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
	Hinterland IPA WI, United States	3	3.284
	BrewDog Old World India Pale Ale United Kingdom	3	3.417
	Russian River HopTime Harvest Ale CA, United States	3	3.600
	Millys Tavern Manch Vegas IPA NH, United States	3	3.300
	Knee Deep IPA CA, United States	3	3.517
	Far West Connaught Ranger IPA WA, United States	3	3.400
	Rock Bottom Double Barrel IPA CO, United States	3	3.017
	Bricktown India Pale Ale OK, United States	3	3.084
	Iron Horse India Pale Ale WA, United States	3	3.100
	Pearl Street Lake Effect Pale Ale NY, United States	3	3.284
	Sly Fox Ahtanum IPA PA, United States	3	3.500
	Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty NY, United States	3	3.150
	Old Yale Sergeants IPA Canada	3	3.400
	Willimantic International Mail IPA CT, United States	3	3.400
	Russian River Hop 2 It CA, United States	3	3.250
	Mikkeller Invasion IPA Denmark	3	3.500
	River City IPA CA, United States	3	3.300
	Olde Auburn Plainsman IPA AL, United States	3	3.150
	Newby Wyke Distant Grounds IPA United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Boneyard RPM IPA OR, United States	3	3.534