Hey, Man!

Men's Journal has ranked the 25 best beers brewed in America in their October issue. I would link you to their site, however, you will not be able to read anything about beer, since none of the articles from their current issue are available via the web. However, the Indy Channel has a nice piece, which you can view here.

Men's Journal is one of about 100 men's magazines, although MJ typically does not feature cover photos that elicit the word "buxom". There is also Men's Health, but the two should not be confused. Men's Journal appeals to the men out there who cannot feel like men unless they are doing (or at least reading about) activities that present a high likehood of death. For example, the September issue features a story on how to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Devil's Tower being declared a monument by climbing it. Right.

Men's Health appeals to the "wanna-be playas", and I am not aware of them rating beers, but since I never read it (I stopped trying to be a playa years ago), they may very well rate beer every single issue. But since it's Men's Health, you would expect an article like "25 Beers To Drink Through A Funnel" or "25 Beers That Cost Less Than a Nickle", or "25 Beers To Drink When You Realize You're A Loser". PBR figure prominently on all three lists.

Now, back to the list. Of the top ten, I am particularly fond of Brutal Bitter, by the good folks at Rogue, yet another example of the Still Life Crew's Rogue bias.