97 Ram’s Head India Pale Ale, Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery (NC). 6.9% ABV (2/13) %{Brewpub}
Beautiful sunset red, copper color. Earthy toasted crumpet and marmalade aromas suggest a British affair. Supple and dry-yet-fruity with a medium-to-full body and a tangy fruit, praline and peppery spice-accented finish. A spot-on English style IPA with plenty of vim and vigor.
96 Workhorse India Pale Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co. (OR). 7.5% ABV (3/12)
Brilliant amber color. Rich aromas of apricot and grapefruit jams, baguette and pine needle with a chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a long, lush, grilled turnip, peppery arugula and honeyed grapefruit hop flourish. Wonderfully rich and balanced.
95 Three Frogs India Pale Ale, Elevator Brewing Co. (OH). 7.6% ABV (2/13)
Amber color. Interesting aromas of honeyed grilled grapefruit, peach yogurt and sweet pickle relish with a supple, fruity medium-to-full body and a host of citrus and stone fruit marmalades on rye toast with sautéed greens and nuts round out the velvet brick finish.
93 Organic Hopworks IPA, Hopworks Urban Brewery (OR). 6.6% ABV (3/12)
Aromas of peach chutney on bruschetta, aromatic herbs and grapefruit sorbet with a rich, frothy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and long, cascading finish of grilled root vegetable, dried fruits and peppery, spicy, barky hops. Great vitality and balance.
93 200 Meter Ale, Track Town (OR). 5.8% ABV (3/12)
Deep amber color. Aromas and flavors of orange-pineapple marmalade on brioche with a creamy, fruity medium-to-full body and a lush, balanced citrus peel and peppered mesclun-like finish. Great style and balance.
93 India Pale Ale, Goose Island Beer Co. (IL). 5.9% ABV (3/12)
Deep old gold color. Very bright golden amber color. Bold aromas of grapefruit and apricot jam on spicy rye with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a rich, grilled root vegetable, relish and peppery, earthy hop finish. A powerful IPA.
93 He’Brew Hop Manna IPA, Shmaltz Brewing Co. (NY). 6.8% ABV (3/12)
Rich copper color. Bold pine, grilled citrus, peach jam and honeyed nut toast aromas with a chewy, fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a dried apricot, kale, beet, peppery hop and salty pretzel-like finish. Rich and delicious.
93 Whole Hog Six Hop India Pale Ale, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 8.5% ABV (3/13)
Deep amber color. Aromas of lightly floral bath talc, corn pudding and peach pastry with a chewy, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a stimulating ripe citrus and stone fruit sorbet, arugula and peppery hop finish. A delicious exploration of vibrant hop nuances.
93 India Pale Ale, Caldera Brewing Co. (OR). 6.1% ABV (3/13)
Deep amber color with a lacy head. Attractive sweet ruby grapefruit sorbet and gooseberry jam on toast aromas are reminiscent of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a silky, frothy dry-yet-fruity, medium-to-full body and a butter-roasted nut, pepper bread and arugula-like finish. A fun, decidedly different IPA.
92 Meantime India Pale Ale, Meantime Brewing Co. (England). 7.5% ABV (3/11)
Deep golden amber color. Fruity aromas and peach cobbler, cashew butter and pattypan squash with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, zesty citrus, leafy greens and grassy hop finish. Excellent depth and balance; will lord over the table.
92 Wheat IPA, Reuben’s Brews (WA). 6.9% ABV (2/13)
Golden amber color. Enticing aromas of lavender, jasmine rice and peach pastries with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a grapefruit crème brûlée and grassy hop-driven finish. This is really delicious and a great fusion of styles. A great choice for spicy curries.
92 Gearhead India Pale Ale, Laurelwood Brewing Co. (OR). 6.5% ABV (3/12)
Deep amber color. Rich aromas of apricot butter on rye, grapefruit and pine sap with a chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a spicy radish, earthy kale and grapefruit rind-like hop flourish. Nicely balanced.
92 Stormcloud India Pale Ale, Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. (TX). 6% ABV (3/12)
Bright copper penny color. Aromas of nuts, apricot and tangerine with a supple, dryish medium body with a long honeycomb, grilled vegetable and pine-accented finish. Nice balance of vibrancy and drinkability.
