Ratebeer is alot of posters that have home brewed or have really enjoyed some pints. Its just a basic guideline and not a bible cuz only your taste buds will determine if you will enjoy it or not.
It would help to know what state ya in Hobbes. Cuz each state is different in what is allowed in and abv % as well.
Some of the ole stand by beers for me:
Anything from Young's which is brewed in the Uk and real cheap in the States like Dirty Dick, Ram Rod, Double Chocolate Stout as examples.
NBBC aka New Belgium Brewing Company.
Boulevard isnt bad especially the Unfiltered Wheat.
Goose Island from Chicago.
Blue Moon Witbier aka from Colorado and a sub company of Coors.
Unibroue from Canada.
Rogue from Oregon.
Dog Fish Head from the East Coast.
Many many many beers...I could go on forever about them. Ratebeer gives ya a good idea whats on the market. I would suggest going to your local Liquor.Beer store and see what they have. Then check on Ratebeer. just remember..what you like another may think is crap. just as it is with foods, wines, and cigars. many other things as well.
But I also brew beer, meads, and ciders so I usually have plenty of stock. I specifically brew in the UK styles of beers and also use Peat Smoked Grains as well. I hope this helps.