agreed, SF, as I said, I can admire the big guys for making a consistent product for a low price, especially given that they have to appeal to the masses while we as home brewers, only have to appeal to ourselves. When you brew for others, you have to make something that won't offend, and keep them coming back for more, after all.
SWMBO and I went out to the northwest (Seattle) a few years back for a week, and my PCP who retired from the military urged me to pick up a beer called Mt. Ranier while I was there, and give it a try. He said they used to get loaded on it when on leave.
I can say that after trying one of those tallboy cans, I can honestly say I'm not surprised that the only places I could find it were at the finer local refueling establishments. That stuff was flat-out ROUGH! Carbonated, chilled vinegar would probably offend less.
However, while we were there, I made every effort to try any and all beers from local microbrews that I'd never heard of before -they make some very fine beer over there! VERY enjoyable vacation.