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Ara Tropical IPA

Cervecería Gracia
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🌍 Costa Rica · American IPA · One of 355 American IPAs in hopIQ

Cervecería Gracia's flagship IPA, brewed since 2015 by founder Andrés Fabres in the Santa Ana canton outside San José. A rye-forward American IPA — two-row malt with a rye lift — hopped for tropical passion fruit, mango and papaya over a warm, spicy backbone. 6% ABV, 60 IBU, dry finish, hazy gold. Costa Rica's cult craft IPA.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
crisp
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ara Tropical 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.

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