There also tends to be a difference between East Coast IPAs and West Coast IPAs, which often to bump up the hop character and reduce the sweetness even further than their East Coast siblings (typical “Left Coasters” – always pushing the edge of convention).Īmerican IPAs are commonly the most innovative in the world, due in part to the newness of the US craft beer market and lack of IPA tradition. American IPAs are often more hop-forward and less sweet, and have a tendency to be a bit darker-colored and higher-alcohol. Some of our favorite examples: Samuel Smith’s India Ale, Berkshire’s Lost Sailor India Pale Ale, Shipyard’s Fuggles IPA American IPAsĪmerican IPAs are to English IPAs what Americans are to the English – brash upstarts who thumb their noses at the establishment and strive to make a more perfect union (of hops, malt, and yeast). Often medium-bodied and highly-carbonated, English IPAs can be almost dry on the palate. They often use traditional Fuggles, Goldings, and other long-standing English hops, and well-made versions are always well-balanced between malty sweentess and hoppy bite. Eventually, folks back in England started getting their hands on the style, and by the mid-1800s, IPAs dominated English brewing.Įnglish IPAs are typically milder, lighter, and less bitter than their American counterparts.
To prevent spoilage during the 3-month journey around the Horn of Africa, English IPAs were loaded with antibiotic hops. Legend ( 1) has it that these beers were brewed to survive the journey from English breweries like Bass and Burton’s. In a nutshell (or, since we’re talking beer, barley husk), English IPAs like Samuel Smith’s India Ale are the original IPA. There are three basic types of IPAs: English IPAs, American IPAs, and Imperial IPAs (in order from mild to powerful). Just about every brewery has at least one in their lineup, and they made up 11.2% of craft beer sales in 2011 (up 2%) and may very well overtake pale ales as the top beer style when the 2012 numbers come out. India Pale Ales, or IPAs, are like your your quick-witted buddy from school who always has a sarcastic zinger AND your back in any battle – they keep you on your toes, and keep you coming back for more.Īlways hoppy, often bitter, usually sharp-tasting, and occasionally tongue-punching, IPAs are the current kings of American craft brewing. Mugs are good if your intent is to drink vast quantities of beer. Imperials also do well in snifters or goblets.
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