Pilsner Urquell is indeed a fine beer, but as you say, even the big boys make mistakes. Next time you drink one of these, see if you can taste the butterscotch flavor. Remnants of a very mild Diacetyl contamination. Still very good stuff though.
As for me, I live close to Chico, so I'm close to the source of one of the nations largest craft brewers. So I drink quite a bit of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, then Celebration Ale in the cool months. Maybe an occasional beer from what is one of the oldest craft brewers in the US - Anchor Brewing. Their Liberty Ale "IPA-like" beer is excellent, and it's very hard to find a Barleywine better than Old Foghorn.
And yes, home zymurgy is fun too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Regards,
Scott
