Mejores IPAs de Estados Unidos

Discover a curated selection of the best IPA beers brewed in the United States, including West Coast, Hazy, Double, and Session IPAs. This list is based on expert and consumer ratings, highlighting the most awarded and popular beers in the country. Explore the unique characteristics of each IPA, from its aroma and flavor to its body and appearance, to find your next favorite brew. It's the perfect guide for craft beer enthusiasts seeking quality and diversity in the world of American IPAs.

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    Lagunitas IPA

    123 Global Votes
    • Excellent, consistent, classic west coast IPA

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    Lagunitas IPA offers a classic West Coast IPA profile, standing out for its balance between "C" hops and caramel malts, resulting in a highly drinkable brew. Its distinctive grapefruit, pine resin, and a hint of "skunky" flavor make it a benchmark for the style, valued for its consistency and character.

  2. 2

    Cigar City Jai Alai

    69 Global Votes
    • Very tasty and refreshing brew

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    This IPA stands out for its bold hop flavor and citrus-forward profile, featuring notes of clementine, Valencia orange, and candied orange peel. Its balance between hop bitterness and fruity flavors makes it a complex and highly enjoyable brew, with a well-integrated 7.5% ABV.

  3. 3

    Stone IPA

    69 Global Votes
    • Very good and aggressive

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    Stone IPA is a benchmark of the West Coast style, offering an explosion of citrus, tropical, and pine flavors, balanced by a malt backbone. Its intense hop profile and 6.9% ABV make it a robust IPA highly valued by craft beer enthusiasts.

  4. 4

    Russian River Brewing Company Pliny the Elder DIPA

    60 Global Votes
    • Well-balanced with malt, hops, and alcohol

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    Pliny the Elder is a pioneering Double IPA that helped define the West Coast IPA style, standing out for its intense hop profile and balance. Its complex blend of hops like Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe delivers a citrusy and bitter character that has influenced countless breweries.

  5. 5

    Firestone Walker Union Jack

    40 Global Votes
    • Excellent old school IPA

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    Union Jack IPA stands out for its intensely hopped flavor profile, combining notes of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits with a balanced bitterness. Its exceptional dry hop character and clean, resinous finish make it a highly regarded West Coast-style IPA among connoisseurs.

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  7. 6

    Bear Republic Racer 5

    32 Global Votes
    • Refined, legacy-style West Coast IPA

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    Bear Republic Racer 5 is an American IPA that embodies the classic West Coast style, featuring a resinous, bright, and bitter profile. Its brewing with four distinct hops and a balanced malt base gives it a complex flavor and high drinkability, making it a benchmark in the genre.

  8. 7

    Tree House Brewing Company - Julius

    32 Global Votes
    • One of the best smelling beers

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    Julius is a New England / Hazy IPA that stands out for its vibrant and juicy flavor profile, featuring intense notes of tropical fruits like mango, peach, and passion fruit. Its smooth, velvety texture, combined with a balanced bitterness, offers an exceptional tasting experience that has redefined the style.

  9. 8

    Industrial Arts Wrench

    20 Global Votes
    • Medium intense flavor with strong sweetness

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    This Hazy IPA delivers an explosion of aroma and flavor, featuring a "beyond hazy" profile and an intense load of Mosaic and Citra hops that give it a sticky texture. Its balance of citrus notes and exceptional smoothness makes it a highly appreciated tasting experience for IPA connoisseurs.

  10. 9

    Other Half Brewing Co. Double Dry Hopped Broccoli

    14 Global Votes
    • Very drinkable IPA

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    This Hazy Imperial IPA offers a zesty flavor profile with tropical notes of pineapple, citrus, and mango, distinguished by its double dry-hopping. Its high rating and the complexity of its hops make it a highly regarded IPA among craft beer enthusiasts.

  11. 10

    Alpine Nelson IPA

    12 Global Votes
    • Unusual fruity aroma

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    This golden rye American IPA stands out for its complex flavor profile, combining sweet rye with intense citrus notes of orange and tangerine. Its generous hopping with Nelson Sauvin hops creates a distinctive tropical aroma with pine and fruity undertones, delivering an exceptionally well-balanced experience with every sip.

  12. 11

    Hill Farmstead Brewery - Susan

    8 Global Votes
    • Highly rated with scores of 99 and 100

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    Hill Farmstead Susan is a highly acclaimed American IPA, renowned for its complex and balanced flavor profile. It features intense aromas of piney, grassy hops and tropical fruits, with a juicy taste and a crisp finish that makes it exceptionally easy to drink. Its reputation is built on consistent quality and its influence on the IPA style, serving as a benchmark for craft beer enthusiasts.

