I felt like I could get hooked after the first Dogg I drank. I think it's very good stuff, and I'm not even one to go for many energy drinks, so that is saying a lot.
About the beer, I think we'd have to compare what beer you're talking about. I don't really like Bud if that is the type you are talking about, but we have some good smaller brewing co.'s and micro brews here. Black Butte Porter is a good beer if you like porter. Alaska Amber is a respectable beer. I've had some excellent home brews, but you don't get those at the store of course.
I watched your Emilie Heymans win the silver. They talk about China not making a splash because of technique, but some of those girls could probably hit the water sideways and not make much splash--just joking, but how thin they are must have a little to do with the splash. Very good diver that Emilie Heymans though.