tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501361286897702641.post-79627667192120749762008-01-12T11:21:00.000-06:002008-01-12T11:21:00.000-06:00Bearded Brewer,<BR/><BR/>I know what mean. It doesn't bother me a whole lot, but, I know what you mean.<BR/><BR/>Over the last few years I have tasted hundreds of beers on my own and when I was with Bryan over at The Brew Lounge. The marketing of very hoppy beers really drew me to some beers. Double Bastard, Alpha King, 120 minute, Rogue 10000, etc. Hell, I even dry hopped the hell out of a strong ale I made.<BR/><BR/>For me it is part of the exploration. As we explore the world of beer, I think people tend to gravitate to things that are easily understood. Bigger is better or hoppier is better can be very easy to understand.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand balance and combining complimentary ingredients is not as approachable. It requires experience and wisdom. If you bring beer to the masses they need to start somewhere.<BR/><BR/>So, I think it will be cyclical. We'll have to let it play out and see where things go next. I'm personally quite enamored with English Milds and Bitters right now. I find cask conditioning and dry hopping a beer just before it is consumed gives me a new perspective as an American beer drinker.<BR/><BR/>Good topic :-) Cheers!Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com