Just trying to understand what "bright" hop character means, e.g., "German Saphir Hops--Typical alpha: 2-4.5%. Low-alpha aroma hop with pleasant, bright character." (from Northern Brewer Website).
Also trying to understand what "earthy" hop character means; e.g., "Columbus Hops--Typical alpha: 14.0-16.0%. Dual purpose hop with intense earthy and faint citrus character." (from Northern Brewer Website). Earthy doesn't sound too good to me--is it damp jungle rot, a freshly-tilled garden?