260 of the Best American IPAs, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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Indio Brewing Co Bitter Juice (81)

"99.3% pilsner and .7% Carafa II. Hopped with strata and mosaic."

Two Roads Brewing Co Non-Alcoholic American IPA (82)

“A clear amber color, crisp, clean bitterness, and big citrusy hop aroma.”

Otter Creek Brewing Backseat Berner (82)

“Like Oslo, Brewmaster Mike’s 150-pound Bernese mountain dog that adorns the label, Backseat Berner is your everyday companion for life’s adventures. This brew clocks in at 7 percent ABV with 68 IBUs, so load up your buds and partake in this juicy exploration of American hops.”

Revolution Brewing Company Anti-Hero IPA (83)

“An American hops assault for all the ambivalent warriors who get the girl in the end. This iconic ale features a blend of four hops varieties, which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.”

NoDa True Grit Southeastern IPA (84)

"Brewed with flaked maize, heavily hopped with over eight pounds per barrel of hops."

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Hopfen (85)

“A beer we are describing as a ‘Bavarian IPL.’ Brewed and dry-hopped with a variety of Hallertau ‘Hopfen’ instead of the usual and more citric hops varieties of most American IPAs, giving this beer a decidedly German twist.”

Uprise Brewing Co. Bright Side (85)

Modern West Coast IPA brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic hops. Light bodied with notes of fresh citrus and stone fruit with a dry, crisp finish.

Commonhouse Aleworks Local Lo Cal IPA (85)

“This low-calorie IPA is herbaceous with notes of pineapple and cantaloupe.”

AleSmith Brewing Co IPA (85)

“Aromas of grapefruit and tangerine lead into an abundance of fresh pine and tropical fruit.”

Cloudburst Brewing Thanks A Bot (85)

“Tastes like fruit on vacation plus a dorm-room memory because Mosaic and Zappa are friends.

Outer Range Brewing Co Tromping (85)

“Mango, blackberry, tangerine.”

12 West Brewing Company Frontside (85)

“Hop-forward, aromatic West Coast IPA with notes of peach, grapefruit, tangerine, pine.”

Flatland Brewing Company Half Life (85)

“Dank hop flavors but with a touch of NZ funk from Freestyle Nelson. Dry, snappy, crushable.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Steambarrel IPA (85)

“West Coast-style India pale ale”

American Solera Chase Exotic (85)

"Full of notes of passion fruit, mango, and blueberry bliss."

Foothills Brewing Seeing Double (85)

"Dense blend of base malts; massive additions of Cascade hops and a Chinook dry hopping."

Great Lakes Brewing Company Great Lakes IPA (86)

“A dry-hopped, easy-drinking American IPA.”

Sun King Brewing Rhinomite (86)

“Brewed with Citra and Sultana hops and Pineapple Kush terpene for boosted tropical fruit character.”

GOAL Brewing Rollin' On Wats (86)

“West Coast double IPA with Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic Cryo.”

American Solera DIPA IS FUN (86)

“DIPA with Centennial and Simcoe Cryo.”

Stone Brewing Stone Delicious IPA (86)

“Bright, citrus-forward, and gluten-reduced.”

Breakside Brewery NW Slabtown Pipsqueak (86)

“West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Nelson, Waimea.”

No-Li Brewhouse Big Juicy IPA (87)

"A light malt foundation layered with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes."

Boneyard Beer Co RPM IPA (87)

“Slightly sweet maltiness balanced with five PNW hops.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Little Sip IPA (87)

“A juicy, fruit-forward character layered with tropical hop flavors and bright floral aromas. Notes of grapefruit, pineapple.”

Highland Park Brewery Training Bines (87)

“Originally brewed at Pinthouse. Our take has aromas of blueberry, plum skin, big grapefruit zest thanks to Citra, Mosaic, Motueka, and Simcoe hops.”

Arches Brewing Simply Sticky IPA (87)

“Citra, Azacca, and Simcoe hops for some sticky and dank citrus flavor.”

Indeed Brewing Co Flavorwave (87)

“Delivers with pineapple, citrus, and stone-fruit aromas and a rush of fruity, tropical hop flavor.”

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Refuge (87)

“Our flagship IPA has evolved into a balanced IPA with a 100-percent Sinagua malt base and citrus-forward American hops.”

Pondaseta Brewing Co. XXIII Karat Magic (87)

“Just the right amount of juice balanced by a touch of pine, medium bitterness, and a clean dry finish.”

Southern Grist Brewing Company Core Memory (87)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with Centennial, Galaxy, Strata.”

