Why is it that these beer discussions always revert to alcohol strength? It ain't all about the alcohol. I mean sure when you are in high school maybe that matters, but I have come to appreciate the finer points of beer consumption and production. I enjoy the spiciness of the hops and the way it balances with the sweetness of the malt. I guess once you grow up and realize that drinking isn't all about getting smashed all the time then you can truly appreciate beer and the folks that make it a labor of love to produce fine micro-brewed beer here in the states.