There’s no denying India Pale Ale’s popularity among American drinkers. Brewed in numerous substyles, the category has won over beer lovers with its hop-forward profile and tropical fruit flavors. And while the sheer number of bitter brews on the market right now might be an annoyance to some, the IPA isn’t likely to fall out of favor any time soon. According to the Chicago-based data firm IRI, IPAs are the primary drivers of growth in the craft beer industry and account for 44.37 percent of the overall market share.
Given the dominance of the category, we consulted BeerAdvocate’s list of top-rated beers to determine the most popular IPA in every state. As a baseline, only beers with over 100 reviews on the platform were considered. While the hazy IPA craze might be finding equilibrium after skyrocketing in popularity in the mid-2010s, the style remains a favorite of many Americans, with 18 states claiming it as their preferred brew. Equally as popular are Imperial IPAs — the top choice in 18 states as well — a stat that reinforces the ongoing trend of high-ABV beers.
Curious to see if your favorite IPA made the cut? Keep reading to discover each state’s highest-rated IPA, according to Beer Advocate.
Ed. Note: The ratings cutoff was based on data from each state’s Top-Rated Beer page and not the beer’s profile page, which may be lower in some cases.
State
Beer
Alabama
Hitchhiker
Good People Brewing Company
IPA – American | 7.40%
Alaska
Galaxy White IPA
Anchorage Brewing Company
IPA – Belgian | 7.00%
Arizona
Tower Station IPA
Mother Road Brewery
IPA – American | 7.30%
Arkansas
Presidential IPA
Diamond Bear Brewing Company
IPA – American | 6.20%
California
Pliny The Younger
Russian River Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 10.25%
Colorado
Juicy Bits – Double Dry-Hopped
WeldWerks Brewing Co.
IPA – New England | 6.70%
Connecticut
Locust Reign
New England Brewing Co.
IPA – New England | 8.20%
Delaware
120 Minute IPA – Utopias Barrel-Aged
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
IPA – Imperial | 17.00%
District of Columbia
On The Wings Of Armageddon
DC Brau Brewing Co.
IPA – Imperial | 9.20%
Florida
Zote
Calusa Brewing
IPA – New England | 7.50%
Georgia
Tropicália
Creature Comforts
IPA – America | 6.60%
Hawaii
Double Overhead Double IPA
Maui Brewing Co.
IPA – Imperial | 8.50%
Idaho
Dagger Falls
Sockeye Grill & Brewery
IPA – American | 6.50%
Illinois
Emerald Grouper
Pipeworks Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 9.50%
Indiana
Permanent Funeral
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
IPA – Imperial | 10.50%
Iowa
King Sue
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 7.80%
Kansas
Stormchaser
Free State Brewing Co.
IPA – American | 5.90%
Kentucky
Heller Heaven Double IPA
West Sixth Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 9.50%
Louisiana
Ghost In The Machine – Double Dry-Hopped
Parish Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 8.50%
Maine
Dinner
Maine Beer Company
IPA – Imperial | 8.20%
Maryland
Hyde
RAR Brewing (Real Ale Revival)
IPA – New England | 6.40%
Massachusetts
King Julius
Tree House Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 8.20%
Michigan
Hopslam Ale
Bell’s Brewery – Eccentric Café & General Store
IPA – Imperial | 10.00%
Minnesota
Abrasive Ale
Surly Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 9.20%
Mississippi
Crowd Control
Southern Prohibition Brewing
IPA – Imperial | 8.00%
Missouri
OJ Run
Narrow Gauge Brewing
IPA – New England | 8.60%
Montana
Tumbleweed
Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
IPA – English | 6.60%
Nebraska
HopAnomaly – Reserve Series Aged in French Oak Chardonnay Barrels
Nebraska Brewing Company Production Brewery & Tap Room
IPA – Belgian | 10.60%
Nevada
Disco Ninja
Revision Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 7.00%
New Hampshire
IPA
Stoneface Brewing Co.
IPA – American | 7.20%
New Jersey
Party Wave
Kane Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 7.40%
New Mexico
Project Dank
La Cumbre Brewing Co.
IPA – American | 7.50%
New York
4th Anniversary
Other Half Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 10.00%
North Carolina
Citraquench’l
Heist Brewery
IPA – New England | 7.10%
North Dakota
Freak Parade
Drekker Brewing Company
IPA – New England | 8.20%
Ohio
Dragonsaddle
Hoof Hearted Company
IPA – New England | 11.50%
Oklahoma
Alpha Hive Double IPA
COOP Ale Works
IPA – Imperial | 8.90%
Oregon
Notorious Triple IPA
Boneyard Beer Company
IPA – Imperial | 11.50%
Pennsylvania
Albatross
Brew Gentlemen
IPA – New England | 8.00%
Rhode Island
The Chosen One
Tilted Barn Brewery
IPA – New England | 8.50%
South Carolina
Boy King
COAST Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 9.70%
South Dakota
11th Hour IPA
Crow Peak Brewing
IPA – American | 6.50%
Tennessee
Attention Please!
Bearded Iris Brewing
IPA – New England | 8.20%
Texas
Yellow Rose
The Lone Pint Brewery
IPA – American | 6.80%
Utah
Hop Nosh IPA
Uinta Brewing Company
IPA – American | 7.30%
Vermont
Heady Topper
The Alchemist
IPA – New England | 8.00%
Virginia
Double Orange Starfish
Aslin Beer Company
IPA – New England | 8.30%
Washington
Blimey That’s Bitter!
Reuben’s Brews
IPA – Imperial | 10.50%
West Virginia
Devil Anse IPA
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
IPA – American | 6.90%
Wisconsin
Thumbprint Scream IIPA
New Glarus Brewing Company
IPA – Imperial | 9.00%
Wyoming
2×4 DIPA
Melvin Brewing
IPA – Imperial | 9.90%
*Image retrieved from @mainebeerco on Instagram
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