After hard work beer is great for relaxation. Been working all day, tired...and after all that you sit on a beer with your pal. Priceless. ( okay, beer price but you know what I mean )
Beer is just too bitter of a taste for me, personally. I don't know how it excites some peoples' taste buds, because, quite frankly, either way you look at it, it really doesn't taste too nice!
Love it. I used to drink cider, but my taste has matured a little I think. Can't stand the sweet stuff nowadays.