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
	Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA OH, United States	32	3.583
	BFM Cuvee du 7eme Switzerland	8	3.582
	Free State Copperhead Pale Ale KS, United States	13	3.581
	5 Seasons Hopgasm GA, United States	2	3.580
	Toccalmatto Zona Cesarini Italy	2	3.580
	Drafting Room 10th Anniversary Ale PA, United States	2	3.580
	5 Seasons North X-IPA GA, United States	2	3.580
	El Toro India Pale Ale CA, United States	6	3.578
	Founders All Day IPA MI, United States	26	3.576
	Moylan's Nor Cal IPA CA, United States	9	3.575
	Marble India Pale Ale NM, United States	5	3.575
	CooperSmiths Punjabi Pale Ale CO, United States	5	3.575
	Big Sky IPA MT, United States	28	3.574
	New Holland Oak Aged Mad Hatter IPA MI, United States	8	3.573
	Maine Lunch IPA ME, United States	4	3.571
	Drake's Aroma Coma IPA CA, United States	4	3.571
	Yazoo Hop Project (All Versions) TN, United States	11	3.571
	Back Forty Freckle Belly IPA AL, United States	4	3.571
	Founders Azacca MI, United States	4	3.571
	Gigantic IPA OR, United States	7	3.570