plural IPAs
: a pale ale made with extra hops : india pale ale
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Notably, Colorado dominated the American IPA category with New Terrain Brewing Co. scoring silver and Cellar West Brewery in Lafayette scoring bronze.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Choose a light ale or lager, or a citrusy IPA for best results.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Maybe try it with Porter and serve it with a cold IPA?
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Notes of sweet tropical fruits burst through in this juicy and hazy New England-style IPA, featuring Citra and Elani hops.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Notably, Colorado dominated the American IPA category with New Terrain Brewing Co. scoring silver and Cellar West Brewery in Lafayette scoring bronze.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Choose a light ale or lager, or a citrusy IPA for best results.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Maybe try it with Porter and serve it with a cold IPA?
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
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“IPA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IPA. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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