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Cierzo IPA

Cierzo Brewing
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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 376 American IPAs in hopIQ

The flagship IPA of Zaragoza's pioneer craft brewery — named after Aragón's defining north wind. Bold, aromatic, and clean with citrus and pine character. The beer that launched Zaragoza's craft revolution from the heart of the old town.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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 and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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
floral
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cierzo IPA

Appearance

Cierzo presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a thin white head that settles to a delicate lace. The beer displays fine, persistent carbonation that catches light through the glass. A clean, well-defined pour suggests careful conditioning and balanced carbonation levels.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over pronounced pine resin character. Floral undertones emerge beneath the hop-forward aromatics, with a subtle herbal spice that adds complexity. Light biscuit and pale Malz notes provide a clean, supporting foundation without dominating the profile.

citrus-forwardpine resinfloral spiceclean malt base

Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with immediate citrus and pine flavors that define the mid-palate. The bittering is firm but not harsh, integrating well with the hop character to create a balanced, dry sensation across the tongue. A light, grainy Malz sweetness provides structure without masking the noble hop expression that drives this beer.

citrus bitepine finishfirm bitternessdry palate

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively quick, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading to a dry, slightly astringent aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains—the beer concludes with refreshing clarity and a hop-driven farewell.

dry finishhoppy aftertastecrisp departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cierzo 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 Cierzo 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 Cierzo IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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