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La Cumbre Elevated IPA

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New Mexico's defining IPA. 100 IBU of hop bitterness from Herkules, CTZ, Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra — with a complexity that transcends the bitterness. Dry, resinous and tropical. One of the highest-rated beers in the Southwest and La Cumbre's flagship for 15 years.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
piney
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose immediately showcases a complex hop bouquet dominated by bright citrus and pine notes, with distinct grapefruit and tropical fruit undertones from the seven-hop blend.
also:herbal,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Cumbre Elevated IPA

◎ Appearance

Elevated IPA presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, creamy white head forms with impressive retention, topped by fine carbonation that creates a lively visual presentation characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately showcases a complex hop bouquet dominated by bright citrus and pine notes, with distinct grapefruit and tropical fruit undertones from the seven-hop blend. Secondary floral and resinous characteristics emerge, creating an inviting and multidimensional aroma that promises the hop complexity to follow.

citrus-forwardpineygrapefruitresinous floral

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a bold, assertive hop presence with 100 IBUs of bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than overwhelm. Crisp citrus and tropical fruit flavors dance across the mid-palate, accompanied by a clean, dry malt backbone that provides essential balance and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

aggressively hoppycitrus-tropicalbalanced bitternessdry and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering pine and resinous notes that fade gracefully without harshness. A subtle grapefruit bitterness persists on the aftertaste, inviting another sip without fatiguing the palate.

drycleanlingering resin
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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, bitter, resinous character as La Cumbre Elevated IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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