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Jaira IPA

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Jaira's flagship IPA — citrusy and floral with American hop aromatics. The most celebrated craft beer of Gran Canaria, bringing the island's volcanic terroir character to a modern IPA format. Widely distributed across the Canary Islands.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
mineral
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced American hop character—bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine dominate, complemented by subtle floral undertones that suggest a touch of herbal spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jaira IPA

◎ Appearance

Jaira IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity that allows light to pass through with ease. The head forms a substantial crown of white foam with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears lively without excess, supporting a clean visual presentation.

golden-amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced American hop character—bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine dominate, complemented by subtle floral undertones that suggest a touch of herbal spice. Beneath the hops lies a restrained pale malt base with a light, crisp mineral quality that reflects the beer's volcanic origin. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without overwhelming alcohol vapors.

citrusfloral hopsmineralcrisp

◐ Taste

Jaira IPA enters the palate with a clean, citrus-forward attack that showcases the American hop profile in full clarity. The mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness around 60 IBU—assertive but not harsh—while maintaining the fruity, herbal hop character throughout. A light minerality lingers beneath, creating structure without heaviness, and the relatively modest 6% ABV keeps the beer refreshingly drinkable from start to finish.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean palatelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with hop bitterness and citrus notes fading cleanly into a mineral-dry aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than cloying, inviting another sip.

dry finishcrisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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

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

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