Homer: "I'll never drink another beer again." Vendor: "Beer Here!" Homer: "I'll take ten!"

This is Tactical Nuclear Penguin, and was, earlier this year, the strongest beer ever brewed, until it got caught up in an arms race with a rival brewery. I'd love to try it, but it's stupidly expensive (it works out to almost $120 after shipping from the U.K.). Fortunately, we make a ton of great craft beers right here in New York State.

My favorites are from Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, and they have a couple great-looking seasonal limited editions this year, but I'm game to try any craft beer (bonus eco-points if it's local!). I'm not a huge fan of light, thin beers, like pilsners and pale ales, but if it's thick (wheat ale, stout) or malty (porter, nut brown), then Bob's Your Uncle, I'll take it!