I've had enough sour/off tasting beer from dirty lines/taps to mostly stick to bottled beer. That is, except at restaurants that I know are meticulous about keeping their taps clean.

Draft, 95% of the time, unless there is something unusual or tempting in bottle

I'll usually stick with draft, though having worked in the industry a bit, I realize that draft lines can be truly foul sometimes. I, too, don't care to so blatantly overpay.

The exception is when I see something I don't usually see in a liquor store on the menu. This usually only applies at beer bars with huge selections. Though sometimes you'll see draft you can't get elsewhere too, which is win-win.

First off, I have to agree totally with the draft over bottle argument. When I choose to dine out, a large part of my taste experience is coming from what I select to drink. I've always preferred the taste of draft over bottle or can, and I order accordingly. I also agree with the price aspect, but draft over bottle can also be filed under the 'experience' category.

I have yet to read this new magazine but now I'll make an effort to seek it out. As far as it not [doing] "the numbers", I applaud this angle. As people who can really appreciate quality brews, I hope most agree with me on this. We all know that taste is subjective and one man's "95" might be another's "72". While a 0 is usually a 0 to someone else, a quality beverage must be personally taste-tested in order to truly decide for yourself.

Never had a problem ordering a bottle that's how the beer I fancy is available.

I can't say I have a palate that's capable of telling how clean the draft tubes are. I can certainly taste a VERY dirty tap in those unfortunate instances, but as for less than that, I'm in the dark.

I'll take a draft beer over a bottle or can of beer anytime. If you go to an establishment that doens't rotate it's beer (which must be slang for it doesn't seel much of the product) I'm not too sure I want to hang out there to begin with. As far as cleaning out the lines, I do that to my own keg at home. That may not sound like much but then again I have never been accused of being the most ambitious person when it comes to household chores- just ask my wife. On the other hand, I usually don't have much trouble rotating my kegs; especially during football season.

I glanced at Mutineer and was not impressed. I like All About Beer magazine very much.

My dad always told me draft beer was better than bottled beer because of the aeration. I have to agree. Plus, it's cheaper.

However, as long as many Baltimore eateries have more interesting beers in bottles than on tap, with a few exceptions, I guess we're stuck buying the bottled beers.

For me, I look at the lineup and order what matches the food and my tastes at the time - be it on tap, in a bottle, or in a can.
Now, if I don't trust the bar's keg lines or bar staff, then I'll play it safe and force myself to stay away from the draft selections, but I usually judge by beer first, delivery method second.

I prefer fresh draft beer. As a kegerator owner, I can attest to the need to keep the lines clean.

Any bar, or restaurant, worth their suds should have their beer lines cleaned on a regular basis.

It's usually draft beer for me...If you get a bad one, just let the bartender know that you want something else. 99% of the time they'll understand