You might like a beer right about now. If you do, fortunately, U.S. brewers are working feverishly to get one in your hand: Craft beer saw another year of double-digit growth in 2011 (sales were up 13 percent), and that momentum has spilled over into this year, with nearly 2,000 craft breweries turning out their flagship favorites and new concoctions that they hope will find a place in your fridge. From ales brewed with cilantro, cucumber, or cumin, to straight-up hop bombs, to an embrace of beer lemonade (better than you might think), this year really does offer something for everyone (who likes beer, anyway). It turns out even James Bond is throwing out the martini for a cold one these days. Here are what I consider the 20 brand-new standout beers of 2012 or, at least, those that have me very, very excited for the day they show up at my home bar.

Evan S. Benn is the beer columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. His Hip Hops column, blog, and beer app can be found at stltoday.com/hiphops, and you can buy his book . You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

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