Imperial India Pale Ale (IPA)

Overview

A very strong and very hoppy pale ale.

Vital Statistics

O.G.	1.070 – 1.090
F.G.	1.010 – 1.020
ABV	7.5 – 10.0 %
IBU	60 – 120
SRM	8 – 15
Volumes CO2	2.2 – 2.7

Statistics from [1] and [2]

Related Styles

Imperial IPA borrows the use of “Imperial” from Russian imperial stout except devoid of the historical connection to the Russian Imperial court. Imperial IPA is a stronger hoppier version of American IPA with some similarities to American barley wine in terms of both gravity and IBUs.

Brewing an Imperial IPA

Grains – Well modified pale malt optionally with some small amount of specialty grains.

Hops – Liberal use of hops of any origin at all stages of brewing including dry-hopping.

Yeast – American Ale yeast.

Water – Low carbonate content (soft water). Sulfate content may vary from low to moderately high.

References

1. ^ Beer Judge Certification Program style guide 14c http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style14.php#1c
2. ^ Hibbard, Mark. "A Primer on Priming." 1995. http://hbd.org/brewery/library/YPrimerMH.html