Top Picks for Flavored IPA

Bright dark copper color. Roasted aromas and flavors of cold brew coffee and toasted chocolate coffee cake with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, delightful, long finish with nuances of pepper, nutskin, and radicchio finish. A super successful marriage of dark roasted artisan coffee and IPA.

Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit sorbet, lemon scone, and white grape with a satiny, lively, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, appealing, long finish evoking overtones of peppered greens, grapefruit peel, and peppercorn muffin finish. A great, invigorating grapefruit IPA that is sure to please.

Hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of mango, cannabis, caramel, bubble gum, clove, and ground pepper with a satiny, lively, effervescent, fruity medium body and a tingling, layered, medium-long finish with notes of brazil nut and orange pith finish. A bold IPA with big notes of hops and fruit underlined by gentle spice.

Minutely hazy gold color. Aromas of orange zest, frosted orange cake, and pine sap and resin with a supple, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, very long bitter orange, rapini, rye toast, and pepper finish. A juicy and astringent IPA with a nice hint of bitter orange.

Clear deep amber color. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit marmalade on toast and sweet potato chips with a supple, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish with suggestions of pine, peppered greens, and grapefruit zest and juice finish. A solid, even, malty grapefruit IPA that will cover a lot of bases.

Bright copper color. Aromas and flavors of candied citrus, panettone with almond icing, and ripe mango with a satiny, crisp, effervescent, dryish medium body and a peppery, medium-length finish revealing impressions of raw radish and arugula finish. A rich and fruity IPA with dry and bitter finish; a flavorful IPA for the holidays.

Brilliant golden amber color. Aromas of papaya-mango salsa and edible flowers, pineapple cream danish, chive and herb blend, and sweet potato with a silky, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish medium body and a seamless, odd, carefree yams with mint, coconut-date bar, endive, and nutskin finish. A subtle flavored IPA that is a pleasure to drink.

Cloudy copper color. Aromas and flavors of toasted berry custard pastry, roasted yams and corn, dried herbs, and squash stew with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish manifesting elements of pretzel bread pudding, pine grilled citrus, blueberry chutney on rye, and radicchio finish. A subtly flavored berry IPA that retains the attractive citrus and pepper character of the hops.

Clear gold color. Aromas and flavors of orange marmalade/peel, apricot skins, green onion root, and croissant with a soft, crisp, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish imparting nuances of wheat cracker, fig Newton (cookie part), and dried grapefruit finish. A easy drinking citrusy IPA.

Hazy color. Aromas and flavors of mixed berry coulis, grape jam on raisin toast, lime sherbet, and artichoke hearts with a supple, crisp, finely carbonated, fruity medium body and an amusing, medium-length finish with notes of cornbread cakes and grape sherbet finish. A tasty lightly grapey ale with a fun appeal.