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Monte Perdido

Pyrene Brewing Co.
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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 377 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
herbal
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Monte Perdido

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Monte Perdido

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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, piney, resinous character as Monte Perdido will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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