I used to be one of those people who thought all IPAs were hop bombs that were just too bitter to be palatable. Then I discovered that those IPAs are the crap beers. There are some truly delightful IPAs in which the hops accentuate the rest of the brew.

The craft beer scene here in Maine is really amazing. If you ever see anything by Maine Beer Company (particularly their Lunch IPA - my all time favorite beer), grab it. Ditto for much of what Rising Tide Brewing makes.