Jai Alai Light
Bold nectarine meets fresh orange zest and aromatic lime leaf in this Light IPA, which Cigar City describes as a modern, balanced take on the style. At 4% ABV it keeps the strength low, and it stands as a year-round beer from the Tampa brewery founded in 2009, sharing its name with the Jai Alai IPA.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Jai Alai Light
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, light, orange character as Jai Alai Light will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.







