India Pale Ale (IPA)
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What is India Pale Ale (IPA)?
An independent guide to the India Pale Ale (IPA) beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.
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Representative India Pale Ale (IPA) beers
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10 Barrel Apocalypse IPA delivers bold citrus and pine hop flavors with hints of tropical fruit bala
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12Degree Inconceivable bursts with juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle hints of mandarin, thank
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14th Star Baseline IPA showcases bright citrus and floral hop notes balanced by light malt sweetness
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Anticipation is a bold IPA bursting with bright citrus and piney hop flavors, balanced by a subtle m
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Pine and candied orange aroma; grapefruit and woody bitterness flavour with a warming finish. Bitter
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Bursting with citrus, floral, and subtle cannabis notes, Lincoln is a dry and approachable IPA. Feat
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Alaskan India Pale Ale bursts with citrus and pine hop aromas balanced by a touch of caramel malt sw
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India Pale Ales are characterized by intense hop flavor and aroma accompanied by higher alcohol cont
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Alewife Perpetual Cycle highlights tropical mango and juicy citrus hop flavors, with subtle pine und
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Allerton Hay Dreams bursts with tropical passionfruit, juicy citrus, and subtle white grape notes fr
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Hop Ottin' IPA is as hoppy as they come. The name means hard working hops, in Boontling, and that te
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Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA bursts with vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a smooth c
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Andes IPA boasts bright citrus hop notes dominated by grapefruit bitterness, balanced by a crisp mal
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A Juicy IPA Inspired By a Friend And Named After Him. Made With Fruity Hops And Fruity Yeast. You Wo
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This IPA is an exciting beer with a floral in aroma and an incredible hop flavor. The maltiness is i
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A rare bird. High-Voltage IPA brewed Cold and Lagered with super fat kettle and fermenter additions
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Asher Juicy Loosie IPA bursts with vibrant citrus flavors of orange and grapefruit, accented by eart
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Bursting with bright citrus and resinous pine hop flavors, this IPA is balanced by a subtle malt swe
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Bursts with juicy citrus and pine hop flavors, balanced by a subtle malt sweetness. It delivers a me
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Rakautra IPA with added fresh pineapple for an extra tropical explosion. Juicy, refreshing and crush
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ndia Pale Ale is a style of beer that was developed in England during the period of the British Empi
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Vivid citrus and pine hop notes balanced by a caramel malt backbone.
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Bright Ekuanot and Simcoe hops deliver tropical fruit, pine, and citrus notes, balanced by a clean,
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West Coast IPA with a deep golden color, full malt flavor and aggressive bittering hops.
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Packed with vibrant citrus and pine notes, Stunner For The Win is a balanced IPA with a smooth malt
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Vibrant citrus zest and resinous pine flavors dominate Bend Critical Compounds IPA, balanced by a st
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This IPA explodes with Chinook and Citra hops and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.
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Vibrant citrus zest and resinous pine define Big Trout Tiger Trout IPA's hop-forward profile, balanc
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Bizarra IPA delivers bold American hop character with dominant aromas of citrus, pine, and floral no
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Bursts with fresh citrus and tropical hop flavors, balanced by a light caramel malt backbone that te
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Vibrant citrus hop flavors shine in Black Frog Endangered Species IPA, balanced by subtle malt under
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Bursts with aromatic citrus and floral hop notes, balanced by a subtle malt sweetness, offering a me
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Bursting with aromatic citrus and piney hop flavors, this IPA is balanced by a subtle caramel malt b
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Bleeding Heart Beet IPA highlights earthy and subtly sweet notes from Alaskan-grown beets, balanced
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Golden with a smooth mouthfeel. Dry hopped with Cascade. Malt undertones balance this hop bomb befor
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Smooth bitterness and citrus-tropical fruit flavors showcase the depth of Simcoe hops, bringing pink
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Bold orange and pine hop flavour balanced by light caramel and a nice bitterness.