Green Flash Brewing Co West Coast IPA (87)

“Featuring layers of pine, floral, ripe-citrus tropical aromas, notes of dark caramel, dry woodsy hop notes.”

Meanwhile Brewing Co. Dream Logic (87)

“Let this beer transport you to a land of possibilities.”

Roaring Table Brewing Concision (87)

“Brewed with pilsner malt and lots of hops.”

Pax Verum Brewing Nectar of the Gods (87)

“Double dry-hopped double West Coast IPA with Magnum, Citra, Centennial, Simcoe.”

Funky Buddha Brewery Hop Gun IPA (87)

“Hop Gun IPA delivers a payload of American hops to your palate, bursting forth with the flavors of grapefruit and pineapple. A careful dose of smooth caramel malts swoops in to balance out the finish.”

American Solera Magic Touch (87)

“Double IPA brewed with Moutere and Kohatu.”

Bend Brewing Hophead Imperial IPA (87)

"Loaded with copious amounts of our favorite hops."

Blackberry Farm Brewery BFB IPA (88)

"Our unfiltered IPA is a celebration of New World hops and all of their versatility."

East Brother Beer Gold IPA (88)

"An American hoppy IPA with a bright nose, distinctive texture—bold on the palate, dry finish."

St. Elmo Brewing Company Fran (88)

“A dry and crispy New American IPA.”

Moonraker Brewing Co. Straight Up Nelson (88)

“A West Coast India Pale Ale with Nelson Sauvin.”

Barebottle Brewing Company Phantasti-Cali (88)

“Brewed with Phantasm, dry-hopped with Cashmere, Eureka, Enigma, Riwaka, Nelson.”

pFriem Family Brewers pFriem Midwest IPA (88)

“Hugely resinous, with notes of kiwi, guava, peach with a touch of candied malt.”

Lagunitas Daytime (88)

“Crisp and hop-forward. Sessionable. Perfect for when there’s still work to do or work to avoid.”

Peculier Ales Hops on Demand (88)

“West Coast IPA with Vic Secret, Strata, and Columbus.”

The Brewery LBK LBK IPA (88)

“Classic West Coast–style IPA.”

Unsung Brewing Company Let it In (88)

“West Coast with Enigma and Strata hops.”

Deep Ellum Brewing Co Dream Crusher (88)

“Citrusy, piney, floral, and fruity hops.”

Elevation Beer Company DIPA (88)

“Double IPA with Strata, Sabro, and Nelson Sauvin.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Psychedelic Arcade (88)

“Brewed with golden rye and a blend of Galaxy, Strata, and Nectaron hops for tropical-fruit, blueberry, and grapefruit flavors.”

Line Creek Brewing First Crush (88)

“Amarillo, Centennial, Mosaic, Simcoe make a juicy, slightly hazy IPA.”

Slice Beer Company Megablaster (88)

“Nelson and Mosaic hops blend in harmony.”

Ecliptic Brewing Cryo Frozen Fresh Hop Double IPA (88)

“Infusion of YCH 301 Cryo frozen fresh hops for an epic thrash of fresh flavor in galactic proportions.”

NoDa Brewing Company Hop, Drop ‘n Roll (88)

“2014 World Beer Cup Gold Award Winner, American-Style IPA. Crisp, mouthwatering, American citrus hops dominate. The rich golden color comes from a blend of English and American base malts accented with Vienna and wheat malt.”

American Solera Squad Up (88)

“Dry-hopped with Citra, Strata, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka.”

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Effortless IPA (88)

“Domestic and imported malts play the back seat to the loads of American-grown hops that were dumped into both the kettle and the fermentor. Dry hopped for a mouthwatering aroma with Mosaic and Palisade hops.”

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Production Brewery Reef Donkey (88)

Our acclaimed dry-hopped American pale ale that drinks like a session IPA. Motueka, Ekuanot, and Citra hops give this beer a lemon/lime aroma with a citrus/tropical fruit flavor.

Neshaminy Creek Shape of Hops to Come (88)

"A ton of bitterness along with juicy, dank, resiny pine-like and citrus-forward hop character."

Firestone Walker Union Jack 2020 (89)

"Pineapple, citrus, and pine aromas with intense flavors of grapefruit and tangerine."

Sketchbook Brewing Day Game (89)

"Brewed with Mosaic hops, for bright pineapple and grapefruit flavors, and just a touch of honey."

Sunriver Brewing Something Dank (This Way Comes) (89)

“Notes of tangerine zest, bright evergreen, wild berry jam, flowering OG Kush.”

