kleph
20-05-2006, 10:43 PM
The Beer Advocate (http://beeradvocate.com/) has released its list of the Top 100 Beers of the world (http://beeradvocate.com/top_beers/). It's an interesting list worth more for learning about new beers than arguing the placement of any given brew on the list (I have only had three on the list).
While there might be a opening for debate on the merits of the different beers that made the cut (be sure to check out the comment on that at the end of the list) the list puts lie to a common misconception - that there are no good beers in the U.S.
The list gives you a list of some of the best beers in the U.S. that, due to the rapid diversification of major supermarket chains, are easier to find nowadays.
A good example is Stone Brewing Co. (http://www.stonebrew.com) based in North San Diego County who place no less than five beers in the list. The motto of their flagship Arrogant Bastard Ale sums it up nicely:
This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory - maybe something with a multi-million-dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it's made in a litle brewery, or one that implies that their tasteliess fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this.
hat tip: FARK (http://www.fark.com/)
While there might be a opening for debate on the merits of the different beers that made the cut (be sure to check out the comment on that at the end of the list) the list puts lie to a common misconception - that there are no good beers in the U.S.
The list gives you a list of some of the best beers in the U.S. that, due to the rapid diversification of major supermarket chains, are easier to find nowadays.
A good example is Stone Brewing Co. (http://www.stonebrew.com) based in North San Diego County who place no less than five beers in the list. The motto of their flagship Arrogant Bastard Ale sums it up nicely:
This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory - maybe something with a multi-million-dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it's made in a litle brewery, or one that implies that their tasteliess fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this.
hat tip: FARK (http://www.fark.com/)