I've been happy with them and usually hand them out as Christmas gifts at work depending on the surplus. I've been lucky and never had a bad batch. I've stuck with one particular yeast company and so far so good. I like the "clovish" taste on the pallet. By far my favorite.
I saw on your profile that you're a police officer in Pierce County. I'm assuming Tacoma? (Or nearby)
Hats off to you sir. That is one rough place to be a cop.
You've got my respect :)
(I'm from Seattle)