I agree about Live Oak and Corcle generally putting out quality stuff. In fact, Ken, you should try Circle Envy Amber. Based on what you said you like I think it would be up your alley (they say it's more like an ESB).
I'm also not a huge fan of Pearl Snap. Like you said -- doesn't seem very lager-like, though there's nothing particularly objectionable about it if you ignore style.