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
	Sly Fox Rte. 113 India Pale Ale PA, United States	13	3.544
	Sly Fox Challenger IPA PA, United States	4	3.543
	Bièropholie IPA Canada	4	3.543
	Beyond The Pale Aromatherapy Canada	4	3.543
	Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA DE, United States	4	3.543
	Rogue Hop Heaven OR, United States	9	3.542
	Tyranena Bitter Woman IPA WI, United States	26	3.542
	Epic Armageddon IPA New Zealand	9	3.542
	Coronado Brewing Hoppy Daze IPA CA, United States	7	3.540
	Samuel Smith India Ale United Kingdom	67	3.540
	McNeills Ruby Ale VT, United States	7	3.540
	De Molen Lente Hop Netherlands	2	3.540
	Sierra Nevada Estate Brewers Harvest Ale CA, United States	12	3.540
	Le Chaudron Cobra Canada	5	3.538
	Sixpoint Bengali Tiger NY, United States	16	3.537
	Left Coast Hoppin Fresh CA, United States	3	3.534
	Boneyard RPM IPA OR, United States	3	3.534
	Närke Kll ’n v fn d vll Sweden	3	3.534
	Boulevard Reboot White IPA MO, United States	3	3.534
	Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Tropical IPA CA, United States	6	3.533