15 Of The Best Beers You Can Find In The Northwest

Because apparently Florida bans growlers, here is a list appreciating some of the most delectable liquid gold available in the Northwest. Debatable, since beer is of course delicious. PERIOD.

What is a Growler?

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A growler is a 64 oz. container made of amber colored glass, that one can use to take their favorite beer home in. Growlers seal in freshness, are reusable, and allow you to enjoy craft beer the way it should be (but at home). Most, if not all, breweries have and fill growlers, but many gas stations and grocery stores are just now beginning to put in growler stations.

Should I Invest in a Growler?

Depends. Do you like fancy beer? Then probably. Do you enjoy beer tastings? Definite yes. Do you partake in beer of the month clubs? Again, yes. Do you get shmammered on PBR dressed for the "White-Trash Bash" from Friday-Sunday? Probably not.

Payette Brewing's Mutton Buster

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A brown ale with good malt and a tinge of bitterness. One that I keep coming back to, even though it is in a can.

Sound Brewery's Dubbel Entendre

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Dubbel Entendre? More like double on the delicious! This dubbel has chocolate and toffee flavors that did not disappoint.

Naked City's Big Lebrewski

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"Careful man, there's a beverage here!"

10 Barrel Brewing Company's ISA

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Delightfully crisp and citrus-y. Oregon should be proud.

Montana Brewing Co.'s Sharptail

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This pale ale is perfect for any hop lovers. I was particularly fond of the citrus undertones. Also, it went quite well with the red curried chicken I had.

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter

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This flagship beer is so enjoyable, it has been named the number one craft porter in the entire United States.

Snake River Brewing's Broken Arrow Amber

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This caramel tasting beer is amazingly smooth. If you can't handle this, then your only choice will be "The Glutenator." Which is much much lighter.

Schooner Exact's Hoppy the Woodsman

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This winter ale is a bourbon barrel aged american strong ale. It reminds me of lumberjacks and tastes like Canada. All good things.

Laughing Dog Brewing's The Dogfather

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"This year’s Dogfather Imperial Stout will all be aged in charred bourbon barrels. Seven malt varieties and subtle hop additions give it a complex flavor profile." Laughing Dog's description says it all. With an ABV of 10%, and an IBU of 60, it is no wonder this complex beer is a favorite in Idaho.

Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond

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One of the most popular beers on this list, this Pale Ale won the 2014 World's Best Bitter Up to 5% Award. It also won over my heart and has remained a mainstay in my drinking shenanigans.

Mac & Jack's African Amber

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This rich beer is one of the few floral-y beers you will see on this list. M&J's amber envelopes your mouth and sends you on one wild safari. *ROAR*

Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar

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Seriously, what is a beer list without a Rogue. If you don't know what Rogue is, you should. This beauty is a nutty brown that I opted to have with huge steak. While I didn't finish the steak, you can be damn sure I finished the Hazelnut Brown. Maybe 2 or 3 of them.

Elysian Brewing Company's Dark O The Moon

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It is almost Halloween. And this list would not be complete without a Pumpkin Stout. This full bodied "spookily smooth and chocolatey" beer pours "dark as night." It even made me howl with delight.

Big Sky Brewing Bobo's Robust Porter

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Words can barely describe how delicious this Montana staple is. With 6 malts (SIX!!) this is the epitome of what I expect from my beers. A great beer that should be a regular on any beer lover's list. When you find this beer, you best be stocking up.

Crooked Fence's Little Bitch Otter

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Unfortunately brewed indeed. This ale, while ultimately humorous and blatantly poking fun at Idaho's Governor and his politics, still captures your stomach with a tasty battle between bitter and sweet. Slated to have a one time release, CF announced a second release for this upcoming weekend in a nod to November's elections. Remember to get out and vote for (or against) your favorite little bitch.