I know it is expensive, but one of my favorites. The brewery has trouble keeping up with demand and the distributor and us have been out for about a month. They unfortunately don't date their cans, but it should be VERY FRESH!
Caldera from Ashland, Oregon 
"One thing that sets Caldera apart from many other Northwest breweries besides the beer clarity is the incorporation of fresh whole flower hops into the brewing process. Whole flower hops have a cleaner taste than pelletized hops." -- brewery
Caldera was draft only until 2005 when the starting canning their beer -- the first craft brewer in Oregon.
Why cans?
Eliminates light and oxidation (causes skunkiness)
Quality beer for float trips and other places glass is not allowed
Click for more reasons and read about the "Myth of the metallic taste".
Caldera I.P.A....$11.99 for 6/12oz cans
"An American-style Indian Pale Ale brewed with plenty of body and assertive hop profile.
Grist: premium Two Row, Munich, Crystal, Carahell
Hops: Simcoe, Centennial, Amarilla
ABV = 6.1%
GOLD MEDAL: Category: Strong Beer 6.0% to 7.9%
SILVER MEDAL:Category: American Strong Pale Ale
Competition: North American Beer Awards 2008
SILVER MEDAL: Category: India Pale Ale
Competition: Australian International Beer Awards 2008
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