What makes an India Pale Ale brewed on the East Coast stand out? In terms of style, West Coast IPAs are all about the hops. Most Atlantic IPAs are characterized by a stronger malt backbone that offsets the dominating hops presence. The result is a more balanced IPA, with the opportunity for a greater variety of flavors to shine through. In honor of IPA Day on August 1, click through to check out six of our favorites. When you're done, jump over to our post on West Coast IPAs to compare and contrast the two.