Cascade Hops - why the backlash?

[Kjm06]

The gentleman depicted in this picture has done nothing to me. I have not met him, we have not shared words harsh or otherwise, and he is not depicted doing anything more awful than attending a live music venue...

... and yet I want to beat him with my fists until the breath leaves his lungs...

That escalated quickly...

 

[Pilgarlic]

I wonders if those who prefer Cascades prefer them over Simcoes, Citras and Amarillos?

 

[TwoGunz]

I simply have never liked cascade. I pick it out immediately in a beer and it doesn't agree with me.

 

[user 98891]

I love cascade hops. There I said it.

I've had a few people tell me they hate cascade then sample my black IPA and tell me how wonderful it is. I use cascade hops (mostly) in that beer!

 

[makokiller]

I love cascade!!! I couldn't find any for awhile, but was able to score 11 pounds from my local brewer. They have been cutting back on using them for some reason, leaves more for me I guess.

 

[JehovahsWitnessProtection]

The gentleman depicted in this picture has done nothing to me. I have not met him, we have not shared words harsh or otherwise, and he is not depicted doing anything more awful than attending a live music venue...

... and yet I want to beat him with my fists until the breath leaves his lungs...

Yeah, he does have a rather punchable face.

 

[aiptasia]

I wonders if those who prefer Cascades prefer them over Simcoes, Citras and Amarillos?

I do prefer cascade over Simcoe. Simcoe has a woody/dirt character I don't find appealing in my ales.

Citra and amarillo are fine, although the hype around them is a bit overdone.

 

[Tinga]

Cascade hops are THE american hop. If you hate cascade does that mean you hate america too?

 

[Revvy]

I thought centennial was the American Hop, and Cascade was just it's lesser cousin.....the creepy one that no one really likes.

 

[bd2xu]

I use em and I love em.
Very versatile hop, but just like any other ingredient too much is too much. If you get in a rut of only using cascade then I could see the issue, but if you brew with a variety including cascade and keep a balance I see no issue.

I have gotten past hop bombs though, I like IPAs like no other but just nailing the IBUs has ceased to impress and am now looking for a smooth yet high IBU beer when I have an IPA.

Then Lagunitas Sucks is the beer for you! Why I just brewed a clone, tons of hop aroma and flavor without being overly bitter.