English IPA

Learn more about the English IPA style of beer.

Historically, English breweries exported a variety of beer styles to colonies across the British empire. But shipping ales to troops stationed in India was a particular challenge in an age when the journey took months and every cask contained wild Brettanomyces yeast. To withstand the voyage, Pale Ales were tweaked to be maltier, higher in alcohol content, and hoppier, as hops are a natural preservative. Historians believe that India Pale Ale (IPA) was then watered down for the troops, while officers and the elite would savor the beer at full strength. Over time, taxation has caused the English IPA to assume a lower alcohol. The leaner the brew the less malt is required, and less is the need for a strong hop presence, which would easily put the brew out of balance. Expect earthy, floral English hop character and a malt profile defined by notes of biscuit, toast, and toffee.

ABV: 4.5–7.0% | IBU: 35–60 | Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler)

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Goose IPA
Goose Island Beer Co.
5.905,9353.702-19-2024
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6.004,3663.6302-24-2024
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6.202,3423.9611-26-2021
India Ale
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
5.002,0303.6903-06-2024
Blind Faith
Magic Hat Brewing Company
6.201,2523.5304-03-2023
Long Trail India Pale Ale
Long Trail Brewing Co.
6.001,2273.5909-09-2021
Monkey Fist
Shipyard Brewing Company
6.901,1113.3804-21-2023
Fuggles IPA
Shipyard Brewing Company
5.801,0543.2407-19-2020
HopFish IPA
Flying Fish Brewing Company
6.208933.5502-25-2023
Guinness Nitro IPA
Guinness Ltd.
5.808492.9701-09-2022
Lost Sailor India Pale Ale
Berkshire Brewing Company
5.807623.8202-11-2024
Corne Du Diable
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
6.506743.6802-11-2022
Sweet Child Of Vine
Fulton Beer
6.406393.6410-01-2023
India Pale Ale
Meantime Brewing Company Limited
7.505953.8811-09-2021
India Pale Ale
Green Man Brewery
6.205723.7112-04-2023
Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale
Kiuchi Brewery
7.004903.802-17-2024
Cold Hop British-Style Ale
Boulder Beer / Wilderness Pub
6.804733.7802-05-2017
Shed IPA
The Shed Brewery
6.004723.607-19-2022
India Pale Ale
Fuller's
5.304223.8908-21-2023
ImPaled Ale
Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.
6.503863.801-06-2022
Day Of The Dead Beer (Cerveza De Los Muertos) Hop On Or Die DOA IPA
Cerveceria Mexicana S.A. De C.V.
6.803743.1612-08-2020
Newcastle Winter IPA
Heineken Nederland B.V.
5.203533.1701-24-2016
India Pale Ale
St. Peter's Brewery Co Ltd
5.503523.3701-19-2022
Kennebunkport IPA
Federal Jack's Restaurant & Brew Pub
6.203472.7907-16-2020
Toasted Oak IPA
Innis & Gunn
5.603473.4905-17-2021
Hopnotic India Pale Ale
Cricket Hill Brewing Co.
6.503423.2806-09-2023
Stormcloud IPA
Rahr & Sons Brewing Company
6.003153.3306-19-2023
El Guapo Agave IPA
O'Connor Brewing Co.
7.503013.810-26-2023
Blitzkrieg Hops
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
9.002673.8611-13-2020
Worthington's White Shield
Museum Brewing Company / White Shield Brewery
5.602653.7305-26-2021
Old East India Pale Ale
Sea Dog Brewing Company
6.202643.3801-19-2024
Bengal Lancer
Fuller's
5.302643.8101-12-2024
Duke Of Wellington India Pale Ale
Granite City Food & Brewery
5.202493.2704-08-2018
IPA
Greene King / Morland Brewery
3.402403.1103-27-2024
Deuchars IPA
The Caledonian Brewing Company
4.402383.7403-28-2024
Gatecrasher
Temperance Beer Co.
6.602313.8503-30-2023
Burton IPA
Southampton Publick House
6.502273.507-31-2018
Proper Job
St. Austell Brewery
5.502243.8203-19-2024
Flagship IPA
Carolina Brewery
5.902233.5408-19-2022
Red Betty IPA
Central City Brewers + Distillers
6.502193.7610-19-2021
Hops & Robbers
Double Trouble Brewing Co.
5.702103.4709-10-2020
Old Empire
Marston's Plc.
5.702083.4103-15-2024
St-Ambroise India Pale Ale
McAuslan Brewing
6.202063.6811-28-2023
Dead Elephant
Railway City Brewing Company
6.501973.5712-11-2021
Trinity IPA
Trinity Brewhouse
7.001963.5910-09-2023
India Pale Ale
The St. George Brewing Company
5.501893.6604-06-2019
India Pale Ale
Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery
5.901783.1210-10-2020
McEwan's India Pale Ale
The Caledonian Brewing Company
4.701782.9211-06-2021
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