While some fly fishermen would have you believe that drinking cheap, swillish beer on fly fishing trips is more extreme than enjoying the good stuff, it’s one theory the Underground does not subscribe to.
Which is why we’re offering an image sure to get the attention of drunken discerning fly fishermen everywhere: A half-gallon “growler” of the Mt. Shasta Brewing Company’s latest stout:

Mt. Shasta Brewery's latest stout (and at 9%, it is)
At 9% alcohol, this bad boy not only tastes great, it will also put you far beyond caring about the day’s skunk – or even that compound fracture you sustained while wading at dusk.
And yes, this is crafted at the same brewery which drew the ire of a Vast Federal Agency for its use of “Try Legal Weed” on its bottlecap – a fight chronicled right here on the Underground (the leading fly fishing blog when it comes to the protection of your first amendment beer drinking rights).
They say money can’t buy happiness, but frankly, this half-gallon of rich tasty goodness suggests otherwise.
Come to me, my little growler of goodness. We’ll talk.
See you face down on the river, Tom Chandler.






























You’re right…I’m jealous!!!
angling obsession(Quote)
[hic]
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I am not really jealous, living next door to all that is beer, Belgium. But I sure would like to taste this!
Peter(Quote)
Yumm! Nice to see that Mr. Dillmann and his crew are still putting out quality handcrafted brews! A flavor yet to be discovered! How are your local boys, Dunsmuir Brewing, doing?
Link(Quote)
Haven’t been down there yet. Turns out 2 year-olds aren’t much for drinking.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I knew I should of stopped in on my last trip up to sample some of ” Weeds best!” I’ve been sampling the ” Downtown Brown ” on a regular basis from Lost Coast Brewery and all I can say is, LOCK YOUR FRIG when I come to visit……
Jim T.(Quote)
When’s that visit going to be? We got extra cars so feel free to fly…
Tom Chandler(Quote)
As the old saying goes: “It’s a good thing we don’t get all the government we pay for.”
Pete(Quote)
WOOF!!! That would be a tasty treat streamside….and,yes, at 9% it would be the cure all for what ales ya….Even though I’m up here in the Land O’ Micro(and not so Micro)brewerys (Seattle) finding a new brew to look forward to tasting is always fun…..
jp2(Quote)
The Shastafarian Porter is always available (and always good). Think they have a beer locater on their site, so you could see if anything’s available in your area.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I wonder if drinking that stuff gives you the munchies? Pass the jug, and a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos.
Kirk(Quote)
Doritos?? (Oh, the humanity). I’d at least hold out for a bag of Kettle Chili & Lime chips… (we have standards here you know)
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I likes the good stuff too…I have to mention:
Cutthroat Pale Ale from Uinta Brewing Co., available all over Utah( and its higher test brother “Anglers Pale Ale” available only in the Liquor stores in UT…)
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1416/3805
and Bohemian Pilsner- Nice for actual fishing because its a great beer- but it comes in CANS (for actual fishing…not that I ever take beer fishing…) as well as bottles…
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1949/5289
Brett From Utah(Quote)