“I like ale. It's got a little more flavor to it. I find that other types of beer have gotten kind of bland.”

— Mike Barbour, financial analyst, Lenexa

“Stout. I just like the rich flavor of dark beer.”

— Kelly Greson, self-employed, Topeka

“I'm a big fan of Indian Pale Ale style beers. I'm always game for anything that's got a lot of hops in it.”

— Ray Dalton, director of volunteers at Headquarters Counseling Center, Lawrence

“I tend to go with ales. I like a maltier style of beer. I like brown ales the most, then amber style ales, and then I'll go on to stouts.”

— Amy Savoie, bartender, Lawrence