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
	Bert Grants India Pale Ale WA, United States	22	2.888
	Rogue Yellow Snow IPA OR, United States	22	3.548
	Dundee India Pale Ale NY, United States	22	3.188
	Boulder Cold Hop CO, United States	22	3.408
	OFallon 5 Day IPA MO, United States	22	3.464
	Full Sail Wreck The Halls OR, United States	22	3.596
	Rogue Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale OR, United States	21	3.621
	Meantime London IPA United Kingdom	21	3.508
	Blue Point Hoptical Illusion NY, United States	21	3.516
	Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale Japan	21	3.417
	Cigar City Jai Alai IPA FL, United States	21	3.683
	Butte Creek Organic IPA CA, United States	21	3.263
	Widmer Brothers Broken Halo OR, United States	21	3.263
	MacTarnahans Woodstock IPA OR, United States	21	3.504
	Wolavers India Pale Ale VT, United States	20	3.217
	Left Hand 400 Pound Monkey CO, United States	20	3.265
	Fort Collins Rocky Mountain IPA CO, United States	20	3.457
	Arcadia IPA MI, United States	20	3.417
	Ninkasi Total Domination IPA OR, United States	19	3.591
	Long Trail Brewing India Pale Ale VT, United States	19	3.269