But then when I actually take a sip it tastes terrible!
I like coffee, and even I've had that experience before. Since you like the smell of the roast so much, I think there's probably some use of coffee somewhere that you'd enjoy, specially since such a large part of the perception of taste is olfactory.
Why are you even arguing with me over my own tastes? I keep saying that I dislike beer, and you keep saying I haven't tried the right ones. Now it's the same with coffee?
Just trust me, I don't like beer, I don't like coffee, I don't like black licorice or brussels sprouts or cucumbers. There's an incredible amount of things I do enjoy, but I know, from a great deal of experience and trying many types of foods and beverages, what I don't like.