Uprise Brewing Co. Retrospect (89)

Highlighted by Simcoe, Strata and Citra hops, this West Coast IPA has aromas of peach and papaya with a gentle, but bright bitterness.

BKS Artisan Ales Colors in Your Mind (89)

“Dry-hopped with Strata, Strata CGX, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Columbus Cryo.”

Breakside Brewery Double Wanderlust (89)

“West Coast double IPA with Mosaic, Nelson, Chinook.”

Roaring Table Brewing Bar & Grill (89)

“California-style pils malt IPA.”

Radiant Beer Co Make the Leap (89)

“With Mosaic, Riwaka, Simcoe, Idaho 7.”

East Brother Beer Company Gold IPA (89)

“American hoppy IPA with a bright nose, distinctive texture—bold on the palate, dry finish.”

Perennial on Lockwood Rebel Oakes (89)

“IPA brewed and dry hopped with solely Galaxy.”

Uinta Brewing Co. Caravan IIPA (89)

“Balances tropical hops with a hint of pine and slight yet welcome bitterness.”

pFriem Family Brewers Big IPA (89)

“With big tropical flavors like pineapple and tangerine, it’s more than just right.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Luponic 18 (89)

“No fruits. No flavorings. No shortcuts.”

Left Hand Brewing Company Wook Bait (89)

“A kaleidoscope of Lotus, Galaxy, and Azacca hops reveals notes of mango, orange, cantaloupe, and peach.”

Wise Man Brewing Mountain Calling (89)

“Grapefruit, orange, and a breeze of floral aromatics presage a robust and hop-forward IPA.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Web Foot (89)

“Classic West Coast–style IPA with Amarillo, Simcoe, Strata, and Sequoia hops.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Western Conference: Fremont (89)

“Brewed and dry hopped with Simcoe, El Dorado, Strata.”

Pinthouse Brewing Tommy Try Mosaic (89)

“Mosaic, Strata, Citra, Chinook provide notes of bramble berry and grapefruit.”

Stone Brewing Stone Ruination IPA (89)

“A massively hoppy, quintessential representation of the West Coast double IPA.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine IPA (89)

“Packed with juicy, lush fruit character and dank herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S. grown hops.”

Melvin Brewing Eureka (House of Flying Barrels) West Coast Drip (89)

“DDH West Coast–style IPA with Galaxy, Mosaic, and Vic Secret.”

Offshoot Beer (The Bruery) Escape [it's your everyday West Coast IPA] (89)

“Clean, crisp, and clear, this concoction of Mosaic, Strata, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops offers notes of tropical passion fruit, grapefruit zest, and pine.”

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits Big Eye IPA (89)

“You’ll revel in Big Eye’s bitter, hoppy flavor thanks to the American Columbus and Centennial hops that are used to flavor and dry hop our flagship IPA. We thank our hops every day that the English loved their bitters—or else the IPA style may not have been born.”

2nd Shift Brewing Art of Neurosis (89)

"A hop sandwich of Simcoe and Columbus hops."

Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed (90)

"Gets its flavor from a heavy helping of Citra and Mosaic hops."

Highland Park Brewery Hello, LA (90)

"Flavors and aromas of tropical fruit, mango, and passion fruit from the Citra and Mosaic hops."

Russian River Brewing Happy Hops (90)

"Tropical, berries, citrus, fruity."

Wren House Brewing Company Wrenovation New Zealand (90)

“Bursting with notes of orange zest, pine, floral pink grapefruit.”

Absolution Brewing Co Wicked '24: The Ritual (90)

“Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, some Nectaron. All together to make some of that good-good drinky drink.”

Amalgam Brewing DDH Modern West (90)

“Double dry-hopped West Coast IPA.”

Pinthouse Brewing Layers of Flavor (90)

“Brewed to showcase modern hop varieties.”

Cellarmaker Brewing Company Mo' Simcoe (90)

“With Mosaic and Simcoe hops.”

Green Cheek Beer Company- Costa Mesa Happily Deceased (90)

“Super-punchy aromatics with some well-rounded bitterness, lots of ripe mango, riesling, and cotton candy–pixie dust.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Westbound IPA (90)

“Juicy pineapple, mango, Cara Cara oranges, white-wine grapes followed by a touch of grapefruit-rind bitterness.”

Penrose Brewing Company Hiking Boots (90)

“Conan yeast stars alongside Cashmere and Simcoe for a fully saturated, ripe stone-fruit explosion.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery Stonefly (90)

“Features Talus Cryo, Columbus Hop Hash, and traditional Chinook, Centennial, and Cascade hops. Generous additions of blood orange, tangerine, and grapefruit purees.”

