Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and vivid transparency. The head forms quickly and holds with good retention, displaying fine and persistent lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presentation.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold American hop character, prominent grapefruit and orange peel citrus notes that jump from the glass. Underlying pine and resinous hop complexity develop alongside a clean, understated malt sweetness that provides backbone without dominance.

◐ Taste

Crisp and citrus-driven on entry, with grapefruit and orange flavors developing immediately across the palate. A firm malt foundation delivers balanced sweetness and body, while pine and hop bitterness build steadily toward the mid-palate, creating complexity without harshness.

◑ Finish

The finish is long, dry, and decisively bitter—characteristic of the style. The bitterness lingers cleanly without astringency, leaving a refreshing aftertaste of pine and citrus zest.

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.