We have some mainstream drinkers here
Let's see... general drinks of choice, if not on a budget? Arrogant Bastard or Ruination. Both made by Stone brewing, and both are for hopheads, so you gusy drinking bud or corona or molson or other such water won't enjoy.
Other mainstays: Magic Hat #9 is tasty, Flying Dog Doggy Style is good, I actually really like Rolling Rock for some reason... The Sam Adams oktoberfest this year was great, much better then past years. The Saranac beer treats me well too.
As for favorite, I'm gonna go with the Ruination, double IPAs are a wonderful thing.