As I type im having a Total Domination from Ninkasi brewing, India pale ale Good stuff. One of my Seattle friends just shipped me a case.
It's not different, or fancy, but it is in line with the ones you quoted. Is Kraftig available where you are? It's where one of the Busch family went after InBev bought their company. American Lager. I love that Guinness now makes an "American style" lager. And called it Blonde. lol It's really not bad either.
I'm back into a lot of Cisco Brewing's Whale's Tale Pale Ale. For you San Diegan's out there, go to my boy's place BNS Brewing & Distilling.
I drink stouts, miss that part? If I wanted something stronger than beer I´d buy liqour. Has anyone tried the Sweetwater brewing stuff? Wasn´t a fan of the 420 but the Blus is pretty good.
I agree about the craft beers. You said something dark, I would suggest XX or maybe Shiner Bock. I am fond of both.
St. Arnold makes a pretty damn good brew. Both their Santo and Fancy Lawnmower are in my usual rotation.
Cider, any brand, or make your own. Not as filling as beer, but a better buzz (little to no bloating or headache). If it's beer, it's a stout. Otherwise I just mixed myself a nice little Black Russian. Easy way to pass the time when I don't want to drink a beer or cider. Fast buzz, almost no hangover (if chased with water).
With the weather getting warmer I like to have something refreshing when I take a break from yard work, so it's Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy.