I just posted a new recipe (Pataskala Minor) that is a take on Stone Brewing - "Pataskala". Same hops, Same Red X malt plus Goldswaen. Predicted finish is 1.023 with 50+ IBUs. I'm concerned about balance, but hate a very bitter beer. Any ideas? I have not brewed it yet, but I have a few brews...

My name is Jeff, I have been brewing small batch for about 2 years. I wasn't a big beer drinker for most of my life because I thought it all was rather like the American lager staples. Not much taste or flavor. Then one day, quite by accident, I bought a craft brew from a smaller brewhouse. I...