American-Style Imperial or Double India Pale Ale Style
- Color: Straw to medium amber
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Haze created by dry hopping is allowable at any temperature.
- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium pale malt character is typical. Low pale caramel malt character may be present.
- Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is very high. Hop character should be fresh and evident, derived from any variety of hops. Hop flavor should not be harsh.
- Perceived Bitterness: Very high but not harsh
- Fermentation Characteristics: Alcohol content is medium-high to high and evident. Fruity esters are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Medium to full
- Additional notes: This style of beer should exhibit the fresh character of hops. Oxidized or aged character should not be present. Versions of this style brewed with darker malts, non-traditional ale yeasts, fruits, spices or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ales.
American-Style Imperial or Double India Pale Ale Vital Statistics
- Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.070-1.100 (17.1-23.7 °Plato)
- Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)
- Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 6.0%-8.4% (7.6%-10.6%)
- Bitterness (IBU) 65-100
- Color SRM (EBC) 2-9(4-18 EBC)
2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.