Imperial IPA
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What is Imperial IPA?
An independent guide to the Imperial IPA beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.
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Representative Imperial IPA beers
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A celebration of hops! A smooth malt backbone allows 5 different hop varieties to steal the show wit
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Bursting with bold citrus and resinous pine hop flavors, 3 Sheeps Bocce Weather balances its intense
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Bright floral and citrus hop notes are balanced by subtle caramel malt sweetness in 3 Sheeps First K
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Named after its predecessor, The End IPA which clocked in at 9.8% ABV and was only brewed once in 20
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Able Baker Double Dead Duck boasts intense citrus, pine, and resinous hop flavors balanced by a stur
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Able Baker Duck Around And Find Out bursts with juicy tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors, balance
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Ace Rocket Fuel Double IPA bursts with dank pine resin and juicy citrus hop notes, balanced by a tou
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Bold pine, citrus, and tropical hop flavors dominate AleSmith YuleSmith, balanced by a sturdy, sligh
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Alpine Pure Hoppiness explodes with vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a subtle malt sw
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Pure Hoppiness bursts with resinous pine, citrus peel, and floral hop intensity balanced by a touch
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Animas Broken Bridge Imperial IPA bursts with bold pine resin and citrus zest balanced by a smooth m
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Avery Maharaja bursts with tropical fruit and pine hop flavors balanced by a rich caramel malt backb
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Hints of pineapple, stone fruit, grapefruit, and sticky pine forest balanced with a subtle malt base
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A super smooth Imperial IPA with Pale and Honey malts, orange and citrus notes, and flavors of orang
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Bellefonte Big Wonder bursts with tropical fruit flavors like mango and pineapple, balanced by dank
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Bent Barley Brewing Extra Bent IPA is packed with vibrant notes of pine, pineapple, and mixed berrie
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Brain Grenade’s little brother. A deep honey color loaded with Nectaron, Citra, and Mosaic
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Big Dog's War Dog Imperial IPA bursts with bold citrus and resinous pine hop flavors, backed by a st
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Double dry-hopped with Freestyle Nelson Sauvin hops. Notes of Rio Red grapefruit, honey sweet guava,
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Deep and complex fruit saturation with notes of honeydew melon, honey pomelo, lychee, candied tanger
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Big tropical expressions of fresh squeezed guava, mango, honey tangelos, and late picked Red Bartlet
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Boiler Time Out Chair boasts bold citrus, tropical fruit, and dank pine aromas, with flavors of oran
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Big Mack(inac) bursts with citrusy and tropical flavors from locally sourced Mackinac hops, balanced
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More malt and more hops lend character to this bright and fruity Double IPA. Trident, Citra and Casc
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Bright tropical fruit and citrus hops dominate Boundary Bay The Don Imperial IPA, complemented by a
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Exploding with tropical fruit, citrus, and resinous pine hop flavors, this Imperial IPA is backed by
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Bursting with bold citrus and tropical fruit flavors, Cool Arcade delivers a juicy and hop-forward I
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Juicy tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple with undertones of sweet florals. Soft, hazy bod
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Caiseal Beer & Spirits Treat Me Wrong packs intense citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra hops,
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Intense tropical fruit and zesty citrus dominate Casa Bruja Brujería 4, balanced by a touch of malty
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Tulivieja bursts with bold tropical fruit flavors like mango and pineapple, resinous pine, caramel m
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Like the Green Mountains of Vermont, this Double IPA is big & bold. A full & malty pilsner base comb
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Minerva Ita Imperial offers a robust punch of tropical fruit, pine, and caramel malt richness, with
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Clown Shoes Leviathan Imperial IPA bursts with resinous pine and citrus hop bitterness, complemented
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The hops are the star of the show in this IPA. Packed full of citrus, melon, and guava, it will make
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Intense hop flavors of resin, citrus, and pine shine in Cold Iron Leif’s IIPA, balanced by a sturdy
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Bursting with juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and a touch of dank pine, this hazy DIPA features a crea
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Batch 2337 Hazy Double IPA bursts with bold tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors, balanced by a sof
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Intense dank and resinous hop character dominates Coopersville Dank Face, balanced by a robust malt
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DDH Honey Bear combines layers of citrusy Amarillo, Cascade, and Citra hops with a touch of sweet ho
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Del Cielo Double M07 bursts with vibrant tropical fruits, citrus, and a hint of pine from a blend of
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Deschutes Hop Henge Imperial IPA bursts with citrus, pine, and tropical hop flavors balanced by a ro
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Bold citrus and pine hop notes dominate Deschutes Hop Henge Imperial IPA, layered with tropical frui
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Bold and hop-forward with a strong malty backbone and a satisfying punch of intensity.
