Originally Posted by crowes
Most US beers are quite simply, lacking. That's in general. What are they lacking? Taste for one, which is highly important to me.
I make sure to have a steady supply of Beck's, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Newcastle Brown on hand.
Those are real beers.
I think you are looking in the wrong places. There are lots of great American breweries - one right in Chicago (Goose Island). As for the European stuff - there are many that are far better than the ones you listed (i.e., no Belgians???? - Stella doesn't count).