Olympia was my favorite in the late 70s. 2nd choice was Miller High Life. Both different from other "hoppier, bitter" offerings. Guinness is fine with a good steak. Oktoberfest from Sam Adams is a favorite in late Summer.
> Olympia was my favorite in the late 70s. 2nd choice was Miller High Life. Both different from other “hoppier, bitter” offerings. Guinness is fine with a good steak. Oktoberfest from Sam Adams is a favorite in late Summer.
Yes, I also noticed that Olympia seemed to taste better than its direct competitors in the manner that you describe. I also enjoy Guiness (plus others such as Boddingtons and Wexford). I have not tried Sam Adams Oktoberfest, but I am partial to Spaten (although I have not kept up to date with recent Oktoberfest style offerings; I just looked briefly, and there seem to be many more now).