As submitted to http://acanac.org/blogs/geek/

So, you think you're a beer drinker?  You think that bottle of Coors Light you have in your hand right now qualifies you to drink with the best of them?  Sadly, I think you might be mistaken.  Who am I to judge you though?  I'm not even a beer drinker.  I never could bring myself to enjoy what my tastebuds would call "a wretched and foul taste".  That however, might be about to change.

Enter RateBeer.com - a powerful collective intelligence that can help you find the perfect brew for you.  The site lays claim to being the most accurate and most visited beer information site on the net.  The site contains an impressive index of rated beers that can be viewed by latest ratings, category, top 50 list, or annual top beer lists.  You can also search for any beer or brand you can think of, then compare it to the other beers of the world.  The site offers premium content to subscribers which includes additional rankings and lists.  Rest assured, the most important parts of the site are free.  Feel like rating your beer store?  No problem - the site offers the option to rate your favorite beer, store, and watering hole.  There is also tons of info on homebrewing for those of you who are so inclined.

One really nice feature of the site is the event calendar, which offers listings of beer related events from around the globe.  You can also use a nice Google Maps mash-up to find the best beers in different areas.  Have a question?  The site forums are chocked full of friendly beer lovers (like yourself) who are more than happy to help a brother out.  All said, the site offers a vast amount of beer information that is unrivalled on the web.  Even if you aren't a beer lover, check it out just for fun. 

Oh, and don't be a leech, make sure you add your own rankings to the system!