Type of alcoholic beverage that originated in the U.K., despite its name

IPA

Think of a hoppy beer style whose initials might suggest a different country entirely.

This clue plays on the fact that "IPA" stands for India Pale Ale, a beer style that actually began in England in the 19th century. The name is misleading because it was brewed stronger to survive the long ship journey to British colonies in India, not because it originated there. The wordplay hints at the irony—it’s a British beer despite the "India" in its name.