i don't like most beer or ales.. i don't like the flavor/bitterness of hops.. i do like malt liquor.. colt45 was one brand, zima is a newer version of the same thing, with lemon flavor, and there are many others.. in most cities, they are considered low class drinks.. they often have 4.5, to 6 percent alcohol, compared to beers 3.8 to 4.3-- and have a reputation of being ghetto drinks. since they cost the the same as beer (cheap beer) and have slightly more alcohol, you can get a bigger buzz for the same buck..
the are not sweet (well old fashioned malt liquor wasn't sweet, the new flavored ones are!) but they are also not bitter. I also like hard cider.. but not beer or ale!