Well, I think this conclusively ends all debate.

[Ridire]

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/big-data-download/top-10-beers-worldwide-181808114.html

Can't argue with it...it's on the internets.

 

[mbach72]

Michelob Ultra in the top 5? Sounds legit for sure.

 

[ktblunden]

"Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus"

That makes me weep for humanity.

 

[JonM]

I can't find a single point of contention with that. Bravo to the list makers.

 

[TomSD]

Heh, was having a good laugh with some folks on another forum about this. They aren't even "beer people" and this cracked them the hell up.

 

[evrose]

This is the best part of the article:

""The reality is most of these [beers with big marketing budgets] aren't very good at all,” O'Connor told “Big Data Download.” “Our data shows that when people actually taste lesser-known beers and compare them to the most popular ones, they often prefer the small-brewery option," O'Connor said."

In other words, if people are allowed to compare the swill on this list to real beer, real beer wins.

In other words, most people don't have a clue.

In other words, I need a beer.

 

[C-Rider]

Never heard of 5-9. Negro isn't to bad for a "common" lager.

I'm to German to put a lime in my beer. LOL

 

[cadarnell]

on a similar list about music the same people had Miley Cirus beating out the Beatles for the 10th spot ... lol

 

[evrose]

on a similar list about music the same people had Miley Cirus beating out the beatles for the 10th spot ... lol

In a list combining the best beer and best music, Miley Cirus's urine beats out Miller Genuine Draft for 13th place. It certainly has a higher ABV than MGD.

 

[djt17]

I think I'm going to be sick. Pacifico, Negro Modelo, & Smithwicks are the only beers I would drink. Most of the rest belong on a list that begins with "Worst..." I don't think I have ever had a beer from Namibia!

 

[NewWestBrewer]

I think I can die now knowing the world is going to hell

 

[Whippy]

The only one I'd consider a 5-star beer is Affligem Blonde; Smithwick's and Negro Modelo are OK....but what do I know, I'm not a Beer Advocate "expert."

 

[ktblunden]

I'm to German to put a lime in my beer. LOL

What about cactus?

 

[GuldTuborg]

but what do I know, I'm not a Beer Advocate "expert."

Clearly. All you haters that say ULTRA is flavorless just have crude palates that can't detect the subtle nuances of cascading flavors present in this fine brew. I mean, it must be good; it's got a 5 star rating.

 

[phenry]

What would we do without lists telling us what we should buy? Without these kind of articles I'd be sitting at home with an empty fridge.

 

[AMonkey]

"Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus"

So, do you have a recipe for this? Or should I start a new thread? It would be great to be able to make a 5 star beer.

 

[C-Rider]

What about cactus?

Not even. LOL

 

[mbach72]

I see this that list made Yahoo today. Slow news day.

 

[Grossy]

"beer drinkers outside of the United States might consider Budweiser a premium imported beer,"

This implies that the populations in other counties have an even lower appreciation of what real beer is than the USA.

I think that's a compliment?

 

[MaddBaggins]

Well, I like Negra Modelo, but wouldn't call it top ten. The rest of the list is pretty meh.

 

[SixStrings]

This is the best part of the article:

""The reality is most of these [beers with big marketing budgets] aren't very good at all,” O'Connor told “Big Data Download.” “Our data shows that when people actually taste lesser-known beers and compare them to the most popular ones, they often prefer the small-brewery option," O'Connor said."

In other words, if people are allowed to compare the swill on this list to real beer, real beer wins.

I noticed that too. What's funny is if you go to the beer ratings on FindTheBest only 2 or 3 of the ones listed appear within the first few pages. Most of them are now craft beer from breweries like RR/Founders/Sierra.

I think that article may have struck a nerve with the craft beer crowd.