what makes an ipa a double ipa

[dan_man]

When does an ipa become a double or triple ipa? Is it just the higher abv or is there other factors?

 

[BrotherBock]

Alcohol. Which, consequently (it would seem), favors the use of even more hops.

 

[Silentdrinker]

When does an ipa become a double or triple ipa? Is it just the higher abv or is there other factors?

Ya, pretty munched a coined term for an "imperial" ipa.

And as mentioned the higher gravity yields a beer that needs more hops to balance out the extra malt. Even though they're higher IBU, IIPAs tend to be more balanced and seemingly smoother to the pallet.

I love me some IIPA.