My roommate is a beer specialist of sorts. So, I've learned a lot about beer that way. But I don't drink it.
I can't. (I have "THAT" problem)
But beer never did it for me. It burned my tum tum and took too many to do the job. I remember that Chartreuse was something I liked a lot more than beer. It was STRONG.
Yes, I once had a friend with a long-time affinity for drinking. He too imbibed beer and wine with equal delight. He went dotty too. In fact he also ended up unable to recall more than half-a-dozen or so of his favourite beverages . . . sad really.