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An IPA is a craft beer with a high concentration of hops and a color that ranges from golden to amber. They're known for having a strong flavor, which makes them popular among beer drinkers around the world. Their taste is based on the manufacturer's brewing process. Some of the most common flavor profiles in an IPA are floral, bitter, citrus, fruity, herbal, earthy, and piney notes; many flavors and flavor combinations are possible.

IPAs usually have a higher alcohol content because brewers add malt to bring in some sweetness and help balance the high amount of hops used in the brewing process. The hops provide a wealth of flavor, but they also tend to add a bitter taste to IPAs. You might also notice that they smell delicious compared to other types of beer because IPAs are dry-hopped, meaning that brewers usually let the whole hops sit in fermenting beer to make IPAs. This method brings out the fruity and sweet scents and flavors of the hops.

Consider what kind of flavor profile you'd like in your beer. If you'd like something a bit sweeter with hints of fruit, consider a New England-style IPA, such as Samuel Adams New England IPA. On the other hand, if you prefer a piny flavor in your IPA, look for a West Coast IPA, such as Green Flash West Coast IPA. Some people associate a higher concentration of hops with a bitter flavor, but brewers have experimented with a variety of brewing methods, some of which bring out the flavor of hops without the bitterness. 

If you're interested in an IPA with more or less bitterness, look at the International Bittering Units (IBU). A higher IBU level typically means that your IPA will taste more bitter. IPAs are usually between 40-60 IBUs, depending on how they're brewed. Some IPAs go as high as 1000 IBUs, although this isn't common. Measuring with IBUs isn't perfect, but it can help you select an IPA that may taste less bitter. English IPAs, such as East India IPA from Brooklyn Brewery, also tend to be less bitter than American IPAs, such as Stone IPA from Stone Brewing Company.  

Another important factor to consider is how much alcohol content you'd like to have in your IPA. A double or imperial IPA, such as SweetWater Trainwreck Hazy Double IPA, has a higher alcohol content. Double IPAs also have a higher concentration of hops and malt, which comes with a stronger flavor. If you're not accustomed to the taste of IPAs, consider a session IPA like Founder's All Day IPA, which has a lower alcohol content, before trying a double or triple IPA.