I have never managed to learn to like beer. I tried in college, and tried again much harder in grad school; I tried it in Ireland. I tried it after spending a day housepainting. I tried it everywhere and even when I am thirstier than I can imagine being, it still tastes, well, bad. I do, however, like liquor and mixed drinks; I did OK in Ireland without the Guiness once I'd learned that the "punch" the Clancys sang about is called Hot Whiskey where I was, and boy, is THAT good.

Any hints from y'all on how to learn to like beer? I find it a social grace I consider myself to lack.