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
	Abita Jockamo IPA LA, United States	36	3.177
	Troegs Nugget Nectar Ale PA, United States	36	3.808
	Full Sail IPA OR, United States	35	3.169
	New Belgium Ranger IPA CO, United States	35	3.808
	Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (US Version) United Kingdom	35	3.458
	Magic Hat Blind Faith VT, United States	35	3.469
	Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA MA, United States	35	3.632
	Heavy Seas Loose Cannon MD, United States	34	3.695
	Surly Furious MN, United States	34	4.033
	Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin Ale CA, United States	34	3.867
	Deschutes Inversion IPA OR, United States	34	3.597
	Ballast Point Sculpin IPA CA, United States	34	3.900
	New Glarus Hop Hearty Ale WI, United States	32	3.640
	Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA OH, United States	32	3.583
	Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale CA, United States	32	3.749
	Stone Cali-Belgique IPA CA, United States	31	3.688
	BrewDog Punk IPA United Kingdom	31	3.338
	McEwans India Pale Ale United Kingdom	31	2.659
	Ballast Point Big Eye IPA CA, United States	30	3.591
	Port Brewing Wipeout IPA CA, United States	30	3.766