92 Commodore Perry IPA, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (OH). 7.5% ABV (3/11)
Bright light amber color. Aromas of floral honey, cashew brittle, peach butter and pine-planked path in forest with a soft, satiny dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, sumptuously plush roasted root vegetable and escarole-accented finish with peppery, citrusy hops. Fantastically fresh, drinkable and stylish.
92 Brockton IPA, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada). 6% ABV (7/12)
Rich amber color. Biscuity malt, honey butter and delicate baking spice aromas with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a crisp, piney, fruit pastry, almond cookie and watercress-accented finish. Very British and malt-driven in style and quite tasty, balanced and refreshing.
91 Yellow Snow IPA, Rogue Ales (OR). 6% ABV (3/13)
Amber color. Mild aromas of fresh focaccia, citrus peel, chicken, and pepper with a supple, dryish medium body and a tangy, grapefruit zest, stone fruit compote on toasted rye, and bitter rapini like hop finish. A well-hopped very food friendly IPA. Try with bruschetta.
91 Flight Delay IPA, Goose Island Beer Co. (IL). 7.2% ABV (3/11) %{Brewpub}
Deep copper color. Grilled grapefruit, chestnut honey, dried peach and pine aromas with a chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a long, lemon pepper, okra and escarole finish.
91 Daddy Fat Sacks IPA, Roy-Pitz Brewing Co. (PA). 7.5% ABV (3/11) %{Brewpub}
Deep copper color. Aromas of peach custard pastry and grilled grapefruit with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with a honeydew melon, rye toast and peppery arugula-like hops. Delicious and rich.
91 Apocalypse IPA, 10 Barrel Brewing (OR). 6.5% ABV (3/12)
Deep amber color. Aromas of peach marmalade and lemon peel with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, smooth sweet citrus and peppered kale-accented finish. Very tasty and well balanced.
91 IPA, Sweetwater Brewing Co. (GA). 6.3% ABV (3/12)
Deep amber color. Apricot, pineapple and rye toast aromas with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy, smooth, citrus and peppery arugula finish. An effortlessly drinkable IPA.
91 Oak-Aged Bumper Crop IPA, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). 6.87% ABV (3/12) %{Brewpub}
Minutely hazy deep amber color. Buttery peach pastry and custard aromas with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-full body with a creamy vanilla tapioca, dried citrus and balancing leafy, peppery hops. A successful marriage of oak, malt and hops. Very nice.
91 FIGJAM IPA, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 7% ABV (10/12)
Pale amber color. Enticing aromas of toasted cinnamon raisin and fig breads, chocolate crème brûlée and wood-toned hops with a crisp, lively dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tangy, grilled orange, kiwi, sweet spice, grass and peppercorn-driven finish. A decidedly different, very zesty IPA.
91 IPA, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 6% ABV (3/13)
Golden amber color. Aromas of citrus and apricot marmalades on toast with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a zesty, candied citrus and grassy hop finish. Delicious and balanced.
91 Deviant Dale’s IPA, Oskar Blues Brewery (CO). 8% ABV (3/13)
Copper color. Explosively hoppy aromas of orange, mango and apricot marmalades on Hawaiian toast, grilled parsnip and spruce with a chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a long, exotic peppercorn and grilled radicchio-like hop finish. A vivacious IPA for hopheads.
90 Portland State IPA, Rogue Ales (OR). 6% ABV (3/13)
Meaty aromas of dried apricot, pineapple yogurt, artichoke heart with a tangy, dryish medium body and a bitter grilled nectarine and grain, arugula, and grassy hop finish. An earthy, visceral IPA that will be good with food.
90 Alphadelic IPA, Hop Valley Brewing Co. (OR). 6.7% ABV (3/11) %{Brewpub}
Bright pure grapefruit and pine needle aromas and flavors with a frothy, soft, dryish medium-to-full body and a long, peppered arugula, nutshell, dusty carrot skin finish with citrus pith and mossy earthy hops. An in-your-face yet very charming American IPA
90 Double Decker IPA, Vancouver Island Brewery (Canada). 6.5% ABV (6/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of fresh orange and grapefruit peels and honeyed date bread with a round dryish medium body and a balanced, nicely astringent nutskin and earthy hop refrain. A dry and sophisticated British style IPA.
