I really don't think the Pacific NW can hold a candle to the upper midwest. Would you rather have: New Glarus, Bell's, Jolly Pumpkin, Three Floyds, Founders, Kuhnnen (never had their beers but they're awesome from what I've heard), Goose Island, Surly, and Tyranena or Russian River, Rogue, Hair of the Dog and North Coast? Just wanted to add, off the top of my head, Oregon also has Bridgeport, Deschutes, Widmer, Full Sail, and Cascade Lakes. EDR will probably add more info since he knows more than I ever will on Pacific NW beer.