Pure Project Mantra (90)

“Nelson Sauvin hops and pressed Sauvignon Blanc grapes were added.”

Melvin Brewing Galactic Compass (90)

“Juicy West Coast double IPA with Galaxy, Motueka, and Citra hops.”

Tuckahoe Brewing Co New Old School (90)

“Bittered with Columbus and dry hopped with Centennial, Cascade, and Falconer’s Flight.”

Dust Bowl Brewing Co Tomorrow's Clear (90)

“Vermont ale yeast helps accentuate the hops with passion fruit and pineapple notes.”

Templin Family Brewing 210 IPA (90)

“West Coast India pale ale.”

Humble Sea Brewing Co Hop Innovation Station (90)

“Collab with Yakima Chief Hops. DDH West Coast IPA with Cryo Pop, Simcoe, Columbus Cryo.”

Pontoon Brewing Company One Ski (90)

“Notes of bright citrus, lush melon, and refined bitterness, alongside a clean malt base.”

Trophy Brewing Company Trophy Partner (90)

“West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Cascade, Centennial, Citra.”

West Sixth Brewing Co West Sixth IPA (90)

“Bready malt, pine stickiness, notes of peaches, lemon zest, dank grassiness, pine needles, tangerines.”

Cape May Brewery Coastal Evacuation (90)

“A Centennial-forward, brazen blend of hops serves up hints of orange and honeydew.”

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Big Daddy IPA (90)

“A generously dry-hopped yet drinkable American-style IPA. The beer is a golden straw color with tight carbonation and a slightly off-white head that leaves a lovely lacing. The aroma is floral, fresh grass, pine needles, grapefruit, and some subtle notes of fresh bread.”

Westbound & Down Double IPA (90)

"An abundance of Enigma, Galaxy, and Mosaic hops pack big aromas of tangerine, blueberry, papaya, and other tropical fruits."

Alvarado Street Triple Cone (90)

"Going for maximum oil extraction from a combo of Mosaic, Strata, and Citra hops."

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Easy Jack (90)

“Brewed and dry hopped with a globe-trotting selection of newer hops varieties from Germany, New Zealand, and North America. This beer delivers massive hops aromas, surprising dimension, and a signature malt balance.”

Beachwood Brewing Animatronic Friends (91)

“Futuristic blend of innovative hops including Mosaic, Ekuanot Cryo, Columbus, Centennial, HBC-586.”

Shred Smack Down! (91)

“Riwaka SubZero Hop Kief, Citra, Simcoe, Riwaka, Columbus Cryo.”

Solemn Oath Brewery Kidnapped By Vikings (91)

“A light but rich caramel malt backbone balances the piney, citrus hop presence.”

Humble Sea Brewing Co West Coast Swellness (91)

“TDH with Citra, Mosaic, Strata, Nectaron.”

Public Offering Brewing Co. Good Old Days (91)

“Mosaic Cryo, Nelson, Simcoe.”

Cerebral Brewing Mass Extinction (91)

“With Simcoe, Simcoe Cryo, Mosaic.”

North Park Beer Co. House of Fu! (91)

“Triple dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Strata, Amarillo.”

North Park Beer Co. Disciples of Fu Mosaic Mob (91)

“The second in our series of single-hopped beers featuring the hops used to make Hop-Fu!.”

Hop Butcher For the World How Giant is Giant? (91)

“Motueka, Simcoe, and Citra-hopped triple India Pale Ale.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Twisting Bines (91)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, Citiva, and Sticky Fingers blend.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery BFB IPA (91)

“A celebration of New World hops and all their versatility. Bursting with fruit, citrus, and complex aromas.”

King Harbor Brewing Co Tidal Distortion (91)

 “Double dry-hopped West Coast double IPA with Nelson hops.”

Surly Brewing Company Controlled Chaos (91)

“Double dry hopped and heaving with a cacophony of citrusy hop flavor.”

pFriem Family Brewers IPA (91)

“Big hops, huge citrus, and a candy-like malt.”

Bend Brewing Co Devil's Cabbage Dank IPA (91)

“Brewed with generous amounts of Columbus, Mosaic, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops.”

American Solera I Wanna Talk About Mosaic (91)

“IPA dry hopped with Mosaic.”

Pontoon Brewing Company IPA or Whatever (91)

“Features Mosaic hops to give piney, tropical, and citrus notes.”

2nd Shift Brewing Co Art of Neurosis (91)

‘Midcoast’ IPA, a hop sandwich of Simcoe and Columbus hops.”

Highland Brewing Co High Pines (91)

“Citrus and blueberry hop flavors with a touch of fresh mountain pine.”

