What is your beer of choice?
My answer is usually "whatever beer you're buying."
I'm not going to drink alot, so want something with a strong flavor. At our local pub, usually have a great porter or stout on nitro. Now that is good.
I have a gluten intolerance plus drinking so much, inexpensive beer in Germany my body says no more. However, I find I tolerate some Belgium stye beers. The ones based on a fruit, sour mash are too sour for me. Some brewers have come out with a sorghum based beer which I like and can tolerate. These are becoming more popular.
Since I am an amateur orchardist my favorite is cider (by definition in most of the 'civilized' world cider means hard. Here it has been hijacked by industry and apple juice is called cider to boost sales. You wouldn't call grape juice wine why call apple juice cider?). Recently cider was the fastest alcoholic beverage on the market.
Here in the US, I most regularly drink American craft IPAs, and that's what I voted for here, but nothing beats a cold Pilsner Urquell from a Prague tap.
Goose Island Bourbon County brand stout, aged in bourbon barrels! Don't drink this too often due to the $9.99/bottle price. I live in Abita Beer brewery area, so their Wrought Iron IPA is another choice, or Chocolate Stout (available only at the brewery, I think). Yes, in general I like stouts.
Ooooo..Purplehaze was awesome..
My favorite tends to be ale or whatever happens to be the darkest brew available. Having said that, I work for a major brewery. I get free beer so, I get a pretty good variety. I'm not quite as picky with the free stuff.
I had to respond other again as I enjoy most beers. I generally have a preference for a dark mild or stout, but would choose different beers to complement the food if I am drinking with a meal.
Not a great fan of the harmless fizzy pop sold as lager over here, but there are some superb European lagers out there if you search them out. I have also found a few great American craft beers too - they occasionally appear in our supermarkets.
I have also just found a specialist beer shop which has recently opened not too far away - a bit expensive, but has a great selection of beers and lagers from craft breweries around the world.