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
	Deschutes Quail Springs IPA OR, United States	14	3.511
	Starr Hill Northern Lights VA, United States	14	3.371
	Drake's IPA CA, United States	14	3.724
	Tree Hophead India Pale Ale Canada	14	3.747
	Bert Grants Hopzilla IPA WA, United States	14	3.459
	Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA WA, United States	14	3.359
	Squatters IPA UT, United States	14	3.412
	Kona Castaway IPA HI, United States	14	3.553
	Alpine Beer Company Duet CA, United States	13	3.769
	St. Peter's India Pale Ale United Kingdom	13	3.063
	Lagunitas DayTime IPA CA, United States	13	3.525
	Fat Heads Head Hunter IPA OH, United States	13	3.931
	Twisted Pine Hoppy Boy CO, United States	13	3.144
	Yards India Pale Ale PA, United States	13	3.337
	Free State Copperhead Pale Ale KS, United States	13	3.581
	Central City Red Racer India Pale Ale Canada	13	3.719
	Lagunitas 2009 Correction ale CA, United States	13	3.625
	Coronado Brewing Idiot IPA CA, United States	13	3.494
	Sierra Nevada Estate Homegrown Ale CA, United States	13	3.838
	Magic Hat Lucky Kat VT, United States	13	3.332