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
	Bridgeport IPA OR, United States	49	3.696
	Heavy Seas Loose Cannon MD, United States	34	3.695
	Stone Cali-Belgique IPA CA, United States	32	3.688
	Stone Go To IPA CA, United States	13	3.687
	To Øl First Frontier Denmark	4	3.686
	LaConner India Pale Ale (Bottleworks) WA, United States	10	3.685
	Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye CA, United States	28	3.684
	Cigar City Jai Alai IPA FL, United States	21	3.683
	Saint Arnold Elissa IPA TX, United States	23	3.681
	Hoppin' Frog Hoppin to Heaven IPA OH, United States	12	3.674
	Worthington's White Shield United Kingdom	12	3.674
	Caledonian Deuchars IPA United Kingdom	24	3.674
	Sweetwater IPA GA, United States	48	3.673
	Southern Tier IPA NY, United States	42	3.671
	Boulevard Single-Wide I.P.A. MO, United States	25	3.668
	Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA Canada	9	3.667
	Lagunitas Freak Out CA, United States	17	3.665
	5 Seasons North Plan B IPA GA, United States	2	3.660
	Arbor Sacred Cow IPA MI, United States	7	3.660
	Stoudts India Pale Ale PA, United States	9	3.659