I have tried quite a few in the last couple months and I have to disagree.
I think if you try Southern Tier Brewing Companys 2XIPA you might be surprised.
I’m sworn off of them mostly, once in a while I’ll be in the mood, but there’s no exploration, they’re all HOPPY and that’s it. Not like say ambers which have a very wide flavor pallet.
You are right about Southern Tier. Also, Dogfish Head 90 Minute is an Imperial IPA, and it is a well-balanced beer. Yes, it is still hoppy, but it has a nice malt backbone.