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Bursting with bright citrus, tropical fruit, and a hint of white grape, this IPA showcases the dynam
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Bright citrus and pine hop flavors take center stage, balanced by a caramel malt backbone, with a me
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IPA delivers bold bitterness with a vibrant mango aroma from American hops, balanced by a touch of w
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Floral and fruity on the nose, with a bit of a bite and a clean, smooth finish. An uncompromising IP
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A glorious blend of sativa and zamba hops with mango, passion fruit, and citrus flavors that blend s
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Crisp citrus and pine hop flavors are balanced by a touch of caramel malt sweetness, creating a well
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Vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors shine in Bristol Compass IPA, backed by a sturdy malt sweetness.
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Brooklyn East India Pale Ale showcases bold floral and citrus hop aromas balanced by a solid caramel
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Vibrant citrus peel, pine resin, and tropical fruit notes lead BubbleHouse West Coast IPA, driven by
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Pours like a pale yellow, almost straw-like color with a light-moderate haze. Notes of fresh squeeze
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A classic IPA; clean, with a tasteful bite to it. Boasting classic American hops, Centennial, Chinoo
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Juicy citrus and classic piney hop notes lead the way in Burl Signature IPA, complemented by a subtl
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Balanced, hop-forward India Pale Ale that has the appearance of California gold. We wanted to create
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Elizabeth IPA from Cerveza Destino balances malt-forward warmth with vibrant citrus and resinous hop
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Cloudburst Best Guess IPA showcases vibrant notes of tropical fruit and citrus from HBC 522 hops, ba
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Featuring Cashmere and Simcoe hops with notes of cranberry sauce and orange peel.
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Coddington India Pale Ale bursts with vibrant citrus and pine hop notes, rounded out by a subtle car
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Super plush and delicate on the pallet with a hint of hop bitterness. Dry hopped with Citra, Motueka
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Orange Jumpsuit IPA bursts with zesty orange citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes, balanced by a s
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Deschutes Quail Springs IPA bursts with citrus and pine hop notes, balanced by a smooth caramel malt
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This vibrant IPA bursts with juicy citrus and tropical fruit notes, balanced by a subtle piney bitte
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This bold IPA bursts with juicy citrus, piney hop notes, and a touch of tropical fruit. It offers a
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Saranac India Pale Ale showcases a well-balanced profile of citrus-forward hops blended with light c
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Farm Country Johnny SMaSH, Vol.5 delivers bright citrus and pine notes from its single hop profile,
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Heavy whirlpool and dry hop additions of Strata and Krush with copious amounts of whole leaf, Citra,
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Bursting with juicy mango, pineapple, and bright citrus aromas, Amnesia Haze balances subtle resinou
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Fifty Fifty Rockslide IPA delivers bold citrus, grapefruit, and pine hop notes backed by subtle malt
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Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy bursts with floral and citrus hop notes, balanced by a light malt swee
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Bursting with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra and El Dorado hops, Shadows of Light
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Fish Tale Organic India Pale Ale is a medium-bodied beer with a rich golden color. The organic pale
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Bright citrus and pine hop bitterness balanced by a sturdy malt backbone and a crisp finish.
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At the request of you hopheads, we produced this I.P.A. with a deep golden color, plenty of hop bitt
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Focused on massive aroma, TW unselfishly gifts your palate with dank grapefruit and tangerine.
