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Maïre

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Named after the Île Maïre, a rugged island off the Marseille coastline. A bold rye IPA with a punchy, spicy malt backbone and vibrant American hop character. One of Zoumaï's core flagships and widely considered one of the finest craft beers produced in the south of France.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppyspicypiney
hoppy
spicy
piney
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
Vibrant American hop character dominates the nose, with pronounced pine and citrus notes that cut through cleanly.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maïre

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and maintains strong adhesion to the glass throughout the pour. Fine carbonation supports persistent lacing and a pillowy foam collar.

golden ambercleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Vibrant American hop character dominates the nose, with pronounced pine and citrus notes that cut through cleanly. A spicy, peppery malt backbone emerges beneath, suggesting rye's assertive character. Secondary herbal and slightly floral notes add complexity without obscuring the bold hop presence.

piney hopcitrus, grapefruitspicy, pepperyherbal edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a substantial, breadymalz foundation that carries the rye's characteristic spice forward. Punchy bitterness arrives mid-palate alongside persistent pine and citrus hop flavors, creating a dynamic interplay between malt sweetness and hop intensity. The finish remains dry and crisp, with lingering herbal bitterness.

bready malt backbonehoppy, bitterpine, citrusdry, crisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with hop bitterness and herbal notes persisting gently on the palate. No harsh edges; the dryness feels refreshing rather than astringent.

dry finishhoppy aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, spicy, piney character as Maïre will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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