btw i am trying to learn how to cook by watching that one weird chick with tehe spikey blonde hair on food network. she does that half hour show. im sure it sounds crazy but i think it could work. i got one on my dvr with an awesome tbone dry rub recipe
anyway
vwls rogue is a pretty popular microbrew, nationwide afaik
http://www.rogue.com/beers/american-amber.php
this is an amber ale thhat is recommended to pair with beef or seafood
in fact all these have recommended food pairings
they are not my favorite brewer by any means, but it is a good choice for someone who doesnt normally drink cfraft beer much. (personally i am all about ales lately, but mostly IPA style microbrews)
bon appetit