Radiant Beer Co Having a Moment (91)

“IPA with Mosaic, Nelson, and Simcoe.”

BKS Artisan Ales Current Past (Blue Label) (91)

“West Coast–style IPA dry-hopped with Mosaic, Chinook, and Nelson Sauvin.”

Barebottle Brewing Company Hoppiness is Mosaic (91)

“We used five different types of Mosaic in this hyper-clean but pungent West Coast IPA.”

Russian River Brewing Co DDH-Pliny the Elder (91)

“Two stage double dry-hopped version of our standard Pliny the Elder recipe.”

Jagged Mountain Brewery Texas Suitcase (91)

“Notes of pineapple, peach, strawberry, new-growth blue spruce.”

Denizens Brewing Company Southside West Coast IPA (91)

“Features big aromas and flavors of grapefruit, mango, pineapple, tangerine, stone fruit, and pine.”

Juniper Brewing Company Soulshine (91)

“West Coast–style IPA with grapefruit, citrus, pine.”

Breakside Brewery @Portland’s IPA (91)

“West Coast IPA with Citra, Simcoe, CTZ, and Nelson.”

Burial Beer Co I Used to Believe That There Was Nothing In Between (91)

“Championed by teamwork with Other Half Brewing. Mashed with pilsner and pale malt and whirlpooled with Cryo. Double dry-hopped with Citra and Motueka.”

Station 26 Bang Bang Double IPA (91)

"Piney, hop-forward. Good malt balance."

Castle Island Vern (92)

"A wheat IPA with Mosaic."

Blackberry Farm Brewery Inception (92)

“Brewed like an American IPA and fermented and matured like a lager … the best of both worlds.”

Rockwell Beer Company Velour Tracksuit (92)

“American IPA with Strata, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops.”

Von Ebert Brewing A Boat With No Name (92)

American IPA with Strata, Galaxy and Sorachi Ace hops, providing piney and dank characteristics.

Dock Street Brewery Golden IPA (92)

“Clear American IPA brewed with a touch of oats and hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo.”

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Los Angeles Begin to Arrive (92)

“Collab with Everywhere features Superdelic, Riwaka, 586.”

Slice Beer Company Resting Peacefully (92)

“Hopped with Citra, Columbus Cryo, Mosaic, Nectaron, Riwaka Cryo.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine with Ruby Red Grapefruit (92)

“Made with ruby red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dank tropical aromas.”

Fort George Brewery Suicide Squeeze (92)

“Collaboration with Suicide Squeeze Records. Pops with Mosaic, Amarillo, Citra.”

Oskar Blues Brewery Pinner (92)

“Tropical fruits, citrus juices, pineapple, and spicy berry up front in the flavor and aroma.”

Bootstrap Brewing Lush Puppy (92)

“A great tropical, citrusy flavor and aroma.”

Oskar Blues Brewery Can-O-Bliss Resinous IPA (92)

“Potent hop flavor and aroma results from generous dry hopping.”

MadTree Brewing Phantom Forest (92)

“Stone fruit–forward aroma with notes of tropical fruit and citrus.”

AleSmith Brewing Co Party Tricks IPA (92)

“Strata, El Dorado, and Citra hops showcase notes of grapefruit, strawberry, and passion fruit.”

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Coral Head IPA (92)

“An ultra-crisp tropical bomb, backed up by balanced bitterness and smooth mouthfeel.”

Meanwhile Brewing Co. Icarus's Revenge (92)

“New World American hops wrapped in a black velvety malt blanket.”

Cigar City Brewing Florida Man (92)

"Bold, tropical double IPA brewed with Pacific Jade, Galaxy, Azacca, Lemon Drop, and Simcoe."

Squatters Hop Rising Tropical DIPA (92)

"Our much-loved double IPA tests the tropical waters with notes of mango and citrus derived entirely from exotic hops."

GoodLife Brewing Descender IPA (93)

"Pine and creamy-citrus notes dominate the nose and combine well with subtle tropical/peach notes."

Von Ebert Brewing Wolf Summoner (93)

"Hopped with Rakau, Galaxy, and El Dorado to give strong notes of tropical fruit."

Green Cheek Beer Company False Memories (93)

“Citra, Mosaic, HBC 586. Ruby Red grapefruit, navel oranges, the devil’s lettuce in the linger.”

Single Hill Brewing Company Well Armed (93)

“Lurking in the Pacific Northwest, ready to snatch your tastebuds with its powerful grip.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Chinooker’d (93)

“Chock-full of Chinook hops bursting with pine, citrus aromas. Firm bitterness. Balanced malt profile.”

