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
	Market Cross Olde Yeller IPA PA, United States	1	3.200
	Johnstown Inclined Plane Pale Ale PA, United States	1	2.975
	Willimantic IPA 500 CT, United States	1	3.325
	Three Floyds Alpha Khan IN, United States	1	3.250
	Omaha Jack’s Six Shooter IPA CA, United States	1	2.925
	Oslo Mikrobryggeri India Pale Ale Norway	1	3.250
	Willimantic Sterling Nugget IPA CT, United States	1	3.400
	Nynäshamns Pale Wicket Sweden	1	3.200
	Bastone Double IPA MI, United States	1	3.150
	Slottskällans I.P.A. Sweden	1	3.100
	Loddon Forbury Lion IPA United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Atlas Wayfarer United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Iwate Kura IPA Japan	1	3.225
	TwoRows IPA TX, United States	1	3.225
	Raccoon Lodge IPA OR, United States	1	3.025
	Rogue Two Tier Beer OR, United States	1	3.150
	The Mash Tun Portside IPA OR, United States	1	2.950
	Hank Is Wiser Krippled Kangaroo IPA KS, United States	1	3.200
	Church-Key India Pale Ale Canada	1	2.950
	Sly Fox Vanguard IPA PA, United States	1	3.125