Working in a beer store I get a great perc. in that I get to attend great non-public beer tastings, last one I went to was Michigan brewers only.
Bells, North Peek, Arcadia Ales, Founders, Michigan Brewery etc, the big names.
Found out I really don't like IPA's what-so-ever. I like wheat beers/porters/stouts.
Etc. Etc.