Kros Strain Brewing Company Tankin’ and Tubin’ (93)

“West Coast session IPA, with Nectaron and Mosaic hops.”

Outer Range Brewing Co Cosmic Sauce (93)

“Mosaic, Cascade, Citra.”

Break Even Beermakers Hundred Percent: Strata (93)

“The Hundred Percent IPA series focuses on multiple lots of a single hop.”

Woods Boss Brewing Company Trail Time (93)

“Brewed with Genie Pale Malt, Carafoam, Premium Caramalt. Hopped with Bravo, Sequoia, Centennial, Columbus.”

Cloudburst Brewing Not My Problem (93)

“Unfiltered West Coasty IPA with Warrior, Amarillo, Strata, Citra, Cascade Cryo.”

Motosonora Brewing Fog Lights IPA (93)

“Somewhere between West Coast and Hazy lies the balance of juice and bitterness you will find in Fog Lights IPA.”

Eddyline Brewery Epic Day Double India Pale Ale (93)

“A complex malt bill with a platform that allows the pungent hops blend with notes of grapefruit, tropical fruit, pine, and resin to truly shine. This is sure to satisfy the thirst of the most aggressive hopheads while maintaining remarkable drinkability.”

Ahnapee Brewery Hippie Hoppy Hobo (93)

“Features Talus, Centennial, and Citra hops.”

Motosonora Brewing Victory or Death IPA (93)

“Tweaked with some dryness for the Arizona heat.”

Von Ebert Brewing Nothing Noble (93)

“Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Idaho 7, and Mosaic hops, and flavors of dank Southern Hemisphere berries.”

12 West Brewing Company Super Beaker (93)

“Citra- and Motueka-hopped, unfiltered tropical IPA.”

Incendiary Brewing Company Turn the Tide (93)

“West Coast IPA featuring Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, and Columbus dry hops.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Langdon IPA (93)

“Brewed with British and American malts and hops from New Zealand and Yakima Valley.”

Green Cheek Beer Company Brad Coast (93)

“Tasting notes? Squirt, watermelon candy, pink Pez, with a linger of regret.”

Unsung Brewing Company Sanctorium (93)

“Mosaic Incognito, Citra Incognito, Citra Cryo, Mosaic T90, Columbus Cryo.”

Two Roads Brewing Co Road 2 Ruin Double IPA (93)

“Assertively hop-centric. Brewed to have a lean malt character. Features six Pacific Northwest hop varieties.”

pFriem Family Brewers Citrus Zest IPA (93)

“Notes of melon and papaya and a zesty finish.”

Upslope Brewing Company - Flatiron Park West Coast IPA (93)

“Delivers citrus and pine flavors that dance with bright tropical fruit character while finishing dry with firm bitterness.”

Old Thunder Brewing False Kingdom (93)

“Our house IPA brewed with a blend of American hops.”

New Realm Brewing Más Macho (93)

"Tropical fruit, pronounced floral, citrus rind, and dank aromatics and flavors."

MadTree Brewing Company Citra High (93)

“Explore new worlds of flavor as two American hops collide to create waves of tropically dank flavors.”

Odell Brewing Mountain Standard (93)

Triple dry hopped with modern, American hops varieties, which bring hops aromas of pineapple, orange, and mango. The result is a drinkable IPA bursting with bright hops flavors, low bitterness, and a slight haze.

Three Weavers Hops Need Friends (94)

"Aggressive yet generously balanced upfront bitterness; bright grapefruit and lemon-rind finish."

Burial Beer Ritual Anonymity (94)

Modern American Pils, concocted of Pils foundation and primary fermentation, with the youth and boldness of American IPA."

Cinderlands Beer Co. HAHPS (94)

“Brewed with Yakima Valley Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe hops, and a lean grain bill.”

Russian River Brewing Company Pliny for President (2024) (94)

“A lower-ABV version of our regular PTE but with more hops.”

Break Even Beermakers The Head of Joaquin Murieta (94)

“Our iterative IPA built for balance and depth.”

Slice Beer Company Untold Prophecy (94)

“Hopped with Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Strata, Nectaron.”

Fonta Flora Brewery Your Tai (94)

“Dry-hopped with Amarillo, Mosaic, New Zealand Cascade, Riwaka.”

Girdwood Brewing Company Girdweird (94)

“The hops take center stage with a clean, slightly bitter finish, signature of a West Coast IPA.”

Maplewood Brewing Company Sidewalk Surfer (94)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with hand-selected Strata, Mosaic, and Chinook. Super peachy, resinous, and tropical.”

