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Monte Perdido

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Named after Monte Perdido — the iconic 3,355m peak of the Ordesa National Park in the Aragonese Pyrenees. A West Coast-leaning IPA with resinous pine and citrus hop character. One of Pyrene's most celebrated flagship releases.

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
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
citrusy
clean
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with forward resinous pine and woody conifer notes characteristic of West Coast hop tradition.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monte Perdido

◎ Appearance

Monte Perdido presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with forward resinous pine and woody conifer notes characteristic of West Coast hop tradition. Citrus elements emerge distinctly—grapefruit and orange zest—alongside a subtle herbal undertone. The Edelhopfen character dominates cleanly without malt sweetness intruding into the profile.

resinous pinegrapefruit zestherbal spiceclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt that provides light structure without heaviness. Piney and citrus hop bitterness develops across the mid-palate with a resinous, dry quality that builds moderately. The finish is dry and refreshing, with herbal and bitter notes persisting without astringency.

crisp maltpiney bitternessdry finishcitrus backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with resinous hop bitterness gradually fading into a light herbal dryness. No cloying sweetness or rough edges remain.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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