Is this a rhetorical question?

Sadly, all I can get up here in Soviet Alaska are Alaskan Brewing Company and most of the west coast stuff. Alaskan makes a good amber and a great oatmeal stout, but my favorite is the Winter Ale brewed with spruce tips. I love the artwork on the bottle.

New Belgium makes some good brews too, but they tend to be on the rich side. The 1554 is one of my favorites. Great chocolate Belgian ale. Some of the ones I had on their tour are closer to barleywine than beer. Speaking of which, their brewery tour is a hoot. If you're ever in Fort Collins, it's a must see. Most fun workplace ever.

Also, out of my home state of Michigan I like Bell's Oberon. One of the best summer ales out there. Watch it, it hits you like a freaking truck.