I grew up in Antwerp and the two major pilsners are jupiler and Maes Pils. These were the most common. The most popular Belgian Pale was De Koninck and still is (In Antwerp at least, where its made). Duvel is also very popular in bars. As far as the others, I think Belgians just like what they like individually and since they live in such a saturated market of both quality and run of the mill beers there isn't much debating or comparing individual tastes. As far as the critic scoffing at the idea that Belgians don't like St Bernardus- he may not have seen people drinking it at restaurants but one snobby food critic's off hand observation does not make him an expert on the average Belgian's palate. generally you will find the average Belgian very appreciative and proud of their rich beer culture, but you won't find too many snobs or heated debate about beer. "Hey dude, you want a pintje?" " 'Nah, grab me a bolleke." This is probably the extent of beer snobbery in Belgium.