The new BJCP Guidelines due out this month (maybe) will have several new IPA designations. First, the term IPA is not spelled out as this style never went to India, but represents a style "balance." The English India Pale Ale is separated out to the English style ales. The big addition will be the Specialty IPA category where you will find Black IPA, Brown IPA, White IPA, Rye IPA, Belgian IPA, and Red IPA. When entering your beer into a Homebrew Contest, you will state whether the Specialty IPA is a session, normal or double strength.
As of yet, there is not a Zima IPA. That one will have to go into Category 34c, Experimental Beer, if the draft guidelines are accepted.
As of yet, there is not a Zima IPA. That one will have to go into Category 34c, Experimental Beer, if the draft guidelines are accepted.