Pi's must try beer list.

Arrogant Bastard Ale is delicious. While not a porter or stout, this is an ale that kicks like one. And it's actually really drinkable for a 7.2%: http://www.stonebrew.com/arrogantbastard/

One of my old favorites that I can't find locally is Sheaf stout. It's Guiness-like, but has a more earthy taste that's rich with coffee-esque flavors but really, grows on you. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/353/1992 It's kind of hit and miss - people either love or hate it.

My favorite porter is Anchor Steam - I think it's their best beer. They do a great winter ale, and a few other solid brews, but the porter is near & dear to my heart. http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/anchor_porter

I don't see any Bock on your list, but I love 'em. Nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice cold bock. At the moment my favorite bock is Shiner Bock, from Shiner, TX. As i understand, they're the longest concurrently brewed beer in the USA - prohibition came & went and just never noticed these German farmers brewing Shiner. Look for the yellow label/red star. http://www.shiner.com/

If you're on the big island of Hawaii, you MUST go up to Wiamea and visit The Big Island Brewhaus. Tell the brew-master Thomas that your a friend of Lucky Dog Hot Sauce as he's a fan. ;) Really great guy - used to be a brewmaster for Kona brewing company before splitting off to do his own thing. He's got a ridiculous number of varieties on tap - his Tropo Lilliquoi (sp?) is a pale ale with hints of passion fruit - not while drinking, but while exhaling after you swallow a sip. He's got 2-3 stouts on tap, a bock, several ales and all very very good. I love his stout infused with toasted coconut and coffee - so good! http://bigislandbrewhaus.com/
 
if you can find it try "3 monts" is a french beer.. my take is it looks like a lager/blond belgian its light but balanced flavor head retention is amazing. but not a lacer. oh yea did i mention it was a bit of a axe murderer? comes in 750ml corked bottles and has a 8.5%abv donsent drink like a 8.5 though.
 
Your IPA list is really weak. Two must adds to the list are Ninkasi and my all time favorite IPA Calderon.

The Calderon is a bit unconventional as it comes in a can instead of a 22 bottle, but it has the best hoppy flavor of any IPA I have tried. The flavor really sits in your mouth for a while.
 
Nobody listed anything from Orkney Brewery. Red McGreggor is a really good irish red and Dragonhead is a very good stout. If you can find them.
 
Thanks to everyone. I somehow missed a few posts but am now caught up. I need to print the list so I have it when I make a beer run. LanMan, I just searched for Orkney and they have it at our Binny's store so I will look for that.
 
I've tried these, not sure we can get many of the others often in Australia - Great list

Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) - Love
Delirium Tremens
Duvel - Love!
Sierra Nevada Porter
Steinlager

Scofferhoffer Hefeweizen has to be my all time favorite beer.
 
I see you have Gulden Draak and Chimay I love both, Maredsous is the ale that really got my interest started in the Belgium stuff.
 
Drinking Founders Breakfast Stout. I find it bitter but will try again when it gets cooler. Need a couple of hours. Tried it with feta and hard salami which paired very well IMO.
 
Nice smooth drinking stout, Left Hand Milk Stout

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Nice quad from Boulevard's Smokestack series. The Sixth Glass

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A bit more robust stout from the Smokestack series, Dark Truth Stout

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Not really a big fan of most lighter colored beers but this farmhouse ale from Boulevard was pretty damn good

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That's it from me.....at the moment.
 
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce said:
Arrogant Bastard Ale is delicious. While not a porter or stout, this is an ale that kicks like one. And it's actually really drinkable for a 7.2%: http://www.stonebrew...rrogantbastard/
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My favorite beer....period! I love it. Had three 22 oz. last weekend.
As the bottle cap says, "Hated by many, loved by few."
And more importantly, "You're Not Worthy!" ;)

Wasatch said:
Try some Stone IPA, Ruination. Bell's Hopslam.
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Love Ruination Ale. Wish it wasn't $5.99 a bottle or I would have it weekly. :beer:
 
Pi, at some point you should consolidate the list and use a 1 to 10 scale with the ones you have had a chance to try. It would be interesting to see if a trend towards one or two styles is starting to develop.
 
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