American-Style Imperial or Double India Pale Ale
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
2 SRM7 SRM
- OG
- 1.067 – 1.087
- FG
- 1.009 – 1.016
- ABV
- 7.6 – 10.6 %
- IBU
- 65 – 100
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
This style of beer should exhibit the fresh character of hops. Oxidized or aged character should not be present. Versions brewed with darker malts, non-traditional yeasts, fruits, spices, or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale.
Straw to medium amber
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Haze created by dry hopping is allowable at any temperature.
Low to medium pale malt character is typical. Low pale caramel malt character may be present.
High to intense, exhibiting a wide range of attributes including floral, piney, citrus, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit, and other), sulfur, diesel-like, onion-garlic, catty, resinous, and many others. Hop character should be fresh and evident, and should not be harsh.
Very high but not harsh
Alcohol content is medium-high to high and evident. Fruity esters are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
Medium to full
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