When I was young and near the same area-code of stupid as the DUmmies I discovered that the more bottles, mugs, or cans of beer that you drink in one sitting lessens any concerns about the taste of the beer.
As for the taste of beer, a lot of years ago the Mill-top Tavern in St Augustine, Florida had one of the best micro-brews that that I have ever tasted. I think they may have made it themselves. When I went back a few years later it wasn't on the menu so I just ordered something else. No bitching. No moaning.