3. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company's most popular brew, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale uses Cascade hops in a bid to achieve a "fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor", and is described by Elaine Louie (in Premier Beer: A Guide to America's Best Bottled Microbrews) as a 'flawless beer" that made Chico (the town where the firm is based) famous. That all-important brand equity score? 63.80.