#5 Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Its slip from the top of our 2014 list to the fifth spot shouldn’t dissuade you: Founders Brewing Company still produces some of the most complexly flavored and delicious beer in the country. The founders of Founders, Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, admittedly don’t brew beer for everyone. They say they focus on the select few drinkers who appreciate the nuances in each sip of beer, aiming to provide them with brews that challenge and intrigue the senses. If you’re an IPA lover, you have to try the floral and frothy Centennial IPA, which boasts a sweet, yet balanced flavor.