I found this while surfing. Let the debates begin!

Top 1000 Beers In The World

'Kay, just for the halibut, here are some of my favorite American micros:

Brown Ale- Turbodog, Abita Brewing, Abita Springs, LA

Hazelnut Brown Nectar, Rogue Ales, Newport, OR

Scottish Style Ale- Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch-Style Ale, Pike Pub and Brewery, Seattle, WA

Doppelbock- Samuel Adams Double Bock, Boston Beer Company, Boston, MA

Dubbel- Ommegang, Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

American India Pale Ale- Racer 5, Bear Republic Brewing Company, Santa Rosa, CA

Altbier- Schmaltz's Alt, August Schell Brewing Company, New Ulm, Minnesota

Porter-

Imperial Stout- Old Rasputin, North Coast Brewing, CA

I was just up in Whistler for the weekend, this knee of mine is still keeping me from hitting the slopes...almost mended.  I had a chance to go to the Whistler Brewery in function junction to sample some of the finest craft beers of the Sea to Sky corridor! 

The Whiskey Jack Ale was fantastic but if you take the tour they give you a sample straight from the fermentation tank with the yeast still in it...completely different taste when it's unfiltered.

They had a Chestnut Red Ale on tap that's almost gone but was by far the gem of the day, toasty, chocolate and chestnuts...Awesome!

We sampled the Black Tusk, Powder Highway Lager, Cream Ale and the Honey Lager..all pretty tasty but the Chestnut Ale was my favorite.

You can pick up, 6's, 12's, bombers and growlers. Enjoy!

www.whistlerbeer.com

While I've been fortunate enough to have tried many of the top 100 on this list, it's all a matter of taste. Many of my personal favs are way down this list. Don't bust your ass (and kill your wallet) trying to track them down.

We're lucky. These days are incredible ones for beer lovers. Support your local scene first.

And, has been said, quality beats quantity any day.

Oh yah, I unnerstand regional pride! Mmm, gourmet beer/dinner, sounds scrumptious!

I'm in recovery myself, so I try to limit my intake to 1 micro every six months (b-day/Xmas.

As you say, quality trumps quantity.

Hey, look at this- Portland's first exclusive hard cider brewery.

Related, Cider City, USA

Yuh, Fosters Lager is export only far as I can tell. We don't drink that swill [hey, let's send it to America!]. The only thing good about Fosters Lager? The ads they show in Yankland.

Another great South Aussie drop? Southwark Stout. Tasty tasty tasty. We tend to be a bit regional about our beer in Oz, so you can't get Southark Stout in many places besides SA. :-) I have to send it to rellies in Tazzie.

Every 2 years, there's a gourmet beer dinner here in Adelaide -- brewmasters work with the chefs to cook up beer-related foodie goodness. I don't miss it if I can help it. Chocolate gateau made with Southark Stout. Unbelievable.

There are 3 microbrew pubs across from the market where I trade. btw, I'm not much of a drinker any longer. I'd rather have one decent pint every once in a while than a whole lotta bad beer. My avatar photo was taken at the Lighthouse Hotel, Port Adelaide.

Big thing here right now? Boutique ciders.

Hah! Why, you *cheeky* li'l Aussie, smooch! I like Sheaf stout as well, haven't had the pleasure of Cooper's. A beer-geek told me that Foster's is actually produced in Canada (!), and another Aussie told me he'd never heard of it 'til he came over to the States.

This "best-of" should get some, er, spirited replies!

Best, Dave

Phfft: That list? *shaking her head*

Coopers. Coopers. Coopers. We like to keep it to ourselves mate. Want it? Come on down.

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