The Highest-Rated IPA in Every State (2022) [MAP]

In its wide variety of kinds, the India Pale Ale is most extensively defined by its bitter taste and flexible, hoppy fruit tastes. Among craft beer fans, the IPA is perhaps the most popular beer design. In regards to production, in 2015 IPAs represented over 30 percent of all craft beer produced and continued to be the dominant design cost breweries throughout the nation, according to theBrewers Association But which brand names and breweries do beer drinkers like the most?

To figure out the most popular IPA in every state, VinePair sought advice from BeerAdvocate’s top-rated beers and chosen the leading IPA with over 100 votes. Of the many designs of IPAs offered, the most enjoyed by Americans are extremely Imperial IPAs and New England IPAs, which declare the leading area in 37 of the 50 states.

Curious to see how your preferred IPA compares to others around the nation? Read on to find the highest-rated IPA in each state.

Ed Note: The scores cutoff was based upon information from each state’s Top Rated Beers page, not the beer’s profile page, which in many cases might be lower.

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