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
	Odell Runoff Red IPA CO, United States	4	3.414
	Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil (Fortunella) Canada	4	3.414
	Lake Placid India Pale Ale NY, United States	5	3.413
	Mad Anthony India Pale Ale IN, United States	5	3.413
	Widmer Brothers W'05 India Pale Ale OR, United States	5	3.413
	Squatters IPA UT, United States	14	3.412
	Deschutes Pinedrops IPA OR, United States	6	3.411
	Firestone Walker Easy Jack CA, United States	7	3.410
	Lakefront IPA WI, United States	17	3.410
	Kern River Just Outstanding IPA CA, United States	7	3.410
	DC Brau The Corruption DC, United States	7	3.410
	Alaskan Brewing IPA AK, United States	19	3.409
	James Squire India Pale Ale (IPA) Australia	8	3.409
	Boulder Cold Hop CO, United States	22	3.408
	He'Brew Hop Manna NY, United States	10	3.408
	Upstream India Pale Ale NE, United States	2	3.400
	Durham St. Cuthbert United Kingdom	1	3.400
	23rd Street Bitter Professor KS, United States	3	3.400
	Big Horn Big Red IPA WA, United States	12	3.400
	Bellwoods Roman Candle Canada	4	3.400