I’ve traveled through Germany twice and wife has familiy there. I’m a bit of a beer geek/snob and truly appreciate German beers, and until five years or so ago I’d have agreed with you. But American breweries are putting out some of the best and most creative beers that we’ve ever seen, so German breweries are learning some lessons from breweries on this side of the pond.
Aussie and Kiwi hops are money though, and many of the best American IPAs owe a debt of gratitude to them.