I’ve only drank a few stouts in my day. And never stuck with them enough to really decide what I do or don’t drink. I can and will drink anything but I don’t really know what I like. I tend to avoid IPA for example but I’ve never tried a hazy. Pale ales are hit or miss for me. Sours I tend to really enjoy. Had a cbid buddy send me some super nice booze which included a random limited edition expensive dark beer that I thought was amazing but I don’t exactly know what it was. Might have even posted it over here but that was a couple years ago.
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I feel hefs taste close to hazies, though, my wife would argue this point. If you like one you may like the other.
You got me on the sours. Sample a sour stout. If enjoyed, you truly are a sour guy. I can't handle more than three or so swigs.