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Magic Hops

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Pyrene's signature NEIPA — herbaceous and citrusy with aromatic hop notes from the Pyrenean brewing tradition. Named as an homage to the magic of hops in mountain brewing. Served at festivals across Spain and widely distributed internationally.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyjuicy
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
fruity
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous and citrus-forward hop character, with distinct notes of fresh orange peel and light floral undertones.
also:orange,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magic Hops

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the NEIPA style. The dense, creamy head exhibits good retention and forms delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, soft visual presence.

pale strawhazy throughoutcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous and citrus-forward hop character, with distinct notes of fresh orange peel and light floral undertones. Subtle fruity esters emerge beneath the hop profile, while the Malz foundation remains restrained and clean. The aromatic impression is vibrant and mountain-fresh without aggressive bittering compounds.

citrus peelherbal hopsfloral notesclean Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and juicy with citrus and hop-driven character dominating the mid-palate. Gentle herbal and fruity notes provide texture and complexity, while moderate bitterness arrives cleanly without harshness. The finish is light and crisp, allowing the hoppy character to remain prominent without overwhelming sweetness.

juicy citrushoppy, herbalmoderate bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and relatively short, with lingering hop and citrus notes fading into a clean, dry aftertaste. No residual sweetness or heavy Malz character persists.

dry finishshort-livedclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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Food Pairing

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About Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

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