Go for an old reliable, or try something new?

I went with option one. I am a little bit past the stage where I feel like I need to try each and every new release. Having said that, I will still try new beers - especially if they are from a brewery that I know and trust. But that is the exception and not the rule. Too many times have I tried a new beer, only to come away either disgusted or otherwise unimpressed. About 90% of the time, I am sticking to my tried and true lineup.

 

Guess I'm not much of a gambler anymore.
If I'm buying more than one, I'm probably going to buy the known property and then something new. Had enough beers over the years to know that for every one that blows your mind, 3 will be somewhat disappointing.

 

I don't quite fit any category. I often buy singles from a close by store that breaks up any beers that are not wrapped, or in boxed sets of course.

I go for for tried-and-true favorites when a drinking situation is social, or important like the upcoming Super Bowl.

Sometimes I would try a newbie.

I pick #5; it all depends.

Edit
I didn't vote so can someone please tell me how it turned out? Thanks in advance.

 

Pretty much why I stick with draft options when I'm out. I don't think I've bought a bottle of beer out in the past 12+ years.

 

I think the poll might be more telling if you split the "restaurant" aspect from the "retailer" aspect.

At a restaurant, choices are typically more limited so you might go with option 1 or 2 (i.e. might be forced to go with these options). At a retailer, you might go with any of the 4 options since your options are more broad.

 

Same here. Draft always.

 

No, I get it. I answered with a restaurant in mind.