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India Dormida

Casa Bruja Brewing Co.
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🌍 Panama · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

Named after the famous hill in Panama's Anton Valley. A classic IPA with assertive bitterness, tropical hop aroma, and a dry finish. Panama's first bottled IPA.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for India Dormida

Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting presentation. The head forms with moderate density and holds with steady retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually appealing cascade.

pale goldenclearsteady headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—papaya, mango, and passion fruit—layered with bright citrus and orange blossom. Edible hops provide a clean, resinous backbone without harshness. Subtle piney undertones round out an assertive yet balanced aromatic profile.

tropical fruitcitrus and orangefloral hoppyclean resin

Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing hop bitterness that develops into a complex interplay of tropical and citrus flavors. Mid-palate exhibits clean, dry characteristics with a light body that remains engaging. The bitterness persists without overwhelming, supported by restrained malt sweetness.

assertive bitternesstropical and citrusdry and crisplight-bodied

Finish

A dry, lingering finish with residual hop bitterness and a clean aftertaste. The refreshing quality carries through, leaving no cloying sweetness behind.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of India Dormida

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with India Dormida

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 tropical, hoppy, dry character as India Dormida will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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