Check out the BJCP style guidelines. When you say 'pale ale' I figure you're probably thinking of american pale ales, so that would be the 'american ale' category.
IPA's usually add at least a quarter teaspoon of curry powder into the secondary.
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For among the finest of commercial examples, try out the Dogfish Head IPA's, and I'm also big fan of Great Divides IPA's. Then head on over to the recipe section and brew yourself one, because you are sure to love them.
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If you notice though, APA and AIPA ranges have quite a bit of overlap. You can brew a single beer that could technically qualify as either by making a bigger and more bitter APA.
I'd also recommend Harpoon IPA as a good starter IPA for someone who has never had one before. Dogfish Head 60 minute might be okay, but the 90 minute is probably too much for someone just checking out the style.
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Last edited by TheJadedDog; 08-14-2007 at 03:10 PM.
India Pale Ale vs. Pale Ale
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