I'm testing different beers when I go out (unless I have a craving for a favorite like
Midas' Touch.
In fact, over the weekend my spouse and I went out with friends, and I ended up trying an
amazing beer called
Allagash Four. I have to admit, there's a difference between tap and bottle, but either way, wow, good stuff (it may have helped that the brewery was literally walking distance from the restaurant).
Maybe someday I can brew that well. I certainly hope so.
So yes, I occasionally buy microbrews, when I can afford it. I'm lucky that I have a few very knowledgeable friends who can steer me in the right direction (long time homebrewer & sommelier), so I can find stuff I like (although, to be honest, I tend to go with his wife's recommendations, because we have very similar tastes).
If there's no homebrew in the house, for me it's a
Honey Brown, for a sixer to just have.