I've never tried an IPA but I bought some Snake Dog India Pale Ale last night. $9.99 for a six pack. Kinda pricey, but I think those were inflated liquor store prices. The first mouthful is almost spicy and very robust. The rest of the bottle is similar. It has a very hearty flavor, almost like a dinner of pot roast and mashed potatoes with gravy.
Out of five, I'd give it about a 4. Tasty but definitely not something I would drink every day. More of a holiday beer that you would bring as a gift. It beats the hell out of Heineken.
7.1% abv