Michigan Beer turning the heads of foamheads.

It ain't bragging if it's true.

A few years ago, Michigan brewers adopted the tagline Michigan: The Great Beer State. It appears that beer drinkers and brewers from around the world agree. Michigan brewers ranked quite highly in the annual poll by RateBeer, which takes into account more than 2.47 million reviews of 110,000 beers worldwide.

Founders, Bells, Kuhnhenn, Dark Horse, Short's and Jolly Pumpkin were all just named to the prestigious list of the top 100 brewers in the world at at No.'s 4, 5, 22, 34, 64 and 67 respectively. Founders, Bell's, and Kuhnhenn also had beers in the top 100 of the world, with Founder's KBS ranking the highest at No. 8.

Short's, Kuhnhenn, the Livery and Dark Horse were ranked in the top 50 of all U.S. brewpubs and Dragonmead was named one of the best to visit. Hopcat came in at #22 in the world wide list of beer bars and Siciliano's was ranked #39 on the list of bet beer retailers.

You have several upcoming chances to sample these beverages in the coming month. Traverse City will have its first Winter Beer Fest Feb. 12, and The Michigan Brewer's Guild Winter Beer Fest at Fifth Third Ball Park will take place Feb. 27.

A snide sympathy note to our western neighbor, which has touted its beer supremacy for years.

Dear Wisconsin,

We feel bad that your reputation as the Beer Capital of the World is suffering because of our greatness. At least you still have cheese, though we hear all the happy cows are in California now...and Brett's in Minnesota...so...we'll send you some beer. It's really the least we can do.

Love, Michigan