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Top rated ipa beer
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Best overallPliny the Elder
A benchmark double IPA with intense hop aroma and balanced bitterness, highly rated by critics and widely sought after.
- Exceptional hop complexity
- Perfect balance
- Highly acclaimed
- Limited availability
- Premium price
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Best double IPA BUTTERFLY BAKERY OF VERMONTHeady Topper
A legendary Vermont double IPA with a huge juicy hop profile and smooth finish, often rated top in its class.
- Intense hop flavor
- Smooth drinkability
- Cult following
- Hard to find outside Vermont
- Expensive
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Best New England IPA Julius MeinlJulius
A hazy IPA bursting with citrus and tropical fruit notes, known for its velvety mouthfeel and exceptional freshness.
- Intense fruitiness
- Smooth texture
- Top-rated haze
- Very limited distribution
- Only available at brewery
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Best value Gilmore GirlsAlien Church
A well-rounded IPA with bright hop character and a clean finish, offering great quality at a reasonable price.
- Affordable
- Clean hop profile
- Widely available
- Less complex than top-tier
- Moderate popularity
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Best widely available Ballast PointSculpin IPA
A classic West Coast IPA with bold grapefruit and pine notes, consistent quality and found in many stores.
- Nationally distributed
- Consistent flavor
- Good value
- Not as trendy
- Can be too bitter for some
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Best budget pick KISRELResin
A high-alcohol double IPA with resinous hop character and a malty backbone, punchy and affordable.
- High ABV for price
- Bold hop flavor
- Affordable
- Bitterness can be harsh
- Limited complexity