Raul from Bend, OR

I hear you, though over time I suspect you'll want to do less and less trading. It's an expensive hobby, and as @PapaGoose03 pointed out, you're now living in an area with an outstanding, well established beer culture. I know it's hard to replace old favorites, but I think over time you'll find local breweries in the Bend area and NW that will satisfy any current beer craving you may have

If you check out the West regional forum, you'll find all kinds of interesting and useful information concerning the beer scene in Bend. There are also several active members from that area... @sharpski in particular is an especially active and helpful member from the area.

Otherwise, welcome to the site and enjoy your time here.

 

I'll defer to @sharpski's expertise and experience in this area, but for sours, I would recommend at least checking out Ale Apothecary.

A lot of places do pretty decent stouts in Bend, though I would also recommend that you give "the lovely" cherry flavored porter from Bend Brewing a try. Also, give Deschutes a try for imperial stouts and porters as well.

 

No doubt about it. Folks in the NW like their hops. So understandably most breweries produce a number of options that cater to that predisposition.

I tend to feel that they also produce plenty of other options, but others may feel differently.
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