Beer of 2006

This is always the most heated and anticipated Mikey award handed out. This year the top 10 list is coincidentally dominated by the new sponsor of the Bad Gnus, Samuel Adams. Not only do they craft a fine variety of brews, but they know to support the coolest softball team in three counties. Here's the list...

1. Sam Adams Summer - See you in a few months, my fine, seasonal friend.

2. Sam Adams Octoberfest - Could be that it was the payoff of a bet. Beer always tastes that much better when it is acquired that way. (Thanks, Pete!) Here's the top five ways that any type of beer tastes great, in order.

1. Payoff from a bet
2. Sponsored beer after a softball game
3. Someone buys you a beer when you are out
4. Draft beer that you pay for
5. Bottles in a house, preferrably playing ping pong, darts or foosball at the time

3. Pyramid Amberweizen on Tap - Pyramid has long dominated this list and if I had greater access to the beer on tap they'd dominate the top ten and I'd need a bigger belt.

4. Sam Adams Light - The most kicking around the house drinkable beer of the year.

5. Newcastle - After a couple years atop the list, Newky falls a bit, but it is always a smooth and sexy option.

6. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat - This was a top the list in the summer and started to fall. Could be aging. Could be the end of the season. Not sure what.

7. Great White on Tap at Beach Hut - The frosty glass, the cool music, the high def tvs, the tasty sandies. The beer hits the spot.

8. Sacramento Brewing Co Miner's Extra Pale - Goes down very well with the number 1 burger in town.

9. Pete's Wicked Strawberry Blonde - Another tasty summer option

10. Fat Tire on Tap - This is a beer that is easier to find out and about than most of these, although Newcastle has been more prevalent recently.