American IPA (AIPA)

American IPAs are a type of beer that is characterized by its high hop content. Hops are the flowers of the hop plant, and they are used to add bitterness, aroma, and flavour to beer. American IPAs typically have a golden to amber colour, a medium to high body, and a moderate to high bitterness. They also often have a fruity or citrusy aroma from the hops.

American IPAs were first developed in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s. They were created as a way to make IPAs that were more flavourful and aromatic than the English IPAs that were popular at the time. American brewers used new hop varieties from the United States and New Zealand to create beers that were more hoppy and less malty than English IPAs.

American IPAs quickly became popular in the United States and around the world. They are now one of the most popular types of craft beer. There are many different American IPAs available, each with its own unique flavour profile. Some American IPAs are very hoppy, while others are more balanced between hops and malt.