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What is American IPA?

An independent guide to the American IPA beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative American IPA beers

  1. 'Bout The Hops Orange Jumpsuit bursts with juicy fresh orange zest, tropical hops, and a soft, oated
  2. A hop-forward American IPA showcasing vibrant citrus and pine aromas, balanced by a subtle malt back
  3. Bursting with bold hop character, 105 West Hopped & Loaded offers juicy citrus and pine flavors that
  4. Bursting with bright citrus and pine, Mystery Machine delivers classic West Coast IPA vibes with a b
  5. 12Degree Pineapple Express bursts with juicy pineapple and vibrant citrus notes, boasting balanced h
  6. A West Coast IPA with a big hoppy aroma and flavor, a slight malt backbone, and typical West Coast h
  7. Bright citrus and pine hop flavors shine in this American IPA, complemented by a moderately bitter f
  8. 1981 Brewing Co. Tropical IPA bursts with bright tropical fruit flavors like mango and pineapple, ba
  9. Zesty citrus and pine hop flavors dominate with balancing notes of caramel malt for a crisp yet slig
  10. Deep golden color. Citrus and piney hop aromas. Assertive malt backbone supporting the overwhelming
  11. Traditional American IPA. Hopped with Amarillo, Cascade, and Simcoe hops. Subtle grapefruit and tang
  12. Flavor and aroma hops prevail. Not overly bitter, with a distinctively dry yet refreshing finish, th
  13. A slight hint of citrus from the hops makes this India Pale Ale as refreshing as a Bimini sea breeze
  14. Juicy Florida oranges swim with citrusy, aromatic hops in this Florida-inspired IPA. Crisp hoppiness
  15. Bursting with bold citrus zest and resinous pine notes, this American IPA is balanced by a medium ma
  16. Dirty Girl IPA bursts with vibrant citrus zest, resinous pine, and floral hop complexity from Chinoo
  17. A balanced and bold IPA with malty undertones and citrusy hops.
  18. An IPA with strong hop character, a mild malt backbone, and notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and pin
  19. Bursting with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors, Dr. Nandu IPA is a hop-forward and well-bala
  20. Bursting with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, Orangutan Skies is a refreshing American IPA
  21. Vibrant orange and grapefruit hop flavors shine in this American IPA, supported by a light malt swee
  22. Bright citrus and pine resin notes dominate, supported by a subtle caramel malt base.
  23. Neo is a New England-style IPA bursting with notes of ripe tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of coc
