as complex and delicious as it was, i can't help but beat a dead horse in the fact that they barely carbonate their beers. it was viscous and heavy and every bit was impressive, but nothing leaves me wanting more. drinking nearly flat strong ales just isn't very desirable. i've had their beers on draft and they are incredible... i just don't get why they have these carbonation issues.
seeing how awesome their beers are - i.e. they know how to make beer - i have to assume these aren't issues. they're making the beer this way on purpose. maybe they think the carbonation will interfere with the thick mouthfeel of the beer, or the carbonic acid will add a bite they don't want, etc.
i misspoke calling it issues, they clearly know what they are doing. but they vary batch to batch, some come with great carbonation, some don't. if you're going to bottle condition beers, typically you would want thick glass, and perhaps cork it. i can't help but think they undercarbonate on purpose so they don't create bombs.
you're only a few hours away from portland. why don't you go down there and yell at them?
oh, please. if i go down there, it'll go something like this.
but as far as purchasing bottles, i really find the flat beers undesirable and will only seek out ones confirmed with good carb. and that is why i'm ranting, i hate extra work
once you have your kegerator set up, and are the owner of a CO2 tank, you could get a carbonator cap and carb it yourself to your own liking 
ha ha... i might just do that. keg came today.
