India Pale Lager (IPL)
India Pale Lager (IPL) is a hybrid style that combines the hop-forward character of an IPA with the clean, crisp fermentation profile of a lager. It typically features pronounced hop aroma and bitterness with a lighter, more refreshing body than its ale counterpart, achieved through cold fermentation with lager yeast. IPLs emerged in the craft beer movement of the early 2010s as brewers experimented with applying aggressive hopping techniques to traditional lager brewing methods.