Microbreweries have been with us for several years now. And from this cottage industry emerged a few would-be giants, e.g. Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, just to name a few.  However, these new entries into the world of mainstream brewing have lost their status as microbrewers; mainly because of the wide channels of distribution that each has accumulated over the years. 

Out of appreciation to those that have remained true to their art-form, a list of the top 10 microbrews has been compiled. Notice that 4 out of the 10 are from California.

1. Dark Lord Imperial Stout Three Floyds Brewing Co. - Munster, Indiana 2. Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, Michigan 3. Pliny The Younger Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa, California 4. Pliny The Elder Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa, California 5. AleSmith Speedway Stout AleSmith Brewing Company - San Diego, California 6. Stone Imperial Russian Stout Stone Brewing Company - Escondido, Califoria 7. Masala Mama India Pale Ale Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery- Minneapolis, Minnesota 8. The Abyss Deschutes Brewery, Inc. - Bend, Oregon 9. Founders Breakfast Stout Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, Michigan 10. Dreadnaught IPA Three Floyds Brewing Co. - Munster, Indiana