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Not all, actually. There are some very good ones like Budweiser Budwar (NOT the appalling US Budweiser). Some Czech, German and Belgian lagers are excellent and the burgeoning craft beer market in the US is producing some excellent brews.

 

But Miller, Carling, Fosters, Anheuser Busch Budweiser, Coors and even Carlsberg and British Stella Artois (the Belgian stuff isn't bad) are really only fit for flushing the toilet with.

 

And whilst Belgian beers can be very good, British real ale takes a lot of beating.

Don't mind Becks Vier actually. The problem with most lager is that its pumped full of gas or something. I know someone who lived in Germany for 25 years and he can't drink the lager here as its makes him physically ill. I have a much stronger constitution and will drink ( and eat) almost anything. Traditional British beer is very appealing because there are so many breweries and so much choice. Its isn't so mass produced as lager. BTW Lager was originally introduced into the UK as a drink for women but then the young lads went for it as they couldn't take to the bitter taste of traditional English beer. Lager is okay for sticking in the fridge and drinking on a hot day but that's about it (but then Cider does a better job in that respect).

Great British beers:

Hobgoblin (dark strong beer that keeps you regular!)

Black Sheep Ale (lovely mix of bitter and sweet)

Courage Directors ( a great stalwart)

Bombardier ( a full pint!)

Suffolk Best (decent and not too strong)

Banks Best (nice and its cheap!)

Old Speckled Hen (probably my absolute favourite)