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Victoria Vendeja

Cervezas Victoria 1928
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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 358 American IPAs in hopIQ

An IPA from Málaga, named after the vendejas — the women who packed the harvest for export in the 1800s and made Málaga the country's second largest commercial port. Mango and citrus lead the glass, clearly fruit-forward; at 38 IBU the bitterness stays in check and lets the fruit run. At 5.2 percent, an IPA of southern character — serve at five to seven degrees.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

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
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Victoria Vendeja

Appearance

Light golden-amber hue, clean and bright under good light. Fine white head forms readily and persists with delicate lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

light goldenbright clarityfine white headcrisp carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit, immediately tropical and inviting. Citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layer beneath, supported by a subtle herbal edge from noble hops. No aggressive resin or pine; the aromatic profile remains fruit-forward and clean.

ripe mangocitrus zesttropical fruitherbal hop notes

Taste

The palate opens soft and fruity, with mango and passionfruit flavors establishing the core. Citric acidity adds brightness without harshness. Bitterness emerges gently at mid-palate—balanced rather than dominant—allowing the fruit to remain the focal point throughout. Body is light and refreshing, never cloying.

tropical fruit forwardgentle bitternessbright citric acidlight-bodied

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading smoothly from fruit into a dry, slightly herbal fade. No residual sweetness or astringency lingers.

clean dry finishshort fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Victoria Vendeja

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 Victoria Vendeja

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 fruity, citrusy, hoppy character as Victoria Vendeja will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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