answer:It stands for India Pale Ale. IPA is a version of Pale Ale, which is **** brewed with pale colored malt, and typically more hops for a sharp, clean bitter taste. Back in the 18th century, **** brewed in Britain was shipped around in barrels via ocean, but when they starting shipping the barrels to India, the **** would spoil because of the rapid temperature changes, and the distance of the voyage. They discovered that by adding extra hops (a main ingredient in **** known for giving **** a pale complexion) mixed with alcohol could increase the time it would take before the **** would spoil. Therefore, this extra hoppy type of pale ale was nicknamed India Pale Ale due to it being brewed specifically for its voyages to India.