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I tend to like "New England IPAs" aka "Juicy IPAs."  They're really not the same style of beer at all.

I like sours but nobody was ever supposed to drink more than one in a sitting.  They're European styles that were designed for sipping over a long period of time.

But like most things, Americans discovered them and decided "nothing exceeds like excess."  Our versions are more sour, and people drink them like session beers.

Americans are so uncouth.

I like most beverages that are balanced and clean, but as noted, Americans often think if some is good more is better.

Look at the "hp wars" among truck mfgrs.  The zinfandel era is another example, not to mention chardonnay.  One interesting thing about the Sweetwater brewery is that they have on tap their experimental offerings you can sample.  Some of them are intentionally bizarre, some are actually interesting bordering on quite good.  The other nice thing is that across the street is a Fox Bros kiosk thing with picnic tables.

I thought that Sam's Boston Ale was much, much better than the Boston Lager.

I liked it better, some better, I'd buy it again if they sold it.  I worked with a lot of smelly organosulfure compounds back in the day, think skunk plus.  My smeller is probably toasted.  I got a minor whiff of one and immediately threw up it was so bad.  It's apparently nontoxic and could make a handy crowd control agent.

I thought that Sam's Boston Ale was much, much better than the Boston Lager.

Me too.  I rarely say this, but the flagship Boston Lager is actually TOO malty.

The Boston Ale was pretty clean for an ale, and had great balance.

Welcome to Iowa 

Unfortunately not as uncommon as it should be