I read this a few months back, thought it was pretty good. It's about an EMP blast had occurred and how a group of people were to survive in Texas. At one point in the book the main character is having a dream about that beer AJ likes. Any way I thought it was a good read. Hope you enjoy it.
http://www.survivalmonkey.com/Lights Out.htm
http://www.survivalmonkey.com/Lights Out.htm