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Cigar City Invasion Pale Ale

Cigar City Brewing
United States·American Pale Ale
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A sessionable pale ale built for the Florida climate. Citrus and floral hops over a clean, light malt base. Easy-drinking enough for a day at the beach, flavourful enough to notice.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon pith—layered with herbal, floral hop character.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cigar City Invasion Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar with good retention. Fine carbonation visible throughout the glass, creating a lively and inviting presentation. The beer holds its foam structure well, leaving delicate lacing as it is consumed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon pith—layered with herbal, floral hop character. A clean, neutral malt backbone provides subtle support without imposing grain sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and approachable, with no yeast-driven esters or oxidative notes.

citrus zestfloral hopsherbalclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and balanced, with citrus and light fruit flavors integrating seamlessly into the palate. Mid-palate maintains good structure from restrained noble-style bitterness (38 IBU) without harshness; the malt remains lean and refreshing rather than sweet or full. The finish is crisp, with lingering hop bitterness that fades cleanly.

balanced bitternesscitrus flavorlight bodysmooth entry

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish with moderate length; citrus notes persist briefly before yielding to a gentle hop bitterness. Leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishmoderate lengthlingering hops
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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