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Citrus-forward hop notes dominate with a touch of pine and a subtly malt-sweet backbone, bright and
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Bright citrus and pine resin dominate the hop profile, balanced by a touch of malt sweetness, with a
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Vibrant notes of juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle pine resin dominate Fort George Malibu Gra
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Juicy citrus and piney resin dominate Fort George Sediments of Memory IPA, supported by a soft malt
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Vibrant citrus and resinous pine take center stage in this hop-forward IPA, balanced by a touch of m
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Bursting with bold citrus zest, resinous pine, and subtle tropical fruit undertones, Fort George Wor
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A strong India Pale Ale that is marked by intense hop flavor and high hop bitterness. This style of
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Free State Stormchaser IPA offers vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors with a touch of caramel malt s
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Full Sail Slipknot IPA bursts with bright citrus, pine, and tropical fruit hop flavors, supported by
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Vibrant citrus, pine, and tropical fruit hop character take center stage in Fulton RUSH IPA, support
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Vibrant citrus and pine hop notes dominate, balanced by caramel malt sweetness. A smooth and slightl
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Vibrant citrus and pine hop aromas lead the way, balanced by a light malty sweetness for a crisp, ea
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Bursting with bold tropical fruits and zesty citrus notes, this IPA features a clean, resinous hop-f
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Bursting with tropical notes of mango, citrus, and pine, Bossanova is a beautifully balanced IPA fea
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Bursting with bright citrus, resinous pine, and tropical fruit notes, this IPA's bold hop profile is
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Bursting with vibrant citrus, tropical fruit, and pine aromas, this IPA is supported by a clean, lig
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A bright burst of citrus and pine is complemented by subtle herbal undertones, creating a balanced a
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Great Divide Titan IPA bursts with bold citrus and pine hop flavors backed by a touch of caramel mal
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Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA bursts with citrusy orange and grapefruit hop flavors balanced by a
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Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA bursts with citrus and pine hop notes, balanced by a subtle caramel
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Great Rhythm Soundcheck 10.0 showcases juicy notes of sweet melon, strawberry, and zesty citrus from
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Great Rhythm Soundcheck 11.0 bursts with bright tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, mango, and citr
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Great Rhythm Soundcheck 13.0 bursts with tropical coconut and citrus from Sabro, Vic Secret, and Sou
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Great Rhythm Soundcheck 6.0 bursts with tropical fruit notes from Idaho 7 and Sabro hops, complement
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Vibrant notes of orange, papaya, and pineapple dominate, supported by a crisp malt profile. Mosaic a
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Vibrant tropical fruit and zesty citrus hop flavors dominate this IPA, with a crisp bitterness that
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Harpoon IPA showcases citrus and pine hop notes balanced by a subtle malty sweetness and a crisp, re
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Bright citrus and pine hop flavors balanced with a subtle caramel malt backbone. Finishes smooth and
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A brilliant, dry pale ale with an aggressive hop character balanced with a smooth finish. A bold bee
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Marris otter pale malt, crystal malt, and a boat load of hops. Mixed together they form a balanced a
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Bursting with vibrant citrus and pine hop aromas, Hinterland India Pale Ale is balanced by a subtly
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Cityside IPA showcases vibrant citrus and tropical notes with Mosaic and Amarillo hops leading the c
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Hog Island Outermost IPA balances bright grapefruit and citrusy hop notes with mild piney bitterness
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Don’t Fear the Haze. Hopped with generous portions of oats and loads of Huell Melon and El Dorado ho
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A hop forward but balanced IPA. Orange with straw highlights in color bursting with tropical fruit,
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King Harbor Tiki Hut IPA bursts with tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, balanced by a cr
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Kismetic Cold IPA delivers pine and citrus hop aromas with a crisp, dry body enhanced by toasted ric
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Bright citrus zest, tropical fruit, and resinous pine aromas dominate, balanced by a subtle malty sw
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Vibrant citrus and pine hop aromas balanced by a sturdy caramel malt backbone, finishing smooth and
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Bursting with bright citrus and pine hop aromas, Lawson's Deaf Glow showcases a crisp malt profile t
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Bursting with citrus, tropical fruit, and piney hop flavors, First Sight offers a robust juicy hop c
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Iron Horse bursts with resinous pine and tropical fruit hop flavors, balanced by a subtle malt sweet
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West Coast leaning IPA. More malt forward, more bitter, notes of pine, grapefruit, and orange.
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Zesty citrus and piney hop notes take the spotlight in this IPA, balanced with a subtle malt sweetne
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MachineHead Down on the Upside bursts with tropical mango, bright citrus, and hints of pine, courtes
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Magnify Main Street IPA bursts with juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and a hint of pine from the double
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Magnify Vine Shine bursts with notes of pine, citrus, and tropical fruit, thanks to a blend of West
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Vibrant citrus and pine hop aromas shine in Martin House Mayday IPA, balanced by a smooth malt backb
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Melvin IPA bursts with resinous pine, citrus, and tropical fruit hop notes balanced by a sturdy malt
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Michigan High Seas IPA showcases bold pine and citrus hop flavors balanced by a hearty malt backbone
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