90 Tsunami IPA, Mehana Brewing Co. (HI). 7.2% ABV (3/12)
Brilliant pale copper color. Grain sack, saw dust, dried apricot and orange aromas with a sourish, frothy medium-to-full body and a pungently peppery and bark-like, peach, dandelion and herbal hop finish.
90 British IPA, Quidi Vidi Brewing Co. (Canada). 5.7% ABV (3/12)
Beautiful deep amber color. Savory grainy bread, dusty root vegetable and Swiss chard aromas and flavors with a crisp, frothy medium body and a nicely astringent, honeyed citrus and minerally, leafy hop finish. A very nice food beer that really nails the British IPA hop profile.
90 India Ale, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery (England). 5% ABV (10/12)
Pale amber color. Aromas of Bit-O-Honey candy, toasted raisin nut bread, root vegetable and delicate leafy hops with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sumptuous balanced marmalade, pepper bread and earth nuanced finish. Superbly balanced British IPA flavors.
90 Tasman Red, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 7% ABV (3/13)
Murky deep reddish brown. Vibrant aromas of fresh herbs, chocolate nuts, sarsaparilla and citrus compote with a velvety fruity-yet-dry, medium-to-full body and a long fruity, zesty peppery finish. Delicious and well-balanced malt and hops.
90 Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA, The Boston Beer Co. (MA). 6% ABV (3/13)
Copper. Aromas of nut toast, dried citrus and stone fruits and cocoa with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a tangy, chewy medium-to-full body and a melon, nut and peppery hop flourish on the finish. A precise and delicious hop ride.
89 Dragonfly IPA, Upland Brewing (IN). 6.5% ABV (4/11)
Brilliant amber color. Aromas of toasted nuts, grilled pineapple and lemon aromas with supple, frothy dry-yet-fruity, medium-to-full body and an astringent citrus custard, melba toast and peppered broccoli rabe-accented finish.
89 Bumper Crop IPA, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). 6.7% ABV (3/12) %{Brewpub}
Pale amber color. Aromas of dried apricot, lemon muffin and savory herbal soufflé with a dryish medium-to-full body and an arugula and grilled orange and beet-like finish. Very nice and super quaffable.
89 East India Pale Ale, The Brooklyn Brewery (NY). 6.9% ABV (3/12)
Pale amber color. Earthy and fruity aromas of soy, roasted root vegetable, honeyed orange with a supple dryish medium-to-full body and a peppered spinach and succotash-like hop and malt finish. A nice food beer.
89 Hop Explosion IPA, Fegley’s Brew Works (PA). 7% ABV (3/12)
Golden amber color. Rich fruit danish and peppery, spicy hop aromas with a supple, dryish medium body and a grilled parsnip and a grassy, radish-like hop finish.
89 Fishladder IPA, Grand Rapids Brewing Co. (MI). 7.2% ABV (2/13) %{Brewpub}
Pale amber color. Aromas of dark nut toast and lemon curd with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a honeyed peach and peppered citrus finish. A rock solid IPA for all occasions.
88 Sisters of the Moon IPA, Mother Earth Brewing (NC). 7% ABV (3/11)
Bright light golden amber color. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon yogurt, pound cake and pine cone with a crisp, round, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tangy, honeyed peach, succotash and peppery, piney hop finish.
88 Fish Tale Organic India Pale Ale, Fish Brewing Co. (WA). 6.5% ABV (6/11)
Amber color. Interesting aromas of papaya, lemon soap and fig bread with a soft, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a floral white potpourri, golden beet and honeyed ruby grapefruit finish. Different. Not too hoppy, but tasty.
88 Marin I.P.A, Marin Brewing Co. (CA). 7% ABV (3/12)
Slightly hazy amber color. Compacted grain, honeyed quince and sourdough aromas with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a slightly sour and tangy, tropical citrus, cocoa, honeyed radish and spice finish. Nice earthiness for the table.
88 Thumper American IPA, Rhinelander Brewing Co. (WI). 6.8% ABV (3/12)
Deep reddish amber color. Aromas of peach, gingerbread and candied orange with a zesty fruity medium-to-full body and a spicy fruity cake and honeyed kiwi, nut and grassy hop finish. A fun, flavorful IPA that will be great with Thai food.
