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
	Westbrook Belgian IPA SC, United States	1	3.350
	Mt. Carmel India Pale Ale OH, United States	1	2.825
	Harriet West Side MN, United States	1	3.250
	Portsmouth Hop Harvest 1 NH, United States	1	3.000
	Portsmouth Whipper Snapper NH, United States	1	3.300
	Lervig Talisman Explore Me IPA Norway	1	3.150
	Matten Red Fox IPA France	1	3.300
	Skebo Indira Pale Ale Sweden	1	3.125
	Grassroots Aphrills IPA Denmark	1	3.225
	Buffalo Rye IPA MO, United States	1	3.050
	Urban Chestnut Hopfen MO, United States	1	3.350
	Tröegs Scratch 39 PA, United States	1	3.250
	De Molen Premiant Hopburst Netherlands	1	3.000
	Wernecker Fränkischer Hopfen-Fluch Germany	1	3.075
	Two Brothers Heavier Handed India Pale Ale IL, United States	1	3.275
	Marble Vuur & Vlam 7.2% United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Noble Pig Pursuit of Hoppiness Canada	1	3.100
	Great Lakes Brewery Johnny Simcoe India Pale Ale Canada	1	3.150
	Highlands Brewing IPA MO, United States	1	3.200
	Agullons Pura Pale Extra Bitter Spain	1	3.000