Thread: Recommend me a good NW beer

I haven't been much of a beer drinker lately and want to get started again. I'd like recommendations for a good local, dark, "interesting" beer. So far I like Black Butte Porter, and Widmer Hefeweizen. Any ideas?

Mac & Jack's African Amber

Ninkasi seasonal.... "Sleigher"

Widmer 'Brrrrr'
Deschutes 'Jubelale'
both have a much higher alcohol content than average to boot!

All of the above, + Snow Cap

Deschutes Brewery Stoic Ale. Simply best beer ever (Barley Wine technically)

Ninkasi Tricerahops! Double IPA if you're into those. Ninkasi actually has quite a few good beers and they aren't exorbitantly priced like rogue has become. Also check out HUB (hopworks urban brewery)

Thanks for the suggestions! These should keep me busy for a while. Whats an IPA?

Anything from ft George. Just tried a diamond knot industrial IPA that was excellent. NW beers are second only to Belgians in my humble book.

India pale ale. Not like a lager much stronger and delicious!

Originally Posted by CleverName

Thanks for the suggestions! These should keep me busy for a while. Whats an IPA?

You really haven't had beer in a while, huh?






( India Pale Ale )

Originally Posted by Unka-Boo

All of the above, + Snow Cap

Just tried snow cap last night. Excellent brew.

Originally Posted by gearhead

Just tried snow cap last night. Excellent brew.

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I don't drink all that often anymore, but I love my winter beers....malty-sweety goodness....I have a soft spot for Scotch Ales too...

+1 on Ninkasi. I like the Oatis Stout. Also, Rogue hazelnut brown is pretty amazing. Anything from Deschutes. Dang, there are lots of good beers around here. I'm going to the store!

Originally Posted by CleverName

Thanks for the suggestions! These should keep me busy for a while. Whats an IPA?

They are a hoppy, malty variety of beer that is popular in the NW. Double IPAs have more of these qualities usually with a higher alcohol content.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_Pale_Ale

You did NOT just ask what an IPA was! It's only one of my most favorite beers ever! I never met an IPA I didn't like.

If you want to get wild and they ever make it again, Rogue's "Brewer" was awesome. It was named after brewmaster John Maier's dog after he passed away. Great beer in memory of a great dog I understand!

Originally Posted by mjbskwim

Mac & Jack's African Amber

By far the best amber ale out there. Nothing comes even remotely close.

I gotta say everyone has some great taste in beer. One of my fav's is total domination from ninkasi and this one

Stone Ruination IPA

My favorites are probably the Rogue Oatmeal Stout and Chocolate Stout. If you're looking for something really dark, I like Deschutes Obsidian, but it's kind of an acquired taste. Recently, I've been picking up the Widmer Drifter IPA just for something lighter.

Rouge Deadguy.