India pale ale | |
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![]() Fuller's India pale ale | |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Alcohol by volume | 4.5–20% |
Original gravity | 1.050–1.090 |
Final gravity | 1.000–1.025 |
India pale ale (IPA) is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale.[1][2] It originated in the United Kingdom to be exported to India, which was under the control of the British East India Company until 1858.[1][2][3][4] Its higher hop content acted as a natural preservative, preventing it from spoiling during the long shipping voyage.[5][6] IPA has since regained significant popularity, and is associated with craft beer.[7][8]