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Ambar IPA

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit character—tangerine and passionfruit notes predominate.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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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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