For the affordable Americana beer party

Of course, the beer you serve at a party says a lot about you. Down-scale quality is the current token of hipness. Sometimes, you want to say you're one of the real, working, unpretentious folks. But you also want some quality.

Well, for quality, affordability, historical roots, and as much Americana as a trucker's cap, buy both of these for your next party:

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Yuengling Lager

Within these two iconic brand names, you can go slightly upscale, or keep it real: Both are available in bottles and cans.

Others? Suggestions?