Collection: IPA

IPA remains one of the defining styles of modern craft beer, built around bold hop character, expressive aroma and constant reinvention. From crisp West Coast IPA to juicy hazy styles and stronger Double IPA, these are beers centred on freshness, bitterness and saturated hop flavour.

IPA, or India Pale Ale, has become one of the defining styles in modern craft beer, known for expressive hop aroma, bold flavour and an enormous range of interpretations. Originally developed in Britain as a heavily hopped pale ale for export, IPA was later reimagined by American craft brewers before evolving into countless modern styles ranging from crisp West Coast IPA to hazy New England IPA and higher-strength Double IPA.

Hops remain central to the style, contributing flavours and aromas that can range from citrus, grapefruit and pine to tropical fruit, resin, stone fruit and dank herbal character depending on hop variety and brewing approach. Modern brewing techniques such as dry hopping and softer water profiles have helped push IPA towards increasingly aromatic and fruit-forward expressions while still retaining bitterness and structure.

Our IPA range focuses on fresh, hop-forward beer from the UK, Europe and beyond, including hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, sessionable pale ale and stronger imperial styles from some of the most respected modern breweries. Alongside juicy tropical fruit-driven beers, the collection also includes cleaner and more bitter classic IPA styles with sharper hop definition and greater resinous character.

Expect soft mango, peach and citrus in hazy modern interpretations alongside grapefruit bitterness, pine and dank hop intensity in more traditional West Coast-inspired beers. Whether you prefer clean and bitter IPA, softer New England styles or stronger Double IPA releases, this remains one of the most exciting and constantly evolving categories in modern beer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IPA?

IPA stands for India Pale Ale, a hop-forward style of beer known for its strong aroma, bitterness and bold flavour profile.

Why is it called India Pale Ale?

The name comes from its historical origin, when heavily hopped pale ales were brewed in England to survive long sea journeys to India during the British colonial era.

What does IPA beer taste like?

IPAs are typically bold and aromatic, with strong hop-driven flavours such as citrus, tropical fruit, pine and floral notes, often balanced by a light malt sweetness.

What makes an IPA different from other beers?

IPAs are defined by a higher hop content, which gives them more bitterness and aroma compared to many other beer styles, especially lagers and lighter ales.

Are all IPAs bitter?

Not always. While traditional IPAs can be quite bitter, modern styles range from very bitter West Coast IPAs to softer, juicier New England (hazy) IPAs.

What are the main types of IPA?

Common IPA styles include West Coast IPA, New England IPA (NEIPA), Session IPA, Double IPA (DIPA) and Triple IPA (TIPA), each with different strength and flavour intensity.

How strong is an IPA?

Most IPAs sit around 5%–8% ABV, with stronger versions like Double or Triple IPAs reaching 7.5%–10%+ depending on the brewery.

What food pairs well with IPA?

IPAs pair well with spicy food, burgers, grilled meats, curries and strong cheeses, as their bitterness and aroma cut through rich flavours.