Bitterness is appropriate in a lot of different beer styles. If your beer is too bitter for the style it is usually because too much hops were used or the improper type of hop was used for the style.
Bitterness can also come from grain husks and is sometimes confused with astringency .
Pay close attention to the alpha acid content of your hops and adjust your recipe accordingly. Home Brewing Tools Link2Us Games Beer Links Birdcam Beer Gear Gifts E-mail Mr. Goodbeer or check out the FAQ if your problem is not listed here. Hats, Shirts, Mugs etc. Mr. Goodbeer is for entertainment purposes only. Use the advice at your own risk.