India Pale Ales are the quintessential American craft-beer
style. Every brewery worth its hops makes an IPA, and it's a
measure by which craft breweries can be compared.  Characterized
by higher levels of alcohol and hop bitterness, there's wide
latitude as to what constitutes an American-style IPA. Brewers
utilize a variety of American hops such as Chinook, Cascade and
Centennial, which lend a more intense flavor and aroma to the
beer than European or noble hops. By adding hop additions at
various stages of the brewing process, brewers are able to build
a beer that's distinctly unique yet united in its hop-forward
flavor profile.  And it seems that there are no limits to how
far brewers are willing to push the style in terms of intensity
-- or to how far hopheads will go in their appreciation of the
style. Founded last year, IPA Day on Aug. 2 is an effort to
bring together fans online and in person to celebrate one of
craft brewing's most iconic styles with events, tastings,
dinners and other IPA Day celebra