Best beer

current two favs: skull splitter and st. bernardus ebt 12. both very flavorful. mmm ...

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum satisfies greatly during this scorching summer.

John - Agree on Founders. Nearly every flavor is very big and good. Us beer imbibers live in an amazing time with so many terrific choices out there these days. I feel like a kid in a candy store sometimes.

Recently had a La Trappe Quadruple on draft at a Belgian beer garden,
Victoire, in Rochester, NY. Very tasty.

Just picked a 4-pack of Founders Backwoods Bastard. OMG it is fab! Love bourbon barreled beers.

Just realized, three of my fav beers are from Founders.
Fav Bourbon Barrel: Founders Backwoods Bastard
Fav Porter: Founders Porter
Fav Stout: Founders Breakfast Stout

Rounding out my top fav five:
Fav Wee Heavy: Orkney Skull Splitter
Fave Belgian: St. Berbardus ABT 12

Fav Barley Wine: I forget! Dammit!

-1 Sweet2ear.
I've brewed a bit as well. I've tasted many others' home brews. I've never tasted any home brew which even comes close to top beers. Better than Bud? Sure. But no comparison to the top brewers like Founders and others. Maybe I just need to get new home brew friends? ;^)

Goose Island - Sofie - 6.5%.
Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale.
Brewer's Notes: Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A subtle, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish.

Founders Harvest Ale is excellent. Alas, I have become a Founders fanboy.

You lucky dog!
If they currently have it:
Backwoods Bastard
Kentucky (or Canadian) Breakfast Stout
Porter
All three outstanding, expecially the stout.