  24. Allentown Brew Works Hop Explosion bursts with bold grapefruit and pine aromas, balanced by a touch
  25. Allentown Brew Works Hop Explosion IPA delivers vibrant pine and citrus hop flavors balanced by a to
  26. Amherst Cascade IPA features bright citrus and floral notes from Cascade hops, balanced by a light m
  27. Amherst Cascade IPA bursts with bright citrus and floral hop notes, balanced by a subtle malt sweetn
  28. Animas Class VI IPA bursts with citrus zest, pine resin, and floral hop aromas, balanced by a gently
  29. Antillia The Naked Fisherman West Indian Pale Ale features vibrant citrus notes from sour orange and
  30. Coniferous Viking delivers bold resinous pine and vibrant citrus hop flavors, balanced by a subtle m
  31. Arvon Lake Life bursts with floral and citrus notes from Centennial hops, offering a balanced bitter
  32. Asher Green Bullet IPA showcases bold earthy pine and citrus hop flavors balanced by a light caramel
  33. Bright citrus and piney hop flavors lead the way, balanced by a subtle malt backbone, with a crisp a
  34. Attaboy Beer Small Tank 078 bursts with overripe tropical fruit notes, layered with a zesty citrus b
  35. This assertively hopped beer has a great hoppy aroma, crisp hop bite, and smooth medium body.
  36. Bursting with bold citrus and pine hop aromas, Pull My Finger delivers a balanced malt backbone and
  37. Badger Hill Blood Orange Traitor IPA bursts with zesty blood orange citrus layered over bold pine an
  38. Our legendary flagship. A well-balanced IPA with a blend of citrus, resin, pine and a dry finish.
  39. Ballast Point Sculpin IPA delivers intense grapefruit and citrus hop aromatics with a balanced malt
  40. An unfiltered IPA with tropical notes and robust flavors, dry-hopped with Amarillo, Nugget, Centenni
  41. Dry hopped with citra, mosaic & simcoe. Expect big citrus notes: orange, grapefruit & lime.
  42. A house-brewed India Pale Ale named with a wink at local lore. Citrus-forward with tropical notes, b
  43. Barrels and Bottles Red IPA showcases dank, resinous hop character intertwined with juicy notes of r
  44. Barrels and Bottles West Coast IPA bursts with vibrant notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and berry fr
  45. Bavarian Barbarian Weldspatter IPA bursts with citrus and pine hop aromas, balanced by a subtle cara
  46. A balanced, full-bodied IPA with a strong malt backbone and flavors of citrus, floral, and pine. Cle
  47. Bright tropical fruit and citrus dominate the hop-forward profile of Beachwood Amalgamator, compleme
  48. Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA bursts with bright citrus, pine, and resinous hop character, balanced by a
  49. Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA bursts with aromas of grapefruit, pine, and floral notes, showcasing the b
  50. Vibrant citrus-forward hops shine in Beehive Green Bridge IPA, complemented by pine and tropical fru
  51. India Pale Ale style well suited for Hemingway-esque trips to the Upper Peninsula. American malts an
  52. Bursting with grapefruit and pine hop flavors, balanced by a subtly sweet malt backbone.
  53. Bellefonte Small Wonder bursts with citrusy and floral hop character, balanced by a light malt backb
  54. Vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors take the lead in this American IPA, supported by a smooth malt b
  55. Fresh citrus and pine hop aromas dominate Bend Future Living IPA, balanced by a subtle caramel malt
  56. Bright tropical fruit flavors like pineapple, mango, and citrus shine, balanced by resinous pine and
  57. Vibrant pine, citrus, and tropical fruit notes from Columbus, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops shine in this
  58. Bent Water Astral Bash bursts with bright citrus, tropical fruit, and piney hop character, perfectly
  59. Bright citrus and resinous pine notes dominate, supported by a balanced malt sweetness.
  60. This American-style IPA roars with a symphony of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit notes. Its amber g
  61. Vibrant citrus and piney hop flavors lead the charge, balanced by a subtle malt backbone. With its c
  62. With bold citrus and floral hop notes balanced by a gentle malt sweetness, Lost Sailor IPA offers a
  63. Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave this beer 40 whacks. This west coast IPA swings hard into bittern
  64. Big Dog's Dank Dog explodes with bold notes of pine resin, citrus peel, and tropical fruit from a he
  65. Bursting with juicy citrus and tropical notes, Swing Juice is clean, refreshing, and perfect for a d
  66. Big Spring Command Bomber IPA showcases bold pine resin and zesty citrus from Chinook and Citra hops
  67. Bursting with piney and citrusy hop notes, Big Timber IPA offers a balanced blend of bold flavors wi
  68. Big Trout Alpine Lake IPA brims with citrus-forward hops, showcasing notes of grapefruit and orange
  69. Mighty Madison IPA bursts with piney and citrus-forward hop flavors, balanced by a touch of caramel
  70. Bright citrus and resinous pine hop aromas dominate Black Frog Easy-E, balanced by a crisp malt back
  71. Flying Frog delivers bright citrus and resinous pine flavors with a balanced hoppy bitterness. Its m
  72. Tree Frog showcases bright citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a subtle malty sweetness, deliver
