My Top Ten Beers

Deciding on an alcoholic beverage is not unlike social media. Yes, Twitter, Facebook, and blogs are avenues that allow people to express themselves and to stay connected with friends, family, and acquaintances. However, these tools also allow people to create a reputation for themselves. You have the power to show people components of your life that make them think a certain way about you. Now, choosing a beer can be that but it is also about taste as well...

Some people choose a beer based on what that particular product or brand conveys about the consumer. I will admit I am guilty of that. My conscious thought says, "If I get this beer, they will think I'm cool, not trying to be too flashy, and maybe I'm a little mysterious."

Regardless, I still do choose my beers based on taste but they also have their own aura about them. So, here are my top ten beers:

10. Lift Bridge Farm Girl (Tasty, support local)

9. Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy (Lemonade and Beer fusion...)

8. New Glarus Spotted Cow (Farm boy, "I like beer...")

7. New Belgium Ranger IPA (Hint of class, but "I'm trying to get drunk")

6. Bell's Hopslam Ale ("What happened last night?")

5. 21st Amendment IPA (West coast vibe, shows your daring side)

4. Grain Belt Nordeast (Hipster, alternative, and a little hint of class)

3. Surly Furious ("I'm a badass")

2. Summit EPA (One of the well known MN breweries, can't go wrong)

1. Grain Belt Premium (Average joe, not a douche bag, friendly)