Invasion
Citrusy and tropical, Invasion is a 5.0% Pale Ale made as a session beer for long days of marauding, pillaging and pirating. Tampa Bay has fallen prey to a pirate invasion every year for well over 100 years, and Cigar City, founded there in 2009, decided that if it could not beat the pirates, it would join them.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Invasion
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, fruity character as Invasion will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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