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A bold, malty Imperial IPA with a rich, hoppy finish.
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Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA offers bold citrus and pine hop character balanced by a rich malt backbon
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We take this unfiltered American West Coast style IPA and turbocharge it by using double the amount
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Intense citrus and tropical fruit hop flavors shine in this Imperial IPA, balanced by a smooth malt
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This Imperial IPA boasts bold citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a sturdy backbone of caramel m
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DDH Hazy DIPA jam packed with Citra, Citra Incognito, Motueka, and Motueka Hop Kief for a bouquet of
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Bold citrus and resinous pine hop flavors dominate Fernson Disco Nap, balanced with a rich, malty sw
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Figueroa Mountain Lizard's Mouth bursts with tropical fruit flavors like mango, pineapple, and citru
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Tropical fruit notes of mango and pineapple shine alongside hints of resinous pine and citrus with a
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Firestone Walker Mind Haze Rage showcases zesty lemon and citrus hop notes balanced by a touch of ma
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Full Sail Over Current Juicy Imperial IPA bursts with vibrant tropical fruit flavors of mango, guava
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Intense pine and citrus hop bitterness balanced by a sturdy caramel malt backbone.
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Dry-hopped for a smooth & citrusy finish. The pinnacle of craft beer. Greylock is the highest peak i
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Green Flash Palate Wrecker overwhelms with resinous pine and bright citrus hop intensity, balanced b
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GBB is making history with this venomously bold, Triple Dry Hopped Imperial IPA. Danger Noodle has a
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Bold citrus, tropical fruit, and pine hop aromas lead Gulf Stream Pride, balanced by a sturdy malt b
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Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes dominate this Imperial IPA, with bold flavors of orange, pin
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Amarillo Sky is a combination of Citra and Amarillo hops. Dank notes of cantaloupe and peach.
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A bold brew bursting with citrusy notes and a touch of pine. Balanced with a solid malt backbone, of
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Features 500 lbs. of wheat, 5 pale malts, and 5 amazing hops including: Enigma, Galaxy, Idaho Gem, S
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Served unfiltered. A step above the Double IPA, balanced with lighter caramel malts and sweet Vienna
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An explosion of juicy citrus flavors dominates Supajuice, complemented by a bold hop-forward presenc
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Packed with resinous pine and citrus hop flavors, Lake Tribe Old Chief delivers a bold hop profile b
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Lawson's Epic Sip boasts vibrant pine, resin, and citrus hop flavors balanced by a smooth malt backb
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Vibrant tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and mango dominate, backed by a sturdy malt backbone. Th
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Deep golden with a head made of hop resin. Light malt breadiness hidden beneath pungent, hoppy, trop
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Magnify Hi-Di-Ho Neighbor! bursts with tropical pineapple, citrus zest, and subtle passion fruit fla
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Magnify Hop Gravy bursts with notes of ripe tropical fruits, dank pine, and citrus zest thanks to Mo
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Magnify Keep It Mello delivers tropical Galaxy and citrusy Motueka hop notes balanced by velvety lac
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Magnify Solid Gold Good Times bursts with vibrant citrus, tropical mango, and white grape notes from
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Bold IPA with pine, resin, and citrus aromas. Balanced with just enough malt and a high ABV.
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MickDuff's NOHO Imperial IPA balances bold hop-forward citrus and pine notes with a robust malt back
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Bold citrusy hop notes dominate Midnight Sun CoHoHo, with sweet caramel malt undertones, a robust bo
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Citrus and pine hop notes meld with caramel malt sweetness, delivering a bold yet balanced profile w
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Midnight Sun CoHoHo Imperial IPA bursts with resinous pine, citrus zest, and a touch of spicy clove
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A bold and complex imperial IPA showcasing robust hop character and a malty backbone.
