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Xigantes

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A double hop addition of five varieties gives this American IPA a powerful aroma of tropical fruit, citrus and pine, with melon, apricot, pineapple and mandarin in the flavour. The toasted, hazelnut-like malt then takes over in aroma and taste, leading to a balanced finish. Xigantes uses Centennial, Simcoe, Citra, Columbus and Vic Secret and is part of the year-round range.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalnutty
fruity
tropical
nutty
citrusy
malty
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with a vibrant blend of tropical fruit—pineapple, melon, and apricot—layered with bright citrus and herbal pine notes from the five-variety hop bill.
also:hoppy,piney,peach
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Xigantes

◎ Appearance

Xigantes presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head forms quickly and maintains a tight, persistent collar that clings to the rim with good lacing on each sip.

pale goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a vibrant blend of tropical fruit—pineapple, melon, and apricot—layered with bright citrus and herbal pine notes from the five-variety hop bill. Beneath this aromatic intensity, toasted hazelnut and subtle roasted malt character emerge, grounding the profile with warm, nutty depth.

tropical fruitcitrus and pinetoasted hazelnutCentennial, Simcoe, Citra, Columbus, Vic Secret

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate fruity sweetness with mandarin and peach notes, progressing through a malt-forward mid-palate where toasted hazelnut and light roast flavors take prominence. The finish balances moderate bitterness with lingering tropical and citrus characters, maintaining crispness without harsh astringency.

fruity and tropicaltoasted malt backbonebalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the roasted malt gradually fading while citrus and pine fade into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harshness lingers; the beer concludes with an inviting, composed complexity.

dry and refreshingmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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About American IPA

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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.

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