If you’re a craft beer enthusiast, chances are you’ll enjoy a tall glass of IPA. Known for its juicy, fruity​ yet bitter flavor profile, IPAs sparked the modern craft beer revolution in the late 1970s. The standard American IPA is a crowd favorite with the more popular brands coated in tropical-like flavors, embedded with the familiar bitter taste we all know and love.

Huma Lupa Licious IPA, Short’s Brewing Co.
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Derived from the hop plant called Humulus lupulus, the Huma Lupa Licious is sure to tickle your taste buds. The unique blend of Centennial, Columbus, Chinook, Cascade, and Palisade hop varietals give the drink it’s sharp taste, but nothing the additional hints of a sweet, malty flavor can’t mellow out.

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Masala Mama IPA, Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
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Made from a super secret blend of pure Indian spices, The Masala Mama IPA will give your taste buds quite the spicy sensation. Aside from the spice, sweet caramel malted flavor and citrus tastes tantalize taste buds to give you the standard IPA beverage like any other! This one is perfect for any time of the year and is enjoyed with foods that share a similar kick.

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Legitimacy, Hill Farmstead Brewery
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Time to hit the beach? Debating what beverages to bring along? Legitimacy holds a light yellow appearance, matching the fruity and citrusy background flavors. More specifically flavors of orange and juicy grapefruit dance in your mouth! Yum! You will more than likely enjoy this beverage as a cold summer drink of choice.

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Galaxy, Other Half Brewing Co.
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To infinity and beyond! Yet another citrus packed choice, Galaxy boasts a darker appearance with a complex, fruity palate. Consisting of kiwi, mango, and papaya flavors, Galaxy reaches for the stars and our hearts. Easy to drink, this sultry beer just may be your new favorite drink!

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Todd the Axe Man, Surly Brewing Company
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Calling all metal fans! Named for thrash metal guitarist, Todd Haug, Todd the Axe Man is ready to rock. With a creamy carbonated texture, this beer is a melody of multiple tropical flavors and caramel malts balanced by citrus and bitter notes. Your tongue will surely be strumming in tune to Todd the Axe Man!

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