I am an IPA fan as well. I enjoy sampling new ones when I am in different areas, but have rarely found any that i enjoy as much as my local ones. I live in a slightly less populated area so not a whole lot of competition. That being said, the best local brewery is Evolution (or just Evo as it is called here). There are a few others, but most notably is Dogfish Head. Not sure how widespread any recognition goes, but figured I would throw out a few names. Evo is more conservative and has a stable of a stout, red, ale, and a few IPAs, with some seasonal stuff thrown in. Dogfish is constantly putting out some new variety, with some interesting flavors. They have been around a bit longer with a bigger base so they have the budget to play. It does make for a great excuse to drink, having to try new releases! There are several others I really enjoy from my state of Maryland. It would be cool if we could swap beers from different parts of the world to share our favorites, but not sure how practical that is. If you come across one, feel free to ask and maybe I can give my suggestions as to what is best.