Finally a question I can talk about. I started drinking dark beer about 7 years ago and now that is all I will drink. Once you get used to the taste for a while it makes Bud and Coors seem like water. And really, who likes water? Start with Dos Equis Amber (medium dark but very mild) with a squeeze of lime, it's the highest rated Mexican beer on Ratebeer.com. Great site!!! Than move on th Newcastle Brown Ale(medium dark, slighly sweet and stronger flavor). Next you'll be ready for Bass Pale Ale(medium dark strong finish).Then try Guinness Draught(very dark, coffee like medium strength). Then it's Guinness Stout(the name says it all). And last are the Belgian Strong Ale's(there aren't enough words to describe the heavenly flavors). They are hard to come by, probably only in the larger cities and are the highest rated beers. Chimay and Westlevton(sp?) are very good. I don't cook with beer unless I'm not drinking it or else I can't taste it in the food. But the best for Brats is the Bass Pale Ale. I promise if you guys will drink a 6 pack of each of the above your domestic days will be behind you. And good riddance!!!