I have been brewing since 2006. I prefer German styles and dark beers. I have done a few IPAs but if I want a good one, I will just go buy one. My favorite commercial breweries are Stone, Dogfish Head, Night Shift, Lord Hobo, and Boston Beer Co. (Sam Adams).
Dunkleweizen
Winter warmers
American Amber Ale
Stouts
Porters
Hazy NE IPA