The only creative thing left in IPA brewing is figuring out a marijuana reference that hasn't been done yet.

The real creativity in IPAs is in the different cultivars of hops. That is to say, the real work of making a delicious beverage is done by the plants and the people who grow them tend to be the experts. But this is no different to wine or coffee, two other classes of beverage with endless varieties and variations of characteristics.

Just try to ignore the social pretences of the group. All three beverage communities have their extremists who can be quite annoying. But on the other end of the spectrum you’ll find some warm, down-to-earth people who just want to have fun exploring different flavours and textures. That’s really all there is to it!

You're telling me kids won't chase a tiny ball around a yard or convince each other to consume things that are gross?

You said it, they're kids!

If you can't man up and drink something gross without grimacing, or have the self control to play the most frustrating game in history, you don't have the self-mastery to be near the lever of power.

They have way more fun doing it, though.

Axe throwing is an adult activity. When I was a child I only threw knives.

Hey, I threw knives as a kid, I had forgotten all about it. It was a set of "throwing knives", no idea where from. I also had a properly functioning South American blowpipe. Ah, childish things.