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
	Ithaca Super Friends IPA NY, United States	1	3.325
	Horseheads IPA NY, United States	1	3.025
	Au Maître Brasseur India Pale Ale Classique Canada	1	3.125
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Fyra Flammor Sweden	1	3.225
	Equinox Meridian IPA CO, United States	1	3.325
	SKA Local Series #17 (Hoperation Ivy) CO, United States	1	2.950
	Rock Art American-Belgo IPA VT, United States	1	3.150
	FiftyFifty Lil Foot IPA CA, United States	1	3.225
	Saugatuck Singapore IPA MI, United States	1	2.950
	BrewDog Hårdkogt IPA United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Furthermore Hopperbolic WI, United States	1	3.200
	Noble Ale Works IPA CA, United States	1	3.225
	Shooting Creek Snapping Turtle IPA VA, United States	1	3.275
	Vintage Rye IPA WI, United States	1	3.200
	Roscoe's India Pale Ale NY, United States	1	3.000
	Stewarts Summit IPA DE, United States	1	3.250
	Freetail Wet Hopped Tadarida IPA TX, United States	1	3.225
	Stewarts Williamette IPA DE, United States	1	3.075
	Portsmouth 5 C's NH, United States	1	3.150
	Hub City Paradise Ale IA, United States	1	3.175