It's all preference. There are people that swear by Budweiser. I can't stand it! But it doesn't make either of us right or wrong. It's all about taste. I love IPAs. However my taste in hops and malts and the "balance" of them is different than anyone else and can change by the day. Some days I want a shred your tongue hop bomb! Others I like a nice cream ale or Irish red and avoid the hops in favor of malty goodness. My personal favorite IPA is Dulachan from Lavery Brewing in Erie PA. It's local for me so it's fresh and kicks the a** of better known IPAs! But again, that's my opinion!