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
	SBC Indian Neck India Pale Ale CT, United States	1	3.150
	Willimantic IPA 2005 CT, United States	1	3.425
	Willimantic E-Mail IPA CT, United States	1	3.350
	Ironworks IPA CO, United States	1	2.975
	Rock Art India Pale Ale VT, United States	1	3.025
	BBC HopHead India Pale Ale DE, United States	1	3.025
	City Steam Ecstacy IPA CT, United States	1	3.300
	Gilded Otter Three Pines IPA NY, United States	1	2.950
	Willimantic Pushing The Envelope IPA CT, United States	1	3.450
	Willimantic Address Unknown IPA CT, United States	1	3.400
	Pizza Port Hop Sack IPA CA, United States	1	3.250
	Granville Island India Pale Ale Canada	1	3.200
	Nodding Head Son of Swami PA, United States	1	3.300
	McMenamins Romulan Ale OR, United States	1	3.150
	Cains IPA United Kingdom	1	2.975
	Power Plant Colonel Parks Pale Ale MO, United States	1	3.225
	Socorro Springs Pick Axe IPA NM, United States	1	3.175
	Independence India Pale Ale PA, United States	1	2.775
	Mission Springs India Pale Ale Canada	1	3.225
	BJ's Hopfenkopf CA, United States	1	3.250