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
	Buckeye Amarillo IPA OH, United States	1	3.275
	Bethlehem Brew Works Hop Explosion IPA PA, United States	1	2.900
	Carlyle Humulus Lupulus IL, United States	1	3.200
	Silver City Indianola IPA WA, United States	1	3.175
	Carlsberg Semper Ardens First Gold I.P.A. Denmark	1	3.125
	Nodding Head Hoppy Ending PA, United States	1	3.250
	Chicago Hardway IPA NV, United States	1	3.150
	Trap Rock Kestrels 7.5 IPA NJ, United States	1	3.175
	Hog Haus IPA AR, United States	1	3.100
	Beer Works Back Bay IPA MA, United States	1	3.075
	Main Street Eager Beaver IPA OR, United States	1	3.175
	Legend Hopfest VA, United States	1	3.075
	Morro Bay IPA CA, United States	1	3.125
	Mount St. Helena IPA CA, United States	1	3.200
	Mooses Tooth Fairweather I.P.A. AK, United States	1	3.150
	Sleeping Lady Fish On! IPA AK, United States	1	3.075
	Willoughby Daisy Cutter IPA OH, United States	1	3.075
	Willimantic Equinox IPA CT, United States	1	3.250
	Lunar Moondance IPA IL, United States	1	3.125
	Lompoc India Pale Ale OR, United States	1	3.175