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Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

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Named after the fast-paced Florida sport. Cigar City's flagship — a bold, citrus-forward IPA with grapefruit, orange peel and pine from American hops, firm malt backbone and a long dry bitter finish. Launched Cigar City to national recognition.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bold American hop character, prominent grapefruit and orange peel citrus notes that jump from the glass.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 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.

golden, clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ 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.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit, orange peelpiney, resinous

◐ 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.

hoppy, citrusydry finishfull-bodied

◑ 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.

long, dry bitterclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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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

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