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La Cumbre Elevated IPA

La Cumbre Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 35 American IPAs in hopIQ

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%
IBU
100
SRM
golden8

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

hoppy
87%
bitter
75%
citrus
63%
pine
50%
dry
50%
crisp
50%
medium-bodied
38%
clean finish
38%
grapefruit
38%
tropical
25%
floral
25%
resin
25%

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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 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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