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
	Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale Norway	18	3.809
	Troegs Nugget Nectar Ale PA, United States	36	3.808
	New Belgium Ranger IPA CO, United States	35	3.808
	Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale CA, United States	130	3.802
	Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (Grapefruit) CA, United States	10	3.800
	Victory HopDevil PA, United States	99	3.797
	Founders Harvest Ale MI, United States	10	3.792
	Alpine Beer Company Nelson IPA CA, United States	11	3.786
	Surly Wet MN, United States	4	3.786
	Lagunitas Kill Ugly Radio CA, United States	23	3.781
	Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA DE, United States	130	3.773
	Alpine Beer Company Duet CA, United States	13	3.769
	Port Brewing Wipeout IPA CA, United States	30	3.766
	Jekyll Brewing Hop Dang Diggity GA, United States	5	3.763
	Founders Centennial IPA MI, United States	43	3.763
	SKA Modus Hoperandi IPA CO, United States	17	3.760
	Odell India Pale Ale CO, United States	19	3.759
	Lost Coast Indica India Pale Ale CA, United States	47	3.756
	Green Flash West Coast IPA CA, United States	52	3.756
	Mikkeller Stateside India Pale Ale Denmark	23	3.754