Also known as 7 ways to waste good beer. Here is an 8th -- beer is a natural meat tenderizer. My wife often steams ribs in beer before they go on the grill. Except she uses the good beers, either craft beer or other premium brands that I keep in the house.
Steaming ribs in Smithwicks really ticks me off. PBR, Old Milwaukee, whatever is cheapest in the supermarket is perfect for steaming ribs.