top 100 brewers in the world 2007

[alocispepraluger102]

http://www.ratebeer.com/RateBeerBest/BestBrewers_012007.asp

[aparxa]

N°101: Brasseries de Bourbon

[sal]

A respectable list in my eyes. Michigan is putting out some of the best beer anywhere and I'm glad they are well represented this list. I'll take Bells over Three Floyds any day!

The ranking order is a bit odd, though. I'm having difficulty rationalizing how Goose Island is ranked higher than Samuel Smith.

[Chuck Nessa]

Worthy of your consideration:

[alocispepraluger102]

A respectable list in my eyes. Michigan is putting out some of the best beer anywhere and I'm glad they are well represented this list. I'll take Bells over Three Floyds any day!

The ranking order is a bit odd, though. I'm having difficulty rationalizing how Goose Island is ranked higher than Samuel Smith.

some of smith's stuff isnt too swift, like that organic junk, but their top 7 or 8 are awesome. oatmeal and imperial stouts and taddy are really nice.

so far, i am not a fan of the goose island brews.

Edited October 12, 2007 by alocispepraluger102

[Aggie87]

The list is far, FAR too U.S.-centric to be credible. Who were the judges?

74 out of 100 of the world's best beers come from the U.S.? I seriously don't think so.

I'm sorry, but there are probably 200 different German beers that are better than 90% of the American beers on this list.

Edited October 12, 2007 by Aggie87

[porcy62]

The list is far, FAR too U.S.-centric to be credible. Who were the judges?

74 out of 100 of the world's best beers come from the U.S.? I seriously don't think so.

I'm sorry, but there are probably 200 different German beers that are better than 90% of the American beers on this list.

I am not an expert about beer, but it looks like you're right.

BTW there are too many breweries in the world to taste all their products.

[couw]

the answer is on the site:

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[porcy62]

...and if you tasted all of them, you'd be able to rate it, because your belly wouldn't allow your hand to reach the keyboard.

[sidewinder]

The list is far, FAR too U.S.-centric to be credible. Who were the judges?

74 out of 100 of the world's best beers come from the U.S.? I seriously don't think so.

I'm sorry, but there are probably 200 different German beers that are better than 90% of the American beers on this list.

I think your right !

Since when were Sam Smiths and Fullers (London Pride?) the best English beers?

[catesta]

The list is far, FAR too U.S.-centric to be credible. Who were the judges?

74 out of 100 of the world's best beers come from the U.S.? I seriously don't think so.

I'm sorry, but there are probably 200 different German beers that are better than 90% of the American beers on this list.

I don't believer there are any actual judges. It is entirely based on rating by consumers if I undestand this correctly.

Plus, it pretty much focuses on micro breweries/craft beers only.

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[Aggie87]

the answer is on the site:

January 22, 2007

(Santa Rosa, CA) Over one million times, RateBeer.com beer reviewers worldwide have raised a glass to review a new beer. We've tallied their scores and the exciting results are now in.

As it has been for the last 6 years, RateBeer Best was again the largest beer competition in the world -- over 1 million reviews of 59,000 beers from over 7300 brewers worldwide were tallied. A particular emphasis was placed on tastings from the last nine months. Additionally, brewpubs, bottle shops, restaurants and bars around the world were awarded prizes. Cheers to all the winners and to everyone who keeps the magical world of craft beer growing!

* EXPERIENCED REVIEWERS

Strongly supported by solid tasting experience: Even though the competition judging is fairly open to all consumers, the vast majority of ratings, 88%, were submitted by persons with over 100 tastings reported.

* WORLDWIDE

Limited American bias: Of the top 20 master raters, each with over 3400 ratings, only 25% are American.

That's like statistics - it can be skewed to say what you want it to. "Limited American Bias"?? How many of the total set of raters are American? 5 of the top 20 are American, but how many of the total set of raters are? 80%?

I find it curious that the "Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery" for example can be considered a better beer than any number of European beers that I'm familiar with. And there are only 2 German beers on the list, one of which I've tried (Schneider Weisse). I've had numerous German beers that are far better than that one.

Again, there's no credibility to this list, and it's far too U.S.-centric.

[Niko]

the answer is on the site:

January 22, 2007

(Santa Rosa, CA) Over one million times, RateBeer.com beer reviewers worldwide have raised a glass to review a new beer. We've tallied their scores and the exciting results are now in.

As it has been for the last 6 years, RateBeer Best was again the largest beer competition in the world -- over 1 million reviews of 59,000 beers from over 7300 brewers worldwide were tallied. A particular emphasis was placed on tastings from the last nine months. Additionally, brewpubs, bottle shops, restaurants and bars around the world were awarded prizes. Cheers to all the winners and to everyone who keeps the magical world of craft beer growing!

* EXPERIENCED REVIEWERS

Strongly supported by solid tasting experience: Even though the competition judging is fairly open to all consumers, the vast majority of ratings, 88%, were submitted by persons with over 100 tastings reported.

* WORLDWIDE

Limited American bias: Of the top 20 master raters, each with over 3400 ratings, only 25% are American.

That's like statistics - it can be skewed to say what you want it to. "Limited American Bias"?? How many of the total set of raters are American? 5 of the top 20 are American, but how many of the total set of raters are? 80%?

I find it curious that the "Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery" for example can be considered a better beer than any number of European beers that I'm familiar with. And there are only 2 German beers on the list, one of which I've tried (Schneider Weisse). I've had numerous German beers that are far better than that one.

Again, there's no credibility to this list, and it's far too U.S.-centric.

and how serious can you take someone who can rank more than 3400 beers ? never heard of the two German beers on that list btw but i am really not an expert

[alocispepraluger102]

i generally find their rankings reasonably close to my american tastes, although i regard natty ice as one of the finest brews in the world.

i think the molson canadian brewed version of guinness extra stout is a bit over rated.

[sal]

Worthy of your consideration:

I dig!

[Aggie87]

i generally find their rankings reasonably close to my american tastes, although i regard natty ice as one of the finest brews in the world.

"American tastes" - that's the key. I'm still guessing most of the raters are U.S. based (and have American tastes), and are focused on U.S. microbrews, as catesta mentioned.

I don't think it's fair to call this the top 100 brewers in the world. American microbrews are better than the American big brewers for sure. But there are far too many quality beers that aren't on this list, from all over the world.

[alocispepraluger102]

Worthy of your consideration:

I dig!

to find a fine new brew or wine or kentucky bourbon is to find a new friend.

thanks.

Edited October 12, 2007 by alocispepraluger102

[Uncle Skid]

i regard natty ice as one of the finest brews in the world.

"oh, by the way, I think you're an idiot aloc"

i think the molson canadian brewed version of guinness extra stout is a bit over rated.

As are the Canadian versions of Sapporo and Foster's.

[alocispepraluger102]

i regard natty ice as one of the finest brews in the world.

"oh, by the way, I think you're an idiot aloc"

i think the molson canadian brewed version of guinness extra stout is a bit over rated.

As are the Canadian versions of Sapporo and Foster's.

this foster's bitter i have here isnt real keen either.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Astounding! Brains Brewery doesn't get a mention!

MG