As they say, node what you know.

There is plenty of American beer that is quite good, if not excellent. The problem identified in this node seems to be not with American beer, but with bad American beer.

May I suggest the following as decent brewers of American beers.

Sam Adams

Sierra Nevada

Pyramid

Celis

Saranac

Rogue

Saint Arnold's

Anchor Steam

Red Hook

The list could go on and on.