India pale ale
India pale ale (IPA) is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale.[1][2]
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Alcohol by volume | 4.5–20% |
Color (SRM) | 6–14 |
Bitterness (IBU) | 25–120[citation needed] |
Original gravity | 1.050–1.090 |
Final gravity | 1.000–1.025 |
The style of pale ale which became known as India pale ale was widespread in England by 1815,[3] and would grow in popularity, notably as an export beer shipped to India (which was under the control of the British East India Company until 1858) and elsewhere.[1][2][4][5]