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Cucapá Chupacabras Pale Ale

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Named after the legendary goat-sucking monster of Latin American folklore. Mexico's most famous craft Pale Ale — citrus and floral American hop character over a clean balanced malt base. Chupacabras proved that Mexicans wanted hop-forward craft beer alongside their cervezas.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes — grapefruit and orange zest — underpinned by delicate floral qualities characteristic of noble American hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cucapá Chupacabras Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a white head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The beer displays crisp carbonation evident in steady bubble streams rising through the body. Overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed pale ale.

golden-amberbright and clearwhite lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes — grapefruit and orange zest — underpinned by delicate floral qualities characteristic of noble American hops. A light, clean malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without overwhelming the aromatics. The overall bouquet is balanced and fresh, with no harsh edges or oxidative character.

citrus zestfloral hopsclean maltbright and fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a gentle malt sweetness that immediately gives way to assertive hop bitterness and citrus flavor. The mid-palate maintains hop presence with layered citrus and light floral undertones, while the malt foundation remains restrained but present. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing with a dry, slightly peppery character.

hoppy citrusbalanced malt sweetnessclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with lingering citrus notes and a subtle floral dryness. Aftertaste remains clean without astringency, allowing the beer's refreshing character to persist pleasantly on the palate.

citrus lingeringdry and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Cucapá Chupacabras Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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