I'm not an IPA guy, they all seem one note and I am not a fan of that note.
Bells does make outstanding beer, this is one of my favorites
Also from Michigan is another of my favorites (and also one of my favorite breweries to visit.
Last stout for me would be Oreo Speedwagon. I love this stuff
Favorite Wheat
On tap, this Helles is outstanding
When I am back in Wisconsin, I do like Golden Booty from Lake Louie
and Polish Moon from MKE
I've left out outstanding breweries like Deschutes in Portland, Pulpit Rock in Decorah, and Spotted Cow is still a favorite of mine. I'm sure I will think of more as the day passes.
As for free, some beers just taste like shit, but if you like it, you like it. Life is to short for people to tell you what to drink.
Except Busch light is swill.