I just want a regular ale. Amber, American, whatever the hops should be a note not the only thing I can taste for a bit.

Return to cask ale. Embrace tradition.

I've always assumed that. I'm not a brewer but the fact every micro/nano makes like 12 IPAs def has to do with it being cheaper to produce or easier to market it as 'high quality' when it isn't. I used to like IPA 20 years ago, but now it all tastes like hoppy piss water, apart from a few breweries I trust... who also commonly make other styles and are not IPA-only.

but any of my local beer stores like 80% of the selection is IPAs w/ elaborate can art and 'funky' names or flavors. i'm also seeing a ton of 'themed' breweries... all their beers are named after cats, or sports, or some other thing. and their beer is always awful.