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
	Brooklyn East India Pale Ale NY, United States	53	3.449
	Sierra Nevada India Pale Ale CA, United States	52	3.342
	Green Flash West Coast IPA CA, United States	52	3.756
	AleSmith IPA CA, United States	51	4.076
	Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale Canada	51	2.752
	Bridgeport IPA OR, United States	49	3.696
	Sweetwater IPA GA, United States	48	3.673
	Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale CA, United States	47	3.652
	Lost Coast Indica India Pale Ale CA, United States	47	3.756
	North Coast Acme California IPA CA, United States	45	3.281
	Redhook Long Hammer IPA WA, United States	45	3.225
	Magic Hat Hi.P.A. VT, United States	43	3.476
	Founders Centennial IPA MI, United States	43	3.763
	Redhook Ballard Bitter IPA WA, United States	43	3.215
	Southern Tier IPA NY, United States	42	3.671
	Pyramid Thunderhead India Pale Ale WA, United States	41	3.193
	Weyerbacher Hops Infusion PA, United States	39	3.417
	New Holland Mad Hatter Ale MI, United States	38	3.424
	Mendocino White Hawk IPA CA, United States	38	3.439
	Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA CA, United States	37	3.492