It's that time of the season when Oktoberfest style beers are out. Almost everyone likes these as they're medium bodied and malty without biterness or roastiness. Most stout beers (deep black ones) are made with roasted barley and dark toasted barley malts. They will have a roasty flavor, like coffee. Some will be dry (like Guinness), others will be more on the malty side. You'll have to experiment to find out what you like. The fact that you don't generally like beer much doesn't bode well though. Artesian beer appreciation is an aquired palate like fine coffee, gourmet food, fine wine, or fine cigars.

If you want to try something wild, buy a bottle of Barleywine style ale. Wow! It's not cheap, but it has a flavor, and alchohol level, you won't forget soon!