Soulive
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Yuri_Rage said:How about Bear Republic? I haven't had one from them that I dislike.
Of the other breweries named so far: I don't particularly like SN's stout or porter, SNCA was only ok, and SNPA is pretty forgettable. I'm not a huge fan of anything but the porter from Anchor...Anchor Steam tastes good but sits funny in my gut (makes me feel overly full for no good reason). O'Dell makes good beer, but I hated the porter, and the 90 shilling is more of a 70 shilling. Deschuttes and Mirror Pond are good, but they have a very "mass produced" feel to them.
Overcritical? Yes. But you asked.
Obviously taste is subjective, so I can't argue your experiences. I love SN's Stout and Porter, but the Anchor Porter is probably a little better. I know what you're saying about Anchor Steam though, it bothers me as well...