Yup, in my opinion adding tons of hops can be a way to “cheat” and make a better beer, similar to some heavily flavored strong dark beers: if you overwhelm the palate you can cover up all kinds of issues, and nuances! Also in the NW a lot of hops are grown there, so it’s kind of a regional pride thing too. Even though WA also grows a ton of barley, there isn’t nearly as much interest in it.