Some really great selections in this thread. The list below our my favorites for each type and are in no particular order.
Deschutes Black Butte Porter - Though it offers a thick tanned head it is light in carbonation. The nose contains hints of black licorice and roasted malt while the taste offers chocolate and coffee. A quicker finish for what one might expect, though still full in flavor throughout.
The brewery as a whole is one of my favorites. Great contrast between their Cascade Ale, Mirror Pond, and seasonal Brown Ale.
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout - The pour looks like a perfect cappuccino with a full head. Sweet in the nose with traces of caramel and chocolate. The taste includes beyond the characters present in the nose, vanilla and small traces of molasses. The finish is very creamy yet velvety, long lasting, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and bitterness.
Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale - This beer has an almost perfect copper color. The nose is of tropical fruit and rich hops. The flavor contains apricot, tangerine, and caramel. Medium to full body, it has a good crispness while finishing full and creamy.
This is another outstanding brewery which offers exceptional brews in all of their offerings. I especially like their Winter Solstice Ale as well as their ESB.
Lagunitas IPA - A bright golden color with a full white head. The nose is extremely complex going from citrus to floral. The taste ranges from pineapple, apple, to grapefruit with crisp hops and a long finish. though bitter (it is an IPA after all) it is far less then most and actually rivals many Pale Ales in this regard. I was blown away when I read that this beer contains 43 different hops and 63 various malts. Thus the complexity....
SteelHead Extra Pale Ale - This beer pours cloudy with an orange/gold hazy color. Tropical citrus scent highlights the nose of this beer. The taste starts tart and citrus, then evolves with floral notes and finishes with a slightly spicy pepper characteristic. Crisp and well carbonated, this beer is quite refreshing.
Asahi Super Dry - Very simple Lager that is clean and crisp with an instant finish. There is nothing fancy about this beer whatsoever. This is why I like it. It doesn't disrupt the palate when enjoying subtle yet rich foods (think sushi....obviously).
Miller Highlife - This beer needs no tasting notes. Though grouped under Pilsner, it is really the champagne....