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Costa Este goes back to a day in Altea in May 2017 with Javier Zornoza of Brew & Roll from Pamplona, when the two set out to make a New England IPA. Today it is one of the most requested beers on tap in the brewery's taproom. A high share of oats and wheat makes it pale yellow and very hazy under a fluffy white head. The nose is a burst of mango, pineapple and passion fruit with sweet, juice-like citrus. The palate is silky and almost creamy, with very low bitterness and a juicy finish.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalwheatcitrusy
tropical
wheat
citrusy
juicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a vibrant tropical fruit profile dominated by mango, pineapple, and passion fruit notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Costa Este

◎ Appearance

Costa Este presents a pale yellow hue with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of its high oat and wheat content. A fluffy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with good retention, creating fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The suspension of yeast and grain proteins creates an inviting, opaque appearance that signals the style's defining aesthetic.

pale yellowhazy, turbidfluffy white headgood retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a vibrant tropical fruit profile dominated by mango, pineapple, and passion fruit notes. Beneath the fruit lies a sweet, juice-like citrus character that reinforces the beer's approachable and refreshing nature. The overall aromatic impression is clean and bright, with hop-derived esters taking center stage while any malt backbone remains subtle and supportive.

tropical fruitmango, pineapple, passion fruitjuicy citrusclean hop esters

◐ Taste

The palate is notably soft and almost creamy, with the high proportion of oats and wheat contributing to a silky mouthfeel. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the juicy fruit character to dominate from entry through mid-palate without assertive hop bite. The flavor remains integrated and balanced, with sweetness and fruitiness supporting the beer's overall drinkability.

silky, creamy bodylow bitternessjuicy finishfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and juicy, with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer concludes with minimal harshness or astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

juicy, dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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