Beer Style: India Pale Ale
IPA 2.0: The Continued Evolution
American IPA, black IPA/Cascadian dark ale, wheat IPA, rye IPA, Belgian-style IPA – the British India pale ale has spawned a whole host of hoppy variants. Get tips and recipes for brewing each of them.
Brewing Hoppy American-Style Beers
During the past 20 years or so, there has been an obvious upward trend in modern American brewing culture when it comes to the creation and consumption of hoppy beers. Hoppy American-style
American IPA
AMERICAN INDIA PALE ALE OG = 1.050 FG = 1.012 IBUs = 40 to 60+ SRM = 8 to 14 India pale ale originated in England in the late 18th century. These
Peachtree IPA
Peachtree IPA (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.063 FG = 1.012 IBU = 66 SRM = 9 ABV = 6.7% Ingredients 11.75 lbs. (5.3 kg) US 2-row pale malt 1.4 lbs.
Very Small Modern IPA
Very Small Modern IPA (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.037 FG = 1.009 IBU = 27 SRM = 7 ABV = 3.6% Ingredients 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) Maris Otter pale ale
Modern British IPA
Modern British IPA (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.056 FG = 1.012 IBU = 45 SRM = 8 ABV = 5.9% Ingredients 11 lbs. (5 kg) Golden Promise™ pale ale malt
1868 East India Pale Ale
1868 East India Pale Ale (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.067 FG = 1.015 IBU = 100+ SRM = 6 ABV = 7.1% Ingredients 14 lbs. (6.4 kg) Maris Otter pale
Brewing British IPA
While the IPA contineus to dominate the craft beer market today, the original IPAs from England bare little resemblance to what modern craft brewers are cranking out. Revisit the roots of the original IPA beer style and learn how it has evolved. Plus: Three British IPA recipes.
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA clone
This innovative IPA employs Dogfish Head’s method of adding hops continuously over the entire boil. Showcasing a big US Northwest hop bill, 60-Minute is the session beer sister of 90-Minute IPA.
Stone Brewing Co.’s IPA clone
According to Stone Brewing Co.’s website, “. . .this golden beauty explodes with tropical, citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas, all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. This crisp, extra hoppy brew is hugely refreshing on a hot day, but will always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.”
Diamond Knot Brewery’s IPA clone
According to Diamond Knot’s website, “This is where it all started, our traditional PNW IPA. Columbus and Super Galena hops impart grapefruit and a hint of pine with a balanced maltiness.”