Egg, before diving into the US craft beer scene, I previously thought Europe -- Germany in particular, with Belgium a close second -- represented the ultimate in brewed beauty. After all, I lived over there for 11 years.
Nope. I have since changed my mind. USA currently owns this realm, hands down. One reason is the sheer amount of creatvity here dwarfs anything over in the old country. Another reason, the 499 year-old German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot), perhaps stifles innovation more than anything.
We own 'em. Trust me on that.