  13. 12

    Trillium Brewing Company Double Dry Hopped Congress Street IPA

    7 Global Votes
    • Ranked #3 among IPAs

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    This IPA stands out for its complex and juicy flavor profile, featuring notes of peach, clementine, and tropical fruits, accentuated by a balanced hop bitterness. Its milky appearance and fragrant aromas of mango, pine, and pineapple make it a highly appreciated sensory experience for craft beer connoisseurs.

  14. 13

    The Pupil (Societe Brewing Company)

    6 Global Votes
    • Tropical hop triumph

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    This IPA stands out for its tropical flavor profile, featuring notes of guava and mango, and an exceptional balance between sweetness and bitterness. Its medium body and clean finish make it an archetypal West Coast IPA, recognized for its smoothness and aromatic complexity.

  15. 14

    Fuzzy Baby Ducks (New England Brewing Co.)

    6 Global Votes
    • Highly rated on Untappd (4.2 out of 5)

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    This Hazy IPA offers an exceptional flavor profile with intense mango, papaya, and citrus notes, balanced by a hoppy bitterness that makes it unique. Its smoothness and high drinkability, coupled with a 4.2/5 rating on Untappd and 98 on BeerAdvocate, demonstrate its superior quality and widespread appeal.

  16. 15

    Fort George Brewery Big Guns

    1 Global Votes
    • Very drinkable beer

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    This IPA offers a light and refreshing flavor profile, with subtle citrus notes and a barely perceptible hop finish, making it exceptionally drinkable. Its balance and lightness allow for enjoyment without feeling weighed down, standing out for its high drinkability.

  17. 16

    Fremont Brewing - Head Full Of Dynomite Hazy IPA

    1 Global Votes
    • Aromas and flavors of crushed pineapple, cheese danish, and grapefruit-pepper jam

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    This Hazy IPA offers a complex sensory experience with its tropical and slightly dank flavor profile, standing out for its balance between malty sweetness and bitterness. Its rotating series nature ensures constant innovation and quality, keeping beer enthusiasts eager for each new version.

  18. 17

    Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo

    0 Global Votes
    • Strong and intense aroma

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    Sierra Nevada Torpedo stands out for its innovative dry-hopping process, utilizing the "Hop Torpedo" to intensify hop aromas and flavors without increasing bitterness. This technique highlights its powerful notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and pine, offering a bold and balanced profile that makes it prominent in the American IPA landscape.

Frequently asked questions

"This ranking evaluates the most outstanding India Pale Ale (IPA) beers from the United States, including varieties such as Hazy IPAs, Double IPAs, Session IPAs, Black IPAs, and Belgian IPAs, based on their overall quality and the opinion of experts and consumers."
"The results are based on a combination of expert tasting panel evaluations, which assess appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel, and the opinions of the beer enthusiast community. You can influence by sharing your ratings on relevant platforms."
"The results of this ranking should be interpreted as a guide to discovering high-quality IPAs in the United States, highlighting beers that have received acclaim from both critics and the community. It's an excellent reference for exploring new beers or finding your favorites."
"This ranking includes a wide variety of IPA styles, such as Hazy IPAs, Double IPAs, Session IPAs, Black IPAs, Belgian IPAs, and West Coast IPAs, among others, to provide a comprehensive overview of the best available options."

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

"Our ranking of the Best IPAs in the United States is compiled from a comprehensive review of expert ratings and consumer popularity. We strive to provide a reliable and up-to-date guide for beer lovers."

  • "Expert tasting panel ratings are considered, evaluating aspects such as appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel of each IPA."
  • "Community opinions and scores from recognized beer enthusiast platforms are taken into account, reflecting general acceptance and popularity."
  • "A wide range of IPA styles, from Hazy IPAs to West Coast IPAs, are included to ensure diverse and comprehensive market representation."
  • "The relevance of breweries and their track record in producing quality IPAs also influences the selection, highlighting those with a proven history."
  • "IPAs that have been consistently well-rated in recent years are prioritized, ensuring the ranking reflects current and sustained excellence."
  • "Selected IPAs must be produced in the United States and widely available to the public, either in supermarkets or specialty stores."
  • "Beers that have received high scores and positive reviews from expert panels and the beer enthusiast community are prioritized."
  • "IPAs of various styles (Hazy, Double, Session, Black, West Coast, etc.) are considered to provide a comprehensive and varied view of the IPA landscape in the USA."
  • "Consistency in quality and brewery reputation are important factors, seeking producers with a track record of excellence in their IPAs."
  • "IPAs that have been recognized in major competitions and awards are included, validating their quality at national and international levels."