No. 10 Ballast Point Brewing Co. Sculpin IPA The Sculpin is an IPA for people who think they don't like IPAs. The award-winning brew is a bright and not overly astringent beer (doesn't have as much of a puckering quality). Its use of hops creates hints of apricot, peach, mango, and lemon flavors, but it still packs a bit of a sting at 7% alcohol.

No. 9 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Celebration Few things signal the holiday season like Celebration. First brewed in 1981, the ale was one of the earliest American-style IPAs. It's loved for its intense citrus and pine aromas and hop flavor on a pleasant malt base.

No. 8 Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA This mouthwatering IPA gets its juicy flavor from a heavy helping of Citra and Mosaic hops. Touches of grapefruit, orange, tangerine, lemon, and lime settle onto both the nose and the palate — making it a beer worth drinking for breakfast.

No. 7 The Alchemist Brewery Heady Topper The Heady Topper has been called America's most coveted beer. People wait in line hours ahead of store openings to get their hands on the often-sold-out, 8% alcohol IPA. The Alchemist adds most of the hops late in the brewing process, which creates bold flavor dripping with grapefruit, orange, tropical fruits, and fresh herbs.

No. 6 Founders Brewing Co. Kentucky Breakfast Stout The KBS is an oatmeal coffee stout made with "a massive amount of coffee and chocolates." At 11.8% alcohol, this imperial stout hits you like a shot of espresso. It has a dark molasses color and a burnt caramel head.

No. 5 Bell's Hopslam Ale The Hopslam Ale combines so many types of hops that it has its own hopping schedule. Six hops varieties were hand-selected from the Pacific Northwest for their aromatic qualities, from pungent grapefruit to florals. A splash of honey makes this double-IPA-style brew incredibly drinkable.

No. 4 Three Floyds Brewing Co. Zombie Dust A brew that's fit for the living and the undead, Zombie Dust is a medium-bodied pale ale that gushes with hops. Touches of grapefruit and citrus — plus a smooth mouthfeel — make it a fresh and inviting brew.

No. 3 Founders Brewing Co. Breakfast Stout The Breakfast Stout is a wake-up call you don't want to miss. A harmonious blend of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and coffee, this imperial stout offers a fresh-pot-of-coffee nose and a creamy, luscious taste.

No. 2 Russian River Brewing Company Pliny the Elder After eight consecutive years atop Zymurgy Magazine's ranking of the best beers in America, Pliny the Elder has fallen to No. 2. It remains one of the most sought-after brews, with beer enthusiasts — and even Googlers — lining up outside the Santa Rosa brewery before opening most weekends. The double IPA is super dry and hoppy, making for a bitter and fragrant experience that's worth the hassle.

No. 1 Bell's Two Hearted Ale The new king of beer is an IPA that — unlike its sibling Hopslam Ale — uses 100% Centennial hops picked from the Pacific Northwest. Balance is key here. The hops aroma bursts with grapefruit, pineapple, pine, and a hint of spice — but a rich, caramel malt backbone tames the bitterness. A crisp finish leaves you craving another sip. With a more modest 7% alcohol, you better make it two pints.