Top 10 Imperial IPAs or Double IPAs
This list of the Top 10 Imperial IPAs (Double IPAs) is based on results from the U.S. Open Beer Championship, Great American Beer Festival, and the prestigious World Beer Cup.
Imperial IPAs, also known as Double IPAs, are bold, high-octane beers known for their intense hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma. These beers feature a high to very high alcohol content that’s clearly noticeable yet balanced by rich malt character and fruity esters.
The style typically ranges from deep golden to amber in color and may utilize a wide variety of hop types. The hop profile should be fresh, vibrant, and aromatic—never harsh. When large hop additions are used, a slight hop haze is acceptable and often desirable.
Imperial IPAs have a medium-high to full body, offering a strong yet balanced drinking experience for hop lovers and craft beer enthusiasts alike.
ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 7.6% – 10.6%
IBU (Bitterness Units): 45+
1. Triple Double IPA – StormBreaker Brewing – Oregon
2. Space Lettuce – Monday Night Brewing – Georgia
3. Nose Goblin – Ghost Town Brewing – California
4. Freak of Nature – Wicked Weed Brewing – North Carolina
5. Cali Boy – No Label Brewing – Texas
6. Las Pinas – Moonraker Brewing – California
7. Megahop 3000 – Slice Brewing Co – California
8. Devil’s Pool – Wissahickon Brewing Co. – Pennsylvania
9. Army of the Kinda Dead-ish – North Park Beer Co – California
10. Triple Play – Strike Brewing Company – California
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