^^^ Some of the more extreme Beer Geeks are going off their head about some of the Macro Brewers products making it into the top 100 like a spoiled Year 12 kid at the School formal complaining about the DJ's playlist. Seemingly the Hottest 100 Beers List is supposed to reflect their own somewhat specialised view of the Beer world.
The reality is that this is a popular vote, and the beers with wider availability, advertising and distribution will generally draw more votes than the single batch imperial black IPA which is only available from the brewery location in Oberon. No matter how technically perfect that brew may be, it is not going to win unless it is widely available.
Voter numbers were up > 100% this year, which must be a good sign that people are demanding some flavour, and some artisanal skill and individuality in their beers. Everyone who voted for a James Squires 150 Lashes (6th on the list) is one person who has at least recognised that there is a world of beers out there beyond VB, XXXX, and Tooheys Extra Dry. Rather than lambast those folk, Craft Beer nuts should embrace them as they start on their own individual Craft Beer journey.