by Oliver » Saturday May 28, 2011 10:43 pm
And in relation to the West Coast beers, as you probably know, speedie, it's all about balance. So while they might be high in IBUs, there's maltiness to balance them out.
In addition, there's the much-talked-about "harsh" bitterness, which some hops (mainly high-AA hops?) can impart, versus the smooth/soft bitterness that other hops impart.
A smooth bitterness is much more pleasant and far more palatable.
Oliver