India Pale Ale — the style that defined craft beer, showcasing bold hop flavour and bitterness, typically citrus and pine.
~5.5–7.5% ABV · Assertive hop bitterness with citrus, pine and resinous flavours over a moderate malt backbone.
India Pale Ale — a hop-forward ale brewed with lots of hops for a bold, bitter, aromatic flavour. It’s the most popular craft style.
The bitterness comes from a heavy dose of hops. Different IPAs range from mildly to intensely bitter — hazy IPAs are notably softer.