downtown and a Friday or Saturday tour for two aboard the Pub Cruiser's Hops Cycle bike.

Pint at Grand Rapids Brewing Co.

Week 2: Grand Rapids Beer Tours - Downtown Walking Tour

(July 6) Congrats Susan M. from Hudsonville, MI! Susan won a one night stay at the Morton Hotel and a downtown walking tour for two with Grand Rapids Beer Tours.

Grand Rapids Running Tours stops to admire LOVE by Robert Indiana.

Week 3: Grand Rapids Running (or Walking) Tours - The Tale of Beer City, and Beer City Hotel Package

(July 13) Congrats Doug M. from Grand Rapids, MI! Doug won a Beer City package at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown and The Tale of Beer City tour for 2 through Grand Rapids Running Tours.

Founders Brewing Co. - Tour - Looking at the Brewing Process

Week 4: Founders Brewing Co. Experience

Congrats to Isabelle A. from Grand Rapids! Isabelle won an overnight stay at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Founders Brewing Co. tour certificate for 2 people and $100 Founders gift card to be used towards…

New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker on Bridge Street.

Week 5: Grand Rapids Beer Tours - Bridge Street Walking Tour

(July 27) Congrats to Hannah W. from Saint Paul, MN! Hannah won a one night stay at the JW Marriott and a walking tour for two of the breweries on Bridge Street.

City Built Brewing Co. is setting standards high with its craft beer selection combined with Puerto-Rican food from family recipes.

Week 6: Raise a Glass Beer Tours

(August 3) Congrats Jill O. from Charlotte, North Carolina! Jill won a one night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown and an upscale guided beer tour for two in a luxury SUV.

Beer City Pint Glass - Darker and Light Beer with food

Week 7: Tours Around Michigan Beer Tour

(Aug. 10) Congrats to Leslie H. from Negaunee, MI! Leslie won a TWO night stay at CityFlats hotel and a guided brewery walking tour.

Friends at Local Grand Rapids Brewery

Week 8: Grand Rapids Wine, Beer and Food Festival (November Experience)

(Aug. 17) Congrats Kristi M. from Glen Mills, PA! Kristi won a one night stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown and two tickets to the Grand Rapids Wine, Beer and Food Festival (either…

Harmony Hall - Dining out on the Patio

Week 9: Grand Rapids Beer Tours - Ultimate Walking Tour

(Aug 24) Congrats Jodie L. from Bay City, MI! Jodie won a one night stay at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and the Ultimate Brewery Walking Tour (for 2).

Brewsaders cheerings

Week 10: Beer City Brewsader® Experience GRAND PRIZE

(Aug. 31) Congrats Lisa W. from Allen Park, MI - our Grand Prize winner! Lisa won a TWO night stay at the Canopy by Hilton and a $25 gift card to 8 different downtown breweries.

Beer City Getaway Rules and Regs

Read the full giveaway rules and regulations.