Consumer Reports just released the results of a blind taste test of craft beers. New York brewed lagers took 3 spots of the top 5, although that's counting Sam Adams which is mostly brewed in NY. New York puts out some great ales, I'm surprised none were part of this survey.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/cheers_to_you_brew_york_7HtrFbbgHRy6SMdOtiFWbL
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/cheers_to_you_brew_york_7HtrFbbgHRy6SMdOtiFWbL