As the sun sets on 2009, we take time salute this year’s 5 best new-to-the-U.S. brews. 100 percent commie free!
1. Palm (Belgium)
Style: Amber ale
Light but full-flavored. Way chuggable. The Maxim staff’s favorite new foreigner.
2. Lhasa (Tibet)
Style: Lager
You’ll find enlightenment after a few bottles of this Sherpa sauce. Also, a portion of its price goes to the non-profit education and health care groups.
3. La Goudale (France)
Style: Bière de garde
Wash down your freedom fries with this awesome French beer.
4. Steenbrugge Tripel (Belgium)
Style: Abbey
Once made by Belgian monks. Skip church? Drink this, and still get into heaven.*
*“Not really.”—God
5. Biera Moretti (Italy)
Style: Pils
This crisp fella put a hit on Peroni. He was getting soft.
And be sure to pick up the February issue of Maxim as we pick the 25 best new beers in America, on newsstands now!