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Cucapá Runaway IPA

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Cucapá's boldest beer — American hops with citrus and pine over a firm bitter backbone. Runaway IPA is Mexico's original craft IPA: the beer that made Mexicali famous in the brewing world.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by American hop character: bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange zest layer over pronounced pine and resinous undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cucapá Runaway IPA

◎ Appearance

Runaway IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, off-white head forms on the pour and maintains moderate retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass. The beer exhibits lively carbonation evident in persistent streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by American hop character: bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange zest layer over pronounced pine and resinous undertones. A light malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without obscuring the assertive hop aromatics, creating a fresh and inviting first impression.

citrus zestpine resinAmerican hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and hop bitterness that immediately command attention. Mid-palate develops layered flavors of pine and grapefruit alongside a firm, well-integrated bitterness that carries through without harshness. The finish is dry and snappy, with lingering hop character and minimal residual sweetness.

citrus forwardpineydry bitterclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with persistent hop bitterness and subtle pine notes that gradually fade. A clean, crisp conclusion leaves the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

hoppy aftertastedrylingering
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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Food Pairing

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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

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

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