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Ambar IPA

La Zaragozana
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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 377 American IPAs in hopIQ

La Zaragozana's modern IPA entry — hoppy and aromatic, bringing the historic Ambar brand into the craft era. Barcelona Beer Challenge Silver. Well-hopped with tropical and citrus notes and a clean bitter finish.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
herbal
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ambar IPA

Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation is evident throughout, with steady streams rising from the base. The color sits at the lighter end of the amber spectrum, befitting a modern, sessionable IPA.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit character—tangerine and passionfruit notes predominate. Herbal and floral notes from noble hops provide structure without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile. A subtle malt backbone sits underneath, adding warmth without sweetness.

citrus, tropicalherbal, floralEdelhopfen-driven

Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with immediately apparent hop bitterness balanced by moderate malt sweetness. Mid-palate develops a fuller citrus and orange character, with the tropical notes adding dimension and preventing harshness. The finish drives toward a dry, bitter conclusion without astringency.

hop-forwarddry bitternesscitrus-orange

Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a clean, bitter dryness that invites another sip. No lingering sweetness or roughness—just crisp hop character fading to a refreshing, empty palate.

clean, drycrisp fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ambar IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ambar IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Ambar IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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