Hopewell Brewing Co Outside Voice (94)

“Notes of dank tropical fruit lead the way, followed by an undercurrent of citrus zest and piney bitterness.”

New Realm Brewing Jacked 'Squatch (94)

“Lotus and Strata hops for berry, tropical-fruit, grapefruit, citrus, and cannabis flavors.”

Hop Butcher For the World Destination Moon (94)

“Mosaic-, Chinook-, and Simcoe-hopped.”

Highland Park Brewery Mosaic Aerobics (94)

“Hopped entirely with Mosaic. Aromas of orange flower, pomelo, fresh mango.”

Moonraker Brewing Co. Outrigger (94)

“Pacific Northwest yeast and hops. Bright tropical notes and a touch of dankness.”

Highland Brewing Co Wishing Star Cold IPA (94)

“Strata hops shine with tropical citrus character.”

New Belgium Brewing Liquid Paradise IPA (94)

"Boasts a mélange of tropical notes to create a delicately bitter and extremely aromatic IPA."

Alvarado Street Mai Tai P. A. (94)

A drier ‘tropical’ IPA. Light on bitterness, heavy on hops aroma (from100 percent Mosaic hops), American 2-row malt. Notes of passion fruit, mango, and lychee.

TRVE Brewing Tunnel of Trees (95)

"Hopped and dry-hopped with Chinook, Centennial, and Citra."

Absolution Brewing Co Courage Double Dry Hopped IPA (95)

“Loaded with Mosaic, Amarillo CGX, Strata.”

Riverlands Brewing Company Drifting Canoe (95)

“North Star Pils, a bit of dextrin, Citra, Nectaron, Simcoe, Mosaic.”

Blackbird Brewery Chimcoe West Coast IPA (95)

“Mélange of Citra and Simcoe lends itself to a fruit-forward medley on the palate. Effervescent, dry finish.”

Burgeon Beer Company Treevana (95)

“Our flagship West Coast IPA carries a balanced bitterness boasting flavors of citrus, berry, and orange marmalade.”

Ecliptic Brewing Starburst IPA (95)

"Brewed with Amarillo, Azacca, Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops."

MadTree Brewing Entropic Theory (96)

"Huge aromas of orange, peach, and apricot. ...Smooth bitterness and soft mouthfeel as it delivers tropical-fruit flavors."

pFriem Family Brewers IPA (96)

"pFriem IPA builds on that legacy with big hops, huge citrus, and candy-like malt."

West Sixth Hop Static Channel 2 (96)

"Highly aromatic, hop-forward with notes of tropical fruits, stone fruit, berry, citrus, and pine."

Sunriver Brewing Critical Few (96)

“Clear and dry, with ample bitterness and an intense hop character. Expect pronounced notes of Blueberry Kush, Orange Crush, resinous evergreen, mango nectar.”

Alma Mader Brewing Pacific Portal (96)

“Heavily hopped with Oregon-grown Strata and Washington-grown Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe.”

Wise Man Brewing Pie on the Weekends (96)

“Fresh blueberries, a soft blanket of malt, level bitterness. Showcases Nelson Sauvin’s complementary accents of berry and crushed grape.”

Wayfinder Beer Chronokinetic Cold IPA (96)

“Juicy, tropical, citrus-lemon, mint, and a bit of dank.” 

Mason's Brewing Company Hipster Apocalypse (96)

“A hazy and juicy showcase for the Idaho 7 hop.”

Two Roads Brewing Company Road 2 Ruin (96)

“A big, hoppy IPA with plenty of bite! Our assertive, hops-centric double IPA has a lean malt backdrop and is brewed with four American hops varieties—Summit, Palisade, Cascade, and Magnum. Piney, citrus, floral, not-for-the-timid!”

Highland Park Brewery Timbo Pils (96)

“We took inspiration for this West Coast hoppy pilsner from both German pilsners and West Coast IPAs.”

Cellarmaker Mo’ Strata (97)

"Mosaic’s guava, tangerine, and pine elements team up perfectly to make this focused, dank, and fruity IPA."

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai (97)

"Citrusy, tropical, and balanced American IPA brewed with six hop varietals and dry-hopped with Simcoe."

Metazoa Brewing Hoppopotamus (97)

"A burst of floral bitterness from the Citra and Mosaic hops is balanced by a soft sweetness."

Fort George Brewery Pizza Pals (97)

“Packed with Nelson and Simcoe plus fancy malts for a balanced, snappy ‘American IPA.’”

Tenma Beer Project Sphere of Eternity (97)

“Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Mosaic 702, Citra. Big tropical fruit up front but finishes with that classic Mosaic dank quality.”

