Originally posted by: Coquito
People drink corona & other big advertised beers because it's being shoved down their throats as good beer. People don't seem to recognize that even better mass produced beers like Sam Adams & Sierra Nevada are so much tastier, & even cheaper then that yellow fizz that requires a lime just to be palatable. Other people just want to get as drunk as possible without throwing up. You can't help those types.
You should really register & use the Beerfly feature to search for availability in & around your area. I have absolutely nothing near me, but if I hop on the train, I've got access to a considerable amount, albeit at inflated prices. They have forums for every major metro area & between. Food forums, trading, homebrew, & even silly little blogs.
Don't just follow the lists, delve deeper into the breweries themselves. Alot of that list, like on ratebeer, is inflated. Sure they're great beers, but over time people's reviews get clouded. People scared they will get chastized for not giving those beers glowing reviews. Plus, IPAs & stouts are popular now. As long as it's strong &/or tastes like burnt chocolate/coffee, inexperienced people think it's good. We have to grow out of that.
Craft beer is getting bigger then it's ever been. The big breweries are fighting it, even trying to dress up & imitate it, but most people recogize the wolves in sheep clothing. By supporting you local brews, you defend your right to choose more then just light, lemon-flavored light, & water.