Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of La Cumbre Elevated IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Food Pairing
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