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
	Hop City HopBot IPA Canada	4	3.343
	Cigar City Homefront IPA FL, United States	4	3.486
	Terrapin Luau Krunkles POG IPA GA, United States	4	3.300
	Kentucky IPA KY, United States	4	3.300
	Two Brothers Wobble IPA IL, United States	4	3.329
	Central City Red Racer ISA Canada	4	3.157
	Abita Wrought Iron IPA LA, United States	4	3.443
	BJ's Hopstorm IPA CA, United States	4	3.286
	Beyond The Pale Aromatherapy Canada	4	3.543
	Big Sky Pygmy Owl Itty Bitty IPA MT, United States	4	2.729
	Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA DE, United States	4	3.543
	10 Barrel Joe IPA OR, United States	4	3.357
	Odell Runoff Red IPA CO, United States	4	3.414
	Bench Brewing Ball’s Falls Canada	4	3.186
	Rhinegeist Truth OH, United States	4	3.443
	Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil (Fortunella) Canada	4	3.414
	Big Rock Citradelic Single Hop Citra IPA Canada	4	3.214
	Great Lakes Brewery Thrust! An IPA Canada	4	3.343
	Alaskan Brewing Icy Bay IPA AK, United States	4	3.329
	Evil Twin Falco IPA NY, United States	4	3.200