I remember the first two I ever drink... mid way thru the second I vomited. I don't remember how old I was when that happened but I can say it was well below legal drinking age.
I didn't actually begin 'liking' beer until I was stationed in Germany, in the Army... and WOW.... did I ever start liking it. I never abused it, however... didn't drink it to get drunk, or even a buzz... it was just perfect as an accompaniment to certain foods.
Like you I DID drink beer, a lot of it, before Germany... but that was strictly to get a buzz.
Today, however, I really like it, even though I drink it seldom. With Pizza? It's perfection. Actually the only alcohol I can honestly say I truly 'love' is today is wine, (not all of it), and Single Malt Scotch... which is "HEAVEN". Guiness, and some other ales, and a few Lagers, I like a LOT... not sure I'd call it love. - JamesJM