Alvarado Street Brewery Single Cone (97)

“Brewed with Mosaic, HBC 586, Riwaka. Tropical and light, but heavy on the hop flavor and aroma.”

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company West Coast Cartel (97)

“Collab with Cannonball Creek to help celebrate our 10th year in craft beer.”

Societe Brewing Company The Coachman (97)

“Intense peach and citrus hop aromas.”

AleSmith Brewing Co KickBackRelax (97)

“Packed with Mosaic and Citra, giving it notes of citrus and pineapple.”

Fremont Brewing Lush IPA (97)

Tropical hops reminiscent of lime, mango, and guava.”

4 Noses Brewing Company ’Bout Damn Time (97)

“West Coast IPA with bright, hoppy citrus flavors and aromas, and a crisp, assertive bitterness.”

Templin Family Brewing Ferda Double India Pale Ale (97)

“West Coast double India pale ale.”

Breakside Brewery Stay West IPA (98)

"Classic West Coast IPA—dank, citrusy, dry, and strong."

Gilman Brewing Quarter Panel (98)

"Massive tropical/dank/citrus aroma and flavor from... Amarillo, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops."

The Brew Kettle White Rajah (98)

"Huge notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and dankness on the nose, this IPA is dangerously smooth."

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Hopnosis (98)

“An innovative IPA brewed with coveted Cryo Hops pellets. We double dry hop this beer with varieties from the U.S. and New Zealand, creating an explosion of tropical fruit flavors including mango, passion fruit, white grape, and lychee.”

Fort George Brewery Java the Hop (2022) (98)

“Collaboration with Coava Coffee Roasters. Single hop, single bean featuring Rakau hops and Papua New Guinea Nichol Colbran Coffee.”

Wayfinder Beer Retro Gold West Coast IPA (98)

“Lean, assertive IPA with big aromatics. Clean and clear.”

Top Rung Brewing Company HDR #14 (98)

“Bright tropical-fruit and citrusy aromas and flavors with a big bite.”

Fremont Brewing Ollie IPA (98)

“Mango, guava, and pineapple tropical notes with citrus, stone fruit, melon, honey, and light pine.”

Breakside Brewery Wanderlust IPA (98)

“West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, and Summit.”

Cellarmaker Brewing Company Night of the Living Dank (98)

“Hopped with Citra Incognito, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Simcoe.”

North Park Beer Co. Hop-Fu! (98)

“Delivers a flying kick to your olfactory system!”

American Solera Terpy Triple (98)

“Triple IPA dry-hopped with Simcoe, Strata, Mosaic.”

Absolution Brewing Co Wicked 2023: The Symbiote (98)

“Modern West Coast triple IPA with Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops, two-row and Pilsner malt.”

Allusion Brewing Chasing Mavericks (98)

“West Coast–style double IPA brewed with Warrior, Chinook, Cascade, Columbus, Centennial. Clean, crisp malt finish with slight hop bite that is accompanied by hints of floral, citrus, pine in the taste and aroma.”

King Harbor Brewing Co Crew Provisions (98)

“With Mosaic, El Dorado, Amarillo hops. Pale-ale ABV, hopped like our IPAs.”

Grains of Wrath Crypt Keeper (99)

"Citra single-hop IPA with bright flavors and aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruit."

Highland Brewing AVL IPA (99)

This unfiltered American IPA is flush with notes of pineapple, mango, and grapefruit with a piney, resiny body. It features Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops.

Baere Brewing Company C3(i)PA (99)

“Our classic American IPA hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook.”

Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility Slam Dank IPA (99)

“Pink grapefruit, berry, orange zest, piney resin flavors.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Westbound IPA Reimagined (99)

“Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic Cryo, Citra Cryo. Collab with Ghost Town Brewing.”

Our Mutual Friend Brewing Time’s Arrow (99)

“West Coast IPA brewed with Colorado Malting Company malt and hopped with Idaho 7, Citra, and Colorado-grown Cascade hops.”

Finback Brewery Headspace (99)

“West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade.”

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Ruby Red Grapefruit Double Sunshine (99)

This special edition of our American DIPA is made with ruby-red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dank tropical aromas.

Russian River Brewing Pliny the Elder 2020 (99)

"Grapefruit, pine, lychee, mild dank quality."

Grains of Wrath Brewing Panopticon IPA (100)

“Bright and balanced with piney bitterness and a touch of dankness. Notes of juicy pineapple, honeydew melon, bright berries, passion fruit.”

Green Cheek Beer Company It Just Works (100)

“Cold IPA with Mosaic, Ekuanot, and Amarillo.”