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
	New Belgium Voodoo Ranger CO, United States	7	3.210
	Firestone Walker Easy Jack CA, United States	7	3.410
	Sierra Nevada Nooner Session IPA CA, United States	7	3.210
	Surly Overrated MN, United States	7	3.420
	New Belgium Citradelic CO, United States	7	3.310
	Stone R & R Coconut IPA CA, United States	7	3.450
	BrewDog Elvis Juice United Kingdom	7	3.370
	512 IPA TX, United States	6	3.333
	Amager IPA Denmark	6	3.378
	Minhas Thumper American IPA WI, United States	6	2.989
	Clown Shoes Supa Hero MA, United States	6	3.355
	Grand River Curmudgeon IPA Canada	6	3.422
	Dust Bowl Hops Of Wrath CA, United States	6	3.133
	Oakshire Watershed IPA OR, United States	6	3.211
	Cannery Brewing Indian Rock IPA Canada	6	3.167
	Cisco Indie Pale Ale MA, United States	6	3.178
	Port City Monumental IPA VA, United States	6	3.378
	Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (European version) United Kingdom	6	3.200
	Mill Street India Pale Ale Canada	6	3.367
	Westbrook IPA SC, United States	6	3.433