IPA

Originally brewed in the 18th century to survive seabound exportation from Imperial England to British troops in colonial India, imperial pale ales (or IPAs) exploited the preservative qualities of hops by using more of them. Although the first versions were considered highly hopped at the time, today's IPAs now include significantly bolder and even more bitter American versions of this English original. The IPA is a medium-bodied, maltier, and hoppier version of the pale ale with flavors and aromas typical of English malt and hop varieties (caramel, toffee, biscuity, toasty, light fruitiness, floral, earthy), as well as of American malt and hop varieties (citrus, caramel, piney, resinous, and some fruitiness). IPAs can range in color from pale amber to reddish copper and typically have good head retention, leaving behind great lacing in the glass. The alcohol content of IPAs is normally between 5 and 7.5%.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Stone India Pale Ale CA, United States	139	4.137
	Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA DE, United States	130	3.773
	Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale CA, United States	130	3.802
	Victory HopDevil PA, United States	99	3.797
	Bells Two Hearted Ale MI, United States	91	4.051
	Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA MD, United States	77	3.386
	Anderson Valley Hop Ottin' IPA CA, United States	71	3.725
	Goose Island IPA IL, United States	71	3.639
	Lagunitas India Pale Ale CA, United States	69	3.618
	Samuel Smith India Ale United Kingdom	67	3.540
	Bear Republic Racer 5 India Pale Ale CA, United States	67	4.020
	Harpoon IPA MA, United States	65	3.428
	Great Divide Titan IPA CO, United States	62	3.821
	Avery India Pale Ale CO, United States	62	3.610
	Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA CA, United States	56	3.736
	Saranac IPA NY, United States	55	3.360
	Smuttynose Finestkind IPA NH, United States	54	3.840
	Sierra Nevada Harvest Fresh Hop IPA - Southern Hemisphere Harvest® CA, United States	54	3.865
	Boulder Mojo India Pale Ale CO, United States	54	3.702
	Shipyard Fuggles IPA ME, United States	54	3.228