2. Ninkasi Brewing Company

As any beer drinker knows, taste buds become accustomed to the routine. As the years pass you reminisce on the days when Busch Light was the standard and cracking open a hefeweizen was considered 'getting serious'. While the occasional macro is still welcomed (like, on $1 PBR nights or after a workout), we've moved on to bolder choices. Luckily for us Oregonians, we're immersed in breweries - Widmer, Bridgeport, and Full Sail are the most widely known, with McMenamins, Rogue, and Deschutes carving out large, loyal fanbases (to name just a popular few). While all of these breweries offer many delicious beers, there's a relative unknown waiting to be tapped - Ninkasi. Though not the easiest draft to find (and even harder to find in stores), it's availability is growing. Ask your server - you might be surprised.

Now be forewarned, drinker: Ninkasi does not mess around. The hops are prevalent and the brews are potent (ranging from 4.7-8.8% alc/vol). But don't let the robustness fool you - if you really enjoy beer, you'll fall in love with Ninkasi.

Check out their history and beer list, or read some drinker reviews.