Description
What is Imperial / Double IPA?
An Imperial or Double IPA is an intensely hoppy, full-bodied beer that has a higher alcohol content than the traditional India Pale Ale. This style of beer is characterized by a color that is straw to medium amber, 6.0%-8.4% alcohol, high aromas and flavors form hops but not overly bitter. the term ‘Imperial’ as coined in the 1800s as IPAs made in England but sent to Russia. Imperial IPAs have a complex flavor profile and usually have an alcohol content (somewhere around) 7.5% ABV or higher. They are brewed to be bigger and bolder than traditional IPAs, with a more intense hop character and higher bitterness. Imperial IPAs are generally quite aromatic, with a notable level of hop oils and resins, and they can often have a full mouthfeel due to the higher alcohol content.