88 Stegmaier India Pale Ale, The Lion Brewery (PA). 6.7% ABV (3/12)
Pure amber color. Fruity pineapple danish and baklava aromas with a frothy, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a grilled citrus, honeyed apple, mineral and watercress-like finish with floral pine blossom-like hops. A tasty IPA for pub grub.
88 Mike Crowe IPA, Faust Brewing Co. (TX). 5.8% ABV (2/13)
Pure amber color. Aromas of apricot jam on butter cookie with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a chorus of fruit and vegetable compotes, peppered gherkins and greens and barky forest tones. Packs a whollop, but fun; have to try with hot chili.
88 Deorganizer IPA, High Noon Saloon & Brewery (KS). 6.2% ABV (2/13) %{Brewpub}
Pretty orange copper color. Dense aromas of roasted citrus, root vegetables and rubber tire with a fruity, slightly sour medium body and a very astringent tangerine juice, pine and peppered mesclun-like finish. Intense.
87 Ice Pick Ale FCB, Silverton Brewery (CO). 6.8% ABV (2/11)
Bright light copper color. Attractive aromas of toasty bread pudding, mocha crème brûlée and citrus with a crisp, supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a polite okra, mineral and grass-accented finish.
87 Big Swell IPA, Maui Brewing Co. (HI). 6.8% ABV (6/11)
Amber. Aromas of oily cashew brittle, dried peaches and grapefruits and pepper with a supple fruity-yet-dry medium body a stewed okra, orange marmalade and radicchio finish.
87 English Style India Pale Ale, Frankenmuth Brewery (MI). 5.94% ABV (5/11)
Hazy amber copper color. Aromas of butter nut brittle, grilled romaine and toasted corn bread with a supple, dryish medium body and a tangy grilled citrus, root vegetable and peppery hop finish. A savory, session food beer.
87 India Pale Ale, Wild Range (USA). 6.3% ABV (3/12)
Pale amber color. Aromas of honeyed pumpernickel toast and delicate citrus with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a crisp, dried veggie and watercress-like finish.
87 Bad Moon Ryeizen IPA, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). (3/12) %{Brewpub}
Deep amber copper color. Aromas of buttered multigrain toast and faint marinate okra with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and honey baked orange and pineapple, kale and peppery hop finish.
87 India Pale Ale, Double Take (USA). 6.9% ABV (3/13)
Engaging aromas of crème brûlée, roasted nut, clay, dried citrus and stone fruits with a supple, fruity medium-to-full body and a juicy fruit cake, bubblegum, pepper and grassy hop finish. A nice fruity IPA that is a pleasure to drink and will be good with pub grub.
86 Brutal IPA, Rogue Ales (OR). 6% ABV (3/13)
Amber color. Pungent herbal, pine blossom, and grapefruit rind hops aromas with layer of stewed root vegetables underneath. Supple and dryish with a medium-to-full body and a honeyed sweet potato, pepper, and bitter radicchio like hop finish. A big time hop assault, but fun.
86 India Pale Ale, Wingwalker (USA). 6.9% ABV (3/12)
Light amber color. Aromas of spicy honey, grilled citrus and vegetables with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a crisp, stone fruit, pepper, grassy hop finish. Nice earthy hoppy bite will be good with pub food.
86 India Pale Ale, Cable Car (USA). 6.3% ABV (3/12)
Pale amber color. Ginger-orange marmalade and English muffin aromas with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a honey and root vegetable-accented finish. A pleasant, easy-drinking IPA.
86 India Pale Ale, Roscoe’s Hop House (USA). 6.3% ABV (3/12)
Pale golden amber color. Aromas of lemon herb lozenge, buttery praline and honeyed tea with a soft, fruity medium body and a tangy honeyed citrus, peach custard and minty hop finish.
86 Joker IPA, Williams Bros. Brewing Co. (Scotland). 5% ABV (7/12)
Pure golden amber color. Pine bark, buttery peach honey pasty and pickled okra aromas and flavors with a supple, dryish medium body and a tangy citrus marmalade, praline, peach and pepper accent finish.
