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
	Kennebunkport IPA ME, United States	10	2.954
	Thornbridge Jaipur United Kingdom	10	3.415
	Michigan Brewing High Seas India Pale Ale MI, United States	10	3.423
	Hoppy Brewing Company Hoppy Face Amber Ale CA, United States	10	2.962
	Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA Canada	9	3.667
	Stoudts India Pale Ale PA, United States	9	3.659
	Big River House Brand IPA TN, United States	9	3.125
	Mount Begbie Nasty Habit Canada	9	3.650
	Snoqualmie Falls Wildcat IPA WA, United States	9	3.708
	Rogue Hop Heaven OR, United States	9	3.542
	Newcastle Winter IPA United Kingdom	9	2.909
	Moylan's Nor Cal IPA CA, United States	9	3.575
	8 Wired Hopwired IPA New Zealand	9	3.817
	BrewDog Storm United Kingdom	9	2.925
	Duggan's #9 IPA Canada	9	3.417
	Ridgeway IPA United Kingdom	9	3.158
	McAuslan St. Ambroise India Pale Ale Canada	9	3.325
	Russian River IPA CA, United States	9	3.633
	Heartland Indiana Pale Ale NY, United States	9	3.025
	Propeller India Pale Ale Canada	9	3.217