IPA

IPA’s have taken the craft beer industry by storm, with many different brewing processes and flavors. IPA, or India Pale Ale, is a craft beer known for its hops and flavor. To name a few, IPAs can be floral, piney, citrusy, or fruity. With trending popularity, the versions of IPAs continue to expand. Beer drinkers who enjoy strong (in more than just taste), flavorful, and bitter beer, love IPAs. The world of IPAs comes with plenty of options, one of the many reasons we love craft beer. There are various styles of IPAs, including the English IPA, Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, East Coast IPA, Double IPA, Triple IPA, Session IPA, Black IPA, Belgian IPA, and more. While there’s something that hits differently about putting your lips to a perfectly chilled IPA in a brewery, some days, that’s just not the vibe. Shop our unique selection of refreshing IPAs, all delivered right to your door. Ready to get hoppy? Keep reading to explore the boozy land of IPAs, including beer brands with IPA labels you might want to sip. What does IPA stand for? IPA stands for India Pale Ale. The history of IPA beer has plenty of controversy, but it’s believed to have originated in the UK in the 1780s. Regardless of where it started, we can confidently say it’s come a long way, thankfully so. The popularity of the IPA took off in the 1990s, especially in the United Kingdom and United States. Give one a try, it won’t be hard to understand why so many make IPAs their beer of choice. What is IPA beer? IPA can be used to describe a family of beers that share similarities. Bitter yet hoppy and well-balanced, describes the IPA family. Within the IPA family, there are several different types of IPAs, such as the West Coast IPA, East Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, or Double IPA. The Double IPA, also known as an imperial IPA, is hyped up, and with good reason, thanks to an ABV above 8%. Double IPAs are generally a heavier, darker, and more bitter IPA style compared to traditional IPAs. They can also be referred to as IIPA. If the ABV reaches 10% or higher, the brewing company may label the IPA a triple IPA instead. What’s your style IPA? West Coast IPA: Straight out of California, the West Coast IPA originated in the Bay area (San Francisco) around the 1960s. Since, breweries all over compete to brew the best West Coast IPA. The West Coast IPA is a very bitter and hop-heavy, dry beer with an expected ABV of about 6.5% to 7.5%. To perfect the taste of the West Coast IPA, brewers often use Chinook, Cascade, and Citra hops during the brewing process. East Coast IPA: More complex than their West Coast rival, the East Coast IPA focuses on experimenting with complex flavors unique to each ingredient. The East Coast IPA moves away from a hoppy experience, offering a hazier finish. They can almost appear cloudy, but they will go down crisp and refreshing. Hazy IPA: Hazy IPAs are full-bodied IPAs that go down easy. With a smooth or hazy finish, Hazy IPAs have gained popularity in recent years. Some Hazy IPAs are less carbonated than other beers which can make them seem more refreshing. Activate your taste buds and try a Hazy IPA today. Order the Lagunitas Brewing Company Hazy Wonder IPA or Stone Brewing Hazy IPA, or browse our full selection of Hazy IPAs at Gopuff. Double IPA: Craving a strong and rich beer? Try a Double IPA with an ABV above 8%. Packed with extra hops and malts, Double IPAs are a crowd favorite - especially on the weekends. Similar to a traditional IPA, a Double IPA has a stronger ABV and richer taste in most cases. Passionate brewers put their own spin on Double IPAs offering beer lovers more tastes to explore. A fan favorite Double IPA is the Stone Brewing Fear.Movie.Lions, available for delivery at Gopuff. Triple IPA: When you triple the hops and malts of a standard IPA, the product is a Triple IPA or TIPA. Identified by an intense hop flavor and aroma, this complex multi-layered hop profile beer is bitter and strong. Finished with an ABV over 10%, you won’t need much of this rich beer to take the edge off. Order the Hop Valley Triple Double Imperial IPA, delivered right to your door at Gopuff. Black IPA: The Black IPA takes a unique spin on the IPA class. It’s similar to a traditional IPA but with darker malts. Most obviously, these IPAs are darker (hence the name) in color, but they are also brewed in unique flavors. Black IPAs are usually toasty, malty, caramel, or chocolate in flavor. Black IPAs can make the perfect nightcap or dessert drink. Discover more styles and flavors of refreshing IPAs at Gopuff. IPA vs Beer: Most beer lovers have a beer style of choice or something they tend to be more drawn to regularly. IPA is a style of beer, with a growing fan base, some of which only drink IPA beer. With its popularity, most craft beer companies brew an IPA or a few. IPAs can be considered a normal beer as they are readily available in the grocery store or on the bar or restaurant menu. An India Pale Ale is different from a Pale Ale as it's brewed with more hopes to deliver stronger flavor. Truthfully, though, it’s up to the brewer what is classified as an IPA vs traditional beer or Pale Ale. IPA vs Lager IPA and Lager are both beer styles, with the main difference being in the taste, which results from brewing methods. Compared to lagers, IPAs are highly hopped and contain a higher international bitterness unit (IBU). The IBU of an IPA can be nearly 2x the IBU of a Lager. Oftentimes, IPAs contain a higher ABV, too. All about Hazy IPA (NEIPA) New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA) is also known as a Hazy IPA. Hazy IPAs are among one of the more popular IPA styles. Hazy IPAs are American IPAs that are usually flavor-packed with fruity flavors and aromas and a soft body, brewed to go down smooth with just the right amount of haze. To perfect the Hazy IPA, brewers need the right combination of yeast strain, a generous dose of oats and mid-fermentation dry hopping. IPA Beer Brands Time to crack one open? Here are some top IPA brands for when the clock strikes beer-thirty. Lagunitas Goose Island Fiddlehead Brewing Stone Founders Elysian Ballast Point Dogfish Head The closest bar is right where you are. Shop our unbeatable selection of craft beer at Gopuff and get it delivered right to your door. Need some groceries to go along with that fresh beer? We can help with that, too. Load up your bag and count down until you get everything you need delivered to your doorstep. Cheers!