This was on the interwebs today and is popping up on other forums.
Gary, Crispy, or Fred might add to this later.
Sort of local to me. About a 2 hour drive. 
http://www.grbj.com/articles/75647-beer-association-taps-grand-rapids-for-national-convention
Another east coast - ish. Cool!
I saw this a couple months ago. The venue actually had it listed on their events page. I didn’t want to be the one to let that cat out… ;D
Looking forward to this one too!
Its all relative. Midwest.
It will take me about 9.5 hours to drive to Philadelphia. One can drive the same distance and time from San Diego to Deming, NM. I don’t consider NM on the west coast. 
There were a lot of rumors at the NHC, but this one was the credible one. Best worst kept secret ever.
It’s the lakes. Fools us all.
We call it the North Coast or the Third Coast.
Grand Rapids beat out several cities for the event, including Austin, Texas, which was knocked out by strict liquor-control laws that prevented further consideration.
Looks like the Texans have some work to do.
If they could get the laws fixed, Austin wouldn’t be a bad place. I heard the barbeque and music are good there.
I saw that on the venue’s website, too. And I too kept mum.
Damn Texas Laws. I was looking forward to a “local” NHC.
Really like Austin. The music and BBQ are great there. Visit family there once a year, at least.
All I can say is YES! I can’t make Philly this year, but Grand Rapids is very close to me and I can’t wait.
So are we… get on it Texans!
So TABC blocked a Texas NHC? Happy to see we’re getting close, but sad at our backwards alcohol laws. If its ok to post, anyone in Texas that wants to support changing these laws should look into Open the Taps. They’re getting some things done in Austin and also throw some good beer/membership parties.
Looking forward to Grand Rapids. Should be a really great event there.
…and yes…Come on Texas!
In The Midwest we call ourselves “No Coast.”
In SoCal we call it flyover country
Jokes aside, this is a great place for it. I have a number of friends and family in the area. Can’t wait.
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Yeah, I hear they have both kinds…Country and Western ;D
sweet, this will be an awesome location. now if only KBS is the beer for the opening toast it’ll be perfect. ;D
as always, curious which other cities were in the running. Also curious what the the specific problem Texas has is. They seem to do a fine job with BlueBonnet. I’m rooting for those guys whatever the issue is.
cheers–
–Michael
We even know where it’s at: De Vos Place Convention Center. We know more about the 2014 NHC than we do the 2013 NHC. Just sayin…
