The Greatest Beers in the World! (according to Beer Advocate)

http://beeradvocate.com/lists/top

A comprehensive, updated list is now available from the know-it-alls at BeerAdvocate.com. We doubt there is a larger, more diverse and yet scientifically calculated list, anywhere else on the Internets right now as it covers all different styles of beers and doesn't discriminate. Some quick highlights:

• Russian River is the Miami Heat, the Yankees, and Manchester United all rolled into one; some truly outstanding beers - The Pliny's checked in at #2 and #3 respectively and we agree
• Very strong showing from the Michigan breweries - Eight beers in the Top 100 between Bell's and Founders
• No Boulevard Beers, which we DO NOT agree with - No Rye-on-Rye or BBQ? Homie Please!
• You need to immediately find beers from Three Floyd's or Stone Brewing and then consume them

The moral of the story is that with a list as diverse as this, there will always be losers and beers you don't agree with. For the most part we agree with this list but at the same time it's hard to have a comprehensive, accurate list when the formula contains "number of reviews" as a variable. Maybe that explains why Oro de Calabaza doesn't make the list yet anything from Great Lakes Brewing does (in the immortal words of Dave Chapelle - "hate, hate, hate, hate").

In the end, if you can find these brews at your local beer store, they're worth the dollas required to secure them. Some you'll have to cross the Rockies for (Russian River), others you'll have to stand in line for on a specific day at the brewery (Three Floyd's Dark Lord), and others you can find in most corner store (Bell's Two-Hearted Ale).

Consume, rate them yourself, then let us know what you think.

Founders Brew Schedule

Definitely one of the cooler websites for a craft brewer that we've ever taken five seconds to look at:

http://foundersbrewing.com/founders/beer/brand-calendar

The brand calendar actually lists when their beers are available and since they distribute to many states outside of Michigan, head down to your local brew pub/beer store and see what you can find. 

For March, the Kentucky Breakfast Stout is going to be available and being here in KC, we know exactly where we are headed to bong this beer - Blanc Burgers + Bottles (4710 Jefferson, KC, MO 64112), where Bryan always treats us with "mad love" and respect.  I have a feeling that if this beer is even only slightly better than the Founders seasonal beer Breakfast Stout, that we might end up as Pookie from "New Jack City" - cracked out and dead...I mean buzzed and enlightened.

One thing that we've both found interesting about Founders Breakfast Stouts is that despite the color and abundance of coffee, they aren't overbearing at all.  The original Breakfast Stout is 8.3% ABV, yet it goes down dangerously easily, to the point that you too might wake up with one shoe on/fully clothed, with the remnants of yet another late night trip to El Rancho next to you, and the stink of shame hanging in the air.  KBS checks in at over 10% with hints of bourbon/whiskey, so be sure to bring your fork, knife, and capacity for subtle "clearance burps".