As a fan of flavorful beer I often find myself facing stares of revulsion when I'm enjoying a nice glass of Guinness. What few people realize is that "dark" isn't supposed to mean harsh, bitter or high in alcohol content. Found this great article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/dining/reviews/28wine.html
All you doubters should read it! You know who you are!