Thanks, guys. I just got in. I went out to dinner downtown after a political event. I had a Peroni (had to let the first one be an Italian beer) and Guinness. I thought I'd like the latter (since it's been described as being more "pudding like") but I found both to be way too bitter. I don't think I'm ever going to acquire a real taste for beer. I'll do some more sampling though.
It's just that- acquired. Give it time. I never acquired the taste for Scotch whiskey and I find Jaegermeister disgusting. Peroni's a good choice! I forget what my first one was and I don't even know how old for that matter.