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Bursting with vibrant citrus and resinous pine flavors, Missouri River High B U delivers bold hop in
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Navigation Mosaic Double IPA bursts with tropical mango, pineapple, and floral hop aromas, balanced
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An imperial IPA with intense citrus and tropical aromatics, boasting hoppy boldness and a lighter hu
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Our biggest IPA. Tons of malt, hops and flavor. Made with all the blue chip hops. It’s a great sippi
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Emphasizing that complexity of character can arise from simple elements, this ale is made with three
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Intense citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a robust malty sweetness, full-bodied with a lingeri
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Otto's Pub and Double D IPA explodes with bold flavors of citrus, pine, and floral notes from Nugget
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The namesake of our favorite little chunky monkey is a Scottish Wee Heavy that starts with a slightl
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Palm City Role Model bursts with bold tropical flavors of passionfruit, white grape, and a hint of g
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An imperial IPA bursting with bold hops, subtle wheat flavors, and a surprisingly smooth finish for
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Payette Sofa King Fearless boasts intense citrus, pine, and tropical hop aromas balanced by a sturdy
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Bold citrus and pine hop flavors dominate Phantom Farms 1872 Imperial IPA, supported by a sturdy car
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Layered citrus and pine hop flavors dominate with a bold, resinous character and balanced bitterness
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Pivotal Bomb Cyclone bursts with bright citrus and honeydew melon aromas, rounded out by notes of fr
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Port Hop 15 Ale delivers intense hop flavors of pine, citrus, and resin balanced by a robust caramel
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Port Hop 15 Ale bursts with resinous pine and citrus hop intensity, balanced by a robust caramel mal
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Our limited edition LGBTQ+ pride brew! Celebrate pride with this big, brassy, juicy, and hazy deligh
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Blimey Imperial IPA bursts with zesty citrus, pine resin, and tropical fruit hop flavors, balanced b
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Riverlands All-Night Revival bursts with juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and stone fruit notes from a
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Rogue Ales Imperial India Pale Ale (I2PA) boasts bold citrus and pine hop character from its intense
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Far away across the field there is a hazy golden IIPA bursting with sweet orange juice and apricot a
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Hopnoxious Imperial IPA bursts with bold tropical fruit and resinous pine notes, balanced by a solid
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Bold tropical flavors dominate this Imperial IPA, with juicy mango taking center stage, complemented
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Bursting with bold citrus notes, pine resin, and tropical mango sweetness, Suzy B is a high-ABV Impe
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Speakeasy Double Daddy balances bold pine and citrus hop flavors with a robust caramel malt backbone
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Bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavors like orange, mango, and pineapple, Juiceton offers a
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Spiteful Working for the Weekend boasts bold tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors from Mosaic and C
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An American-style Imperial India Pale Ale hopped with CTZ, Azzaca, Citra, and El Dorado for big citr
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Dayton Imperial India Pale Ale delivers bold citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by malty sweetness
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Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA bursts with bold mango, peach, and pineapple notes balanced by
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Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA bursts with juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and pine resin hop f
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Thunderhead I Concede the Point boasts intense notes of caramelized malt sweetness, layered with res
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Tilted Barn Aster bursts with tropical papaya and pineapple notes, accented by hints of citrus and a
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American Double IPA with extremely soft mouthfeel. Notes of pineapple, mango, and guava. Very subtle
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A Double IPA brewed in honor of cool, crisp nights when the stars shine. Features a celestial-inspir
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Tilted Barn The Chosen One bursts with tropical fruit and citrus hop notes, backed by a smooth malt
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Juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors dominate, balanced by a subtle malty sweetness and medium bi
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Imperial Golden Nugget bursts with bold citrus and resinous pine hop character, balanced by a touch
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Tower Hill Nor'easter bursts with passionfruit, ripe peach, and juicy canned pineapple flavors, bala
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Tribute Imperial IPA Anniversary Ale boasts an explosive hop presence with bold citrus, pine, and re
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