86 IPA, Barrel Trolley (USA). 6.3% ABV (3/13)
Pure amber color. Well integrated aromas of fruit, honey and grainy toast with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a clean, tropical fruit custard and baking spice-accented finish with a nice dash of grassy, earthy hops. A very nice, easy-drinking IPA that is sure to please.
86 Monumental I.P.A., Port City Brewing Co. (VA). 6.3% ABV (3/13)
Amber color. Aromas toasted muffin, orange vinaigrette, roasted corn and root vegetable and clay with a tangy, crisp, medium-to-full body and a tropical fruit custard yogurt, grilled romaine, nut and peppercorn-like hop finish.
86 Rocky Mountain IPA, Fort Collins Brewery (CO). 6.2% ABV (3/13)
Deep amber copper color. Aromas of sourdough, nut butter and overripe citrus with a chewy dryish medium-to-full body and a husky grainy grass, roasted root vegetable and pepper and finish.
85 Royal IPA, Bastone Brewery (MI). 7% ABV (6/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of succotash, vanilla cookie and peach cobbler with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a creamy roasted root vegetable, honeyed grapefruit skin and radicchio finish. Interesting combination of fruity and savory qualities; best with food.
84 2 Fives (and a Stolen Coat) I.P.A., Main Street Grille and Brewing Co. (OH). 6.5% ABV (2/11) %{Brewpub}
Lightly hazy, light amber color. Aromas of crusty peach custard pie and piney hops with a supple, lightly chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tangy, citrus marmalade and leafy hop snap. Very nice.
84 Hop Harvest I.P.A., Delafield Brewhaus (WI). 6.5% ABV (2/11) %{Brewpub}
Lightly hazy deep amber color. Aromas of fruity caramel syrup, wheatgrass and yeasty pancake batter have a sweet worty edge with a supple, dryish medium body and stewed veggie, watercress and mint custard pastry-accented finish. Interesting and rather earthy, try with raw vegan foods
84 Batch 69 American India Pale Ale, Frankenmuth Brewery (MI). 6.9% ABV (5/11)
Hazy orange amber color. Peach, pine and orange pudding aromas and flavors with a slightly metallic burnt kale and pepper finish.
84 Hopicidal Maniac Centennial IPA, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). 6.5% ABV (8/11) %{Brewpub}
Bold lightly musty hop, nut and haystack aromas and flavors with a biting grilled turnip, lemon pepper and grilled romaine lettuce finish.
84 IPA, Four in Hand (USA). 6.3% ABV (3/13)
Lightly hazy amber color. Aromas and flavors of fruit custard pastry, raisin bread and agave syrup with a supple, fruity medium body and a touch of jicama, caramel and grassy on the finish. A simple quaffer that could use a bit more hops for the category.
84 Hop Hog IPA, Lancaster Brewing Co. (PA). 7.9% ABV (3/13)
Bright copper penny color. Aromas of hominy, floral soap, honeydew and pepper corn bread with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a ripe kiwi, nectarine, turnip and mesclun-greens-like finish.
83 “The Corruption” India Pale Ale, DC Brau Brewing Co. (DC). 6.5% ABV (3/13)
Dense aromas pine cone, citrus compote and chocolate yogurt with a supple, dryish medium body and a mellow candied peach, lettuce greens and wheat grass-like finish.
82 Legend of Laguna IPA, Peter B’s Brewpub (CA). 5.7% ABV (3/13) %{Brewpub}
Golden amber color. Vibrant aromas and flavors of mango, pineapple and peach gelatos with a dollop of herbs with supple, dryish medium body and touch of crayon, clay and cannabis on the bitter peppery, charred nut and grass finish. A bit uneven.
81 Innocence IPA, City Steam Brewery Café (CT). 7.5% ABV (3/13)
Golden amber color. Aromas of corn chowder, toast and paprika with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a crisp, very astringent nutshell, grass and grilled citrus-like hop finish.
81 Wall-I P.A, Northwoods Brewing Corp. LLC (WI). 6% ABV (5/11)
Bright amber color. Bold aromas of wet linen, apricot marmalade on buttered lemon poppy seed muffin, moss and swimming pool with a soft, pliant dry medium body and a wispy peppered salad and green plum finish. Micro-hop character.