Best beer

My favorite beer also happens to be a seasonal beer available only around Christmas - Lagunitas Sucks. Not the most charming name but there's a story behind it.

Another terrific, seasonal find, but very limited distribution is Pliny The Younger from the Russian River Brewing Company. Otherwise, I keep Bell's Two Hearted Ale and Stella Artois around.

When I want to splurge a little, I'll open a Stone Ruination but it's a little too expensive for an everyday brew for me.

I was drinking SweetWater Georgia Brown Ale this winter. Not a big far of dark brown ales - some are too malty for me, but this struck a nice balance with the caramel and chocolate malts plus the hops.

I like Bells Two Hearted Ale. Now that spring is here (almost feels like summer here in Charlotte today), I'll try the Oberon.