Not only is Washington a great place to live for all the outdoor activites available, we do have some of the best beer around. About the only type of beer I don't care for are the breakfast beers. I have been known to drink water instead of crap like Coors light.
I've tasted and liked all the beers mentioned previously. One of the best Christmas presents I have ever received from one of my sons is an 8 month delivery of the "The Beer of the Month Club". On about the last of the month, a DHL driver would show up at the office with a 12 pack of 4 types of beer from 2 different breweries around the US. All of them were top notch. What a great son!
However, when it comes down to it, if I'm out in a pub I drink a Mac & Jack's unless I'm at Silver City then it's the Fat Scotch Ale at 9.2%.
For high proof, Dick's makes a seasonal barley wine at about 13%. It should be available now. I usually get it at the Red Apple in Silverdale.