  73. A hop-forward American IPA with vibrant notes of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit balanced by a subt
  74. Hot Streak is a vibrant American IPA showcasing a burst of citrus and piney hop flavors balanced by
  75. Vibrant citrus, resinous pine, and a touch of tropical fruit shine in this IPA, balanced by a sturdy
  76. Bursting with juicy citrus, resinous pine, and a balanced bitterness, Mykiss IPA features a crisp, m
  77. Bolero Snort OVB bursts with zesty orange citrus, creamy vanilla, and a touch of milk sugar for a de
  78. BVIPA is a traditional West Coast style IPA with appropriate upfront bitterness and a strong malt ba
  79. Bootstrap Insane Rush bursts with citrusy grapefruit and pine hop flavors balanced by a touch of car
  80. Ulfur delivers a vibrant blend of grapefruit zest and pine resin, balanced with a golden malt base t
  81. Vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors dominate Boulder Social West Coast IPA, complemented by a subtle
  82. Boulevard The Calling bursts with tropical fruit, pine, and citrus hop notes balanced by a subtle ma
  83. Cedar Dust IPA bursts with pine and citrus hop character, complemented by a robust malt base for bal
  84. Fresh, resinous hop aromas of pine and citrus dominate Boundary Bay Fresh Hop(s), balanced by a subt
  85. Vibrant grapefruit, orange, and pine hop notes shine in this American IPA, supported by a sturdy car
  86. Brassneck C-What We Did There bursts with bright pine and citrus notes thanks to Chinook and Cascade
  87. Bursting with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors, Brewbury Air V Heir balances its hoppy chara
  88. Zesty citrus and juicy tropical fruit flavors dominate, with a touch of pine resin balancing the car
  89. A crisp IPA hit with a blend of Motueka, Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin. Great notes from those so
  90. Nelson Sauvin, Cascade, Simcoe, and Columbus come together to check all the boxes of piny, fruity, a
  91. A great IPA with Pale malt and a touch of Munich malt providing a clean base for intense hop flavor
  92. Vibrant citrus, grapefruit, and subtle floral hop notes shine in this American IPA, balanced by a li
  93. This American IPA features bold tropical notes of mango and citrus from American hops, balanced with
  94. Subtleties of the Blood Orange Blonde but with more hops, making it more in the vein of a New Englan
  95. Pours clear, pale gold with citrus, berry, and pine aromatics. An assertive hop bitterness but finis
  96. Big, balanced, and assertively hopped. It is full-bodied to balance the citrusy flavor, spicy finish
  97. Rich, smooth malts blend seamlessly with crisp citrus hop flavors for a balanced and flavorful beer.
  98. Clean and big with tropical hop notes of apricot, mango, passionfruit, and peach.
  99. Bright citrus and resinous pine flavors define this classic American IPA, with a crisp, slightly bit
  100. Like Minneapolis, this house IPA is eclectic and friendly. With Centennial hops, grapefruit and flor
  101. A citrus smash IPA! The intense Citrus aromas & strong hop kick will leave your mouth watering for m
  102. Mild IPA with hoppy aroma but not a lot of lingering bitterness. A good, solid, drinkable IPA to enj
  103. As the story goes, I was redesigning our I.P.A. to be bigger and better but as it came together it s
  104. Vibrant citrus and pine hop notes balanced by a malty sweetness. Medium-bodied with a smooth, slight
  105. Burnt Tree IPA bursts with flavors of pine, resin, and citrus zest from American hops, balanced by a
  106. A vibrant explosion of tropical fruits and aromas, creating a refreshing and unforgettably bold craf
  107. Buttonwoods Big Echo #10 bursts with bright citrus and tropical fruit from Mosaic and Amarillo hops,
  108. Bursting with juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors from Citra hops, this American IPA delivers a
  109. Vibrant tropical fruit and citrus notes dominate, thanks to Rakau and Citra hops, with a smooth text
  110. This single malt, single hop IPA puts the fantastic Mosaic hop up front with authority. Complex flav
  111. Bold citrus and pine hop aromas lead into flavors of orange, grapefruit, and a touch of honey sweetn
  112. Caiseal Beer & Spirits Snap Guns bursts with bright tropical fruit and citrus notes from Simcoe and
  113. Citrusy grapefruit and pine hop flavors dominate with a subtle caramel malt balance.
  114. Caldera IPA bursts with citrus and pine hop aromas balanced by a malty backbone, delivering notes of
  115. Where East Coast meets West Coast. In the Mountain Zone, you get the hoppiness of a West Coast IPA m
  116. Juicy notes of mango, peach, grapefruit, and citrus zest with just enough piney bite to keep things
  117. Cervecería Wendlandt Perro del Mar bursts with bright citrus, pine resin, and juicy tropical fruit f
  118. Cerveza Fauna IPA Estrella bursts with bold aromas of pine, grapefruit, and peach, delivering a well
  119. Bursting with citrus and pine hop flavors, Chandeleur Lil' Smack Gulf Coast IPA is balanced with a t
  120. Balanced American style ale with full flavor, big hop aroma, and grapefruit citrus overtone backed w
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