Those Darn Hops

   My friend Doug loves beers as do I.  Doug's concern is that he does not enjoy a bitter dry beer.  He likes his beer a certain way - smooth with a soft/sweet taste.  One thing I am learning is that a good beer does not have to be bitter or dry.  It can be full of flavor and have a low IBU.  IBU is the industry standard for rating for bitterness.  The Oktoberfest and Pilsner beers I've discovered are just that - full of flavor without the heaviness/complexity.  Really like the Polestar Pilsner from Left Hand and the Oktoberfest Atom Smasher from Two Brothers.