1056
American IPA
BJCP 21A
IPA
Overall Impression:
Alpine Duet, Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Fat Heads Head Hunter IPA, Firestone Walker Union Jack, Lagunitas IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through.
Commercial Examples:Alpine Duet, Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Fat Heads Head Hunter IPA, Firestone Walker Union Jack, Lagunitas IPA, Russian River Blind Pig IPA, Stone IPA
*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.
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Yeast strains to use:
1272
American Ale II
1450
Denny's Favorite 50
1332
Northwest Ale
1187
Ringwood Ale
1217-PC