So I decided this board needs a beer thread, not only for discussion of how much we love beer, but to suggest good beers in different categories and for different tastes. For example: I prefer dark beers, stouts, porters, amber-ruby ales, and so forth.

I like a malty sweetness backed by between a flick and a punch of bitterness.

Some of my favorites: fade to black by left hand brewery, kilty pleasure by philadelphia brewing co, holiday porter by sam adams.

I could use some good suggestions to try, I live in the states so something available here would help.