The Stainless theory on beers...
Dark beers usually have lots of flavor.... just saying...
Now I have had some very tasty light ales and lagers, so don't get me wrong, I do venture there as well. But I really like the darker hues.... and the new big thing in micro seems to be aging in used barrels... both of my locals do... and that really adds those layers 
Now back to your regular programming... how's that MOWOG tranny install thing coming along 
Not that anybody cares, but in my youth (21+.....) I spent a lot of time digesting Hamm's (my Dad's choice for beer) Stroh's (my uncle's choice) and sampled whatever my great uncles were drinking. (Bud/PBR/Schiltz and...... wait for it......Blatz.......) Yeah I know, but I was young..... My more worldly (?) friends got me started on a Coors kick for a while. But once I started hanging around with Brit, Aussie and Kiwi race car mechanics & engineers, the gloves came off and a whole new
WORLD of brewing possibilities opened up. Ie: Newcastle Brown Ale, Foster's Lager, Henninger Doppelbock, Guiness Draught, etc, etc. Then my sister-in-law married a nice German guy and I got introduced to Weissbier, Kolsch, Dunkler Bock, Munich Dunkel.....und......
Marzen (Octoberfest)
Let's just say my transformation to the
"dark side" was complete...........
I find, as do you Bob, more taste and body in the darker beers. That is not to say I don't have favorites among among the lighter side/lighter colored brews, but I tend to enjoy those with more taste & body. But the bottom line for me is: As an engine guy, I'm drawn to the stuff that has the color of used motor oil with the smooth finish of a European Dark Lager, an Oatmeal Stout or an American Porter. So much the better if it has spent some time in a barrel......
BTW: Mrs. Fordboy is a brunette.............hmmmmm...........

Fordboy