Best IPAs from Mexico

Discover the finest craft IPAs from Mexico, a booming category that consistently surprises beer enthusiasts with its unique flavour profiles. We explore the most outstanding options from Mexican breweries that are innovating in the world of India Pale Ales. From hoppy and citrusy choices to those with more complex notes, this guide will help you find your next favourite IPA. Dive into the vibrant landscape of Mexican craft beer and experience the quality and creativity of its IPAs. It's ideal for those seeking alternatives to traditional lagers and wishing to explore more intense flavours.

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    Strata The Cat (American IPA) - Doble C (Ensenada, Baja California)

    184 Global Votes
    • Awarded gold medal in Mexico 2022

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    Strata The Cat is an American IPA that won gold at Copa Cerveza MX in 2022, positioning it as a high-quality beer in a classic category. It is an excellent representation of the American IPA style.

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    Piedra Lisa (Session IPA) - Cervecería de Colima (Colima, Colima)

    75 Global Votes
    • Dry aftertaste with pleasant bitterness

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    Coming from the 'Best Brewery in Mexico' in 2025, Piedra Lisa is an award-winning Session IPA with gold at Copa Cerveza MX. Its low alcohol content and quality make it a relevant and refreshing option in the current market.

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    Perro del Mar (American IPA) - Cervecería Wendlandt (Ensenada, Baja California)

    63 Global Votes
    • Hazy amber color with thick head and eternal retention

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    This American IPA is a champion with multiple awards, including triple gold medals at Copa Cerveza MX and gold at Cerveza México. Its balanced bitterness makes it ideal for both connoisseurs and those new to IPAs.

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    Extrasolar (Neipa) - Cervecería Principia (Monterrey, Nuevo León)

    33 Global Votes
    • High rating of 4 out of 5 on Untappd

      (+4)

    Cervecería Principia is recognized for its great IPAs and impeccable design, and Extrasolar is an example of its quality in the Neipa style. Its hazy and citrus profile makes it a standout option on the market.

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    Lycan Lupus (American IPA) - Cervecería Fauna (Mexicali, Baja California)

    32 Global Votes
    • Good taste with hop bitterness

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    Lycan Lupus is an American IPA that achieves an excellent balance of flavor, aroma, and color, and comes from the renowned and awarded Cervecería Fauna. Its consistent quality keeps it as a relevant option in 2026.

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    Nocturna (Black IPA) - Cervecería Insurgente (Tijuana, Baja California)

    32 Global Votes
    • Smooth mouthfeel due to high carbonation

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    Nocturna is a Black IPA awarded gold in its category at Copa Cerveza MX, which keeps it as a relevant and quality option for lovers of dark IPAs. It is a sample of Cervecería Insurgente's versatility.

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    The Sorcerer (Hazy IPA) - Farland Ale Works (Tijuana, Baja California)

    21 Global Votes
    • Crispy profile

      (+4)

    The Sorcerer's recent award in the Hazy IPA category at the Chinesca IPA Fest in March 2026 makes it a current and outstanding option among Mexican Hazy IPAs. It is a testament to the quality of Farland Ale Works.

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    Tipsy (Session IPA) - Bruer (Ensenada, Baja California)

    21 Global Votes
    • Flavors of brown sugar, coconut, marshmallow, slight nuttiness

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    Tipsy is a Session IPA with multiple gold awards at Copa Cerveza MX in 2021 and 2022, solidifying its position as one of the best in its category in 2024. Its quality and consistency make it a prominent and current option.

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    Bitachera (Hazy IPA) - Buqui Bichi (Hermosillo, Sonora)

    14 Global Votes
    • Smooth, hazy, and opaque body

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    Bitachera is a Hazy IPA that won gold in its category at Copa Cerveza MX, making it a relevant option in this booming style. Buqui Bichi is a brewery recognized for its innovation and quality.

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    Cervecería Insurgente - La Lupulosa IPA

    10 Global Votes
    • Packed with grapefruit and citrus aromas

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    Consolidated as one of the best Double IPAs in Mexico, La Lupulosa has won multiple gold medals at Copa Cerveza MX and celebrated its 300th batch in 2024. Its quality and recognition keep it as a benchmark in the current market.

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    Slayz the Haze (Hazy IPA) - Transpeninsular (Ensenada, Baja California)

    10 Global Votes
    • Crushable Hazy/East Coast style

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    This Hazy IPA from Transpeninsular was a winner in its category at the Chinesca IPA Fest in March 2026. Its recent recognition highlights its quality and popularity within the Hazy IPA style, a booming style in Mexico.

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    Mosice (Session IPA) - Cerveza Cardera (Ensenada, Baja California)

    7 Global Votes
    • Very sessionable

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    Mosice is Cerveza Cardera's most awarded beer and its recent victory as 'Best of Show' at the Chinesca IPA Fest in March 2026 positions it as one of Mexico's best and most current Session IPAs.

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    Even Horizon (Hazy IPA) - Madueño (Tijuana, Baja California)

    7 Global Votes
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 with 641 ratings

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    Even Horizon is another Hazy IPA that took victory in its category at the Chinesca IPA Fest in March 2026. This recent award consolidates Madueño as a popular and high-quality brewery in the Hazy IPA style.

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    Hardy (Double IPA) - Ícono (Mexicali, Baja California)

    3 Global Votes
    • Resinous and citrus hop profile

      (+4)

    Hardy is a Double IPA that won gold in its category at Copa Cerveza MX, highlighting its quality and potency. It is a robust option for those seeking an IPA with greater intensity and complexity of flavors.

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    Hazy Blizard (Neipa) - La Roma Brewing (Mexico City)

    3 Global Votes
    • Juicy

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    Hazy Blizard is a Neipa that won gold at Copa Cerveza MX in 2021, keeping it as a current and high-quality option in the popular Neipa category. La Roma Brewing is a prominent brewery in the capital.

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    Triple Hog (Triple IPA) - Cervecería Rrëy (Monterrey, Nuevo León)

    2 Global Votes
    • Very fruity with mango, pineapple, and peach notes

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    Triple Hog is one of the best options on the market for its intensity and flavor, coming from Cervecería Rrëy, which has grown in variety and quality. It is a potent IPA for lovers of strong flavors.

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    Escollo IPA - Cervecería Escollo (Mexico City)

    1 Global Votes
    • Crowd-pleaser balancing hoppy bitterness with tropical notes

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    The Escollo IPA is a popular and well-regarded option in Mexico City's vibrant craft beer scene, ideal for those seeking a local take on the classic style. Its mention in a 2024 article confirms its relevance.

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    Gungnir (Kveik IPA) - Cervecera Cyprez (Mexico City)

    1 Global Votes
    • Pine and tropical fruit on the nose

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    Gungnir is a Kveik IPA from Cervecera Cyprez, Mexico City's most awarded craft brewery. Its medal at Copa Cerveza MX in 2019 and the brewery's reputation keep it as an innovative and quality option.

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    Señor Piedra (Neipa) - Gato Gordo (Mexicali, Baja California)

    0 Global Votes
    • Aroma with notes of lychees, pineapple and mango

      (+3)

    Señor Piedra is a Neipa that won gold in its category at Copa Cerveza MX, making it an IPA to consider for enthusiasts of this booming style. Gato Gordo demonstrates its skill in brewing modern beers.