English IPA
Appearance:
Appearance:
- This style of IPA tends to have a golden amber to light copper color. The beer is usually clear, if not a little hazy. [1]
- The flavor is a strong balance between hop bitterness and malt sweetness, leaning on the hop side. It has a smooth, medium mouthfeel and no astringency. Carbonation can give a "dry sensation in the presence of malty sweetness," according to the Beer Judge Certification Program. The beer gives off an earthy, fruity aroma. [1]
- 4.0 - 6.5%
- Goose Island India Pale Ale - Goose Island Brewery (Pictured)
American IPA
Appearance:
Appearance:
- Darker than English IPA, this style typically is dark gold to reddish copper in color.
- This type of IPA has more of a bitter, hoppy flavor than its English counterpart. Malt flavor is still present enough to balance the strong hop taste. This style of IPA has less body than the English IPA, but the mouthfeel is similar: a smooth medium mouthfeel with no astringency. The aroma is floral, resinous, and piney. [1]
- 5.5 - 7.5%
- Brutal IPA - Rogue Brewery (Pictured)
- Ranger IPA - New Belgium Brewery
Imperial/Double IPA
Appearance:
Appearance:
- Appearance ranges from golden amber to reddish copper.
- Hop bitterness is predominant in the flavor with strong malt support. The taste is complex, and a smooth medium mouthfeel with the addition of smooth alcoholic warming. It has a citrus, grassy, and sometimes fruity aroma. This brew is the strongest because it uses at least twice as many hops as American IPA. [1]
- 7.0 - 14.0%
- Hoptimum Whole-Cone Imperial IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewery (Pictured)
- Ruination IPA - Stone Brewery