I need some 11W advice on beer.

So I played soccer and boxed in my day and as a result abut 90% the time in life I stick to a pretty strict diet without thinking about it. Tonight, however, is for obvious reasons an exception.

I love a good beer but I've been out of the beer game for awhile. I know there are many drinkers of fine beer on this site, and I need some input as to what beer I should acquire for tonight.

I like a good porter or stout, love ESB and, although not the biggest fan of hops at a high level, I do appreciate and like a hoppy beer from time to time. Basically I like any beer that is good- but no shandies; those are an abomination before God.

I'm in Northern Virginia, so nothing strictly available in Ohio.

Recommendations?