Best-rated IPAs and NEIPAs of 2023
When it comes to India Pale Ale (IPA) and New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA), 2023 has been a remarkable year. Craft brewers around the world have been pushing boundaries, creating stunning examples of these hop-heavy styles. Using the ratings from the popular beer app, Pint Please, we’ve compiled a list of this year’s standout IPA and NEIPA offerings. From well-known breweries to hidden gems, let’s dive into the 2023’s top-rated IPAs and NEIPAs.
India Pale Ales and New England India Pale Ales are the two most popular beer styles of the new beers that breweries are currently brewing. As our previous study showed, IPA and NEIPA are the hottest styles and get most love from the breweries.
The IPA, known for its strong hop flavor and higher alcohol content, has long been a favorite of craft beer enthusiasts. Its broad style allows for endless variations, from the resinous and bitter West Coast IPAs to the balanced and citrusy East Coast versions.
The NEIPA, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant to the beer scene. Characterized by its hazy appearance, juicy flavor profile, and softer bitterness compared to traditional IPAs, NEIPAs have been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few years. Their fruit-forward flavor and creamy mouthfeel have made them a hit among those who might not typically enjoy the assertive bitterness of a traditional IPA.
Data from Pint Please confirms the power of the “hop revolution” in modern brewing. As craft brewers continue to experiment and push the boundaries of these styles, it’s clear that the world’s thirst for IPAs and NEIPAs is not waning. For beer lovers, this means we can look forward to more creative, flavorful, and exciting brews in these styles in the years to come.
Best rated India Pale Ale and New England India Pale Ale of 2023
In the first five months of 2023, we dug into the ratings submitted to the Pint Please app, seeking to understand the trends in IPA and NEIPA preferences. We discovered that all the beers in our top 20 list sport an alcohol content between 5.0% and 7.0% ABV, illustrating a preference for moderately strong brews. The first beer to break this pattern is La Cristal IPA, with an ABV of 4.7%, placing a respectable 46th on our list.
This roundup of top-rated IPAs and NEIPAs focuses predominantly on Europe, aligning with Pint Please’s primary market. The European craft beer scene is vibrant and diverse, and this is reflected in the variety and quality of the beers rated.
A standout in our analysis is the Finnish brewery Salama Brewing Company. After being crowned the best Finnish brewery based on Pint Please ratings in 2022, Salama continues to impress in 2023. Its recent release, Ultraviolet 5, leads the pack, affirming the brewery’s commitment to quality and innovation.
| Rank | Beer | Brewery | Country | ABV % | Style | Rating 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ultraviolet 5 | Salama Brewing Company | Finland | 6.5 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.873 ⭐ |
| 2. | Yankee Trouble | Brique House Brewery | France | 6.5 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.801 ⭐ |
| 3. | IPA Citra Galactique | Brasserie Du Grand Paris | France | 6.5 % | India Pale Ale | 3.763 ⭐ |
| 4. | Fake It Til You Kveik It | Stigbergets Bryggeri | Sweden | 6.8 % | India Pale Ale | 3.763 ⭐ |
| 5. | Närhen Munat | Panimoyhtiö Tuju | Finland | 7.0 % | India Pale Ale | 3.755 ⭐ |
| 6. | Crank The Juice | Brouwerij De Moersleutel | Netherlands | 5.5 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.752 ⭐ |
| 7. | Cool Jazz | La Débauche | France | 6.0 % | India Pale Ale | 3.734 ⭐ |
| 8. | Silk Road | BrewDog | Scotland | 6.5 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.716 ⭐ |
| 9. | Don’t Panic | Brasserie Sainte Cru | France | 6.5 % | India Pale Ale | 3.711 ⭐ |
| 10. | Whirl Domination | To Øl | Denmark | 6.2 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.710 ⭐ |
| 11. | Good Boy IPA | La Débauche | France | 6.0 % | India Pale Ale | 3.708 ⭐ |
| 12. | Stereo Mono Strata | To Øl | Denmark | 6.0 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.699 ⭐ |
| 13. | Super 8 IPA | Brouwerij Haacht | Belgium | 6.0 % | India Pale Ale | 3.688 ⭐ |
| 14. | Naantalin Eeppinen IPA | Mallassepät | Finland | 5.0 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.684 ⭐ |
| 15. | Hyllipan IPA | Hyllie Bryggeri | Sweden | 6.5 % | India Pale Ale | 3.666 ⭐ |
| 16. | Hellfest | Brasserie Mélusine | France | 6.6 % | India Pale Ale | 3.659 ⭐ |
| 17. | Hazy Jane Guava | BrewDog | Scotland | 5.0 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.636 ⭐ |
| 18. | Electro | Dugges Bryggeri | Sweden | 7.5 % | India Pale Ale | 3.635 ⭐ |
| 19. | Belphégor | La Débauche | France | 6.5 % | New England IPA / Hazy IPA | 3.626 ⭐ |
| 20. | La Débauche IPA | La Débauche | France | 6.0 % | India Pale Ale | 3.620 ⭐ |
We will delve deeper into the specific ingredients that set these IPAs and NEIPAs apart in an upcoming blog post. There, we’ll explore the selection of hops and malts that contribute to the exceptional flavor profiles and high ratings of top rated brews. So, stay tuned for a more detailed analysis of what’s inside these top-rated beers.
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