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[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's called an "acquired taste" mean something that doesn't taste good on the onset, but you put up through the bad taste to get a positive effect, such as getting a buzz. Remove the buzz, there's no reason to put up with it to acquire the taste. You've already acquired the taste, so after removing the alcohol it's fine. But I guarantee you you wouldn't start drinking if there wasn't a peripheral benefit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It isn't an acquired taste though. It's an enjoyment of bitter and botanical flavors same as certain types of teas.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

Ummmm, yes it is. Bitterness is an acquired taste