IPAs can be very "hoppy". I've heard it's acquired taste. Like you, I find IPA, especially those made by craft shops, too bitter. I really, really don't like an over powering taste of hops in my beer.
I say drink what you like. If you don't like a beer full of hops avoid them and get the beers you enjoy. Like is too short to try and enjoy "free" beer that is crap. LOL!