Top 10 American IPAs Brewed in America
An American IPA (India Pale Ale) is a hop-forward craft beer style that originated in the United States, characterized by its bold aroma, pronounced bitterness, and vibrant flavors of citrus, pine, floral, and tropical fruit from American-grown hops like Cascade, Citra, and Simcoe. It typically has an ABV ranging from 5.5% to 7.5% and a clean, dry finish, with a light to medium malt backbone that lets the hops take center stage.
1. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale – Bell’s Brewery (Michigan)
A benchmark American IPA brewed exclusively with Centennial hops, offering a harmonious blend of pine and citrus flavors. ABV: 7.0%
2. Wedding Crasher – Hoptown Brewing – (North Carolina)
West Coast-style IPA that artfully blends Magnum, Centennial, Citra, and Mosaic hops to deliver a crisp, dry, and balanced profile featuring notes of pine, mango, grapefruit, and citrus. ABV: 6.2%
3. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Delaware)
Continuously hopped for 60 minutes, this IPA delivers a balanced bitterness with a nuanced hop profile. ABV: 6.0%
4. Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (California)
Utilizing the “Hop Torpedo” dry-hopping device, this IPA offers intense hop aromas and a robust flavor. ABV: 7.2%
5. Stone IPA – Stone Brewing (California)
A classic West Coast IPA known for its bold hop character and crisp finish, featuring notes of tropical fruit and citrus. ABV: 6.9%
6. Odell IPA – Odell Brewing Co. (Colorado)
A bold and flavorful IPA with a prominent hop aroma and a clean, crisp finish. ABV: 7.0%
7. Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – Bear Republic Brewing Co. (California)
A full-bodied IPA with a firm malt foundation and a blend of hops that provide a complex flavor profile. ABV: 7.5%
8. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA – Deschutes Brewery (Oregon)
This IPA features juicy citrus and grapefruit flavors from a heavy dose of Citra and Mosaic hops. ABV: 6.4%
9. Founders Centennial IPA – Founders Brewing Co. (Michigan)
Named after the Centennial hops it features, this IPA offers a balanced bitterness with floral and citrus notes. ABV: 7.2%
10. Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA – Firestone Walker Brewing Company (California)
A well-crafted IPA with a pronounced hop aroma and a balanced malt character, delivering grapefruit and tangerine flavors. ABV: 7.0%
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