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Dominga Grapefruit Paloma

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Tart and citrusy, built on grapefruit and lime: a light golden ale is blended with the brewery's wood-aged golden sour, then given ruby red grapefruit, golden lime and a pinch of salt. This fruited Paloma-style ale takes its cue from the classic Mexican cocktail and reaches 8.0% ABV. Dominga is the name a wood cellar blender gave to a new foeder, a play on the Spanish word for Sunday.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusytartfruity
citrusy
tart
fruity
sour
salty
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with bright grapefruit and lime citrus, complemented by subtle herbal notes from the noble hops and a whisper of salt mineral character.
also:oak,clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dominga Grapefruit Paloma

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with brilliant clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that carries the beer's refreshing character.

light goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright grapefruit and lime citrus, complemented by subtle herbal notes from the noble hops and a whisper of salt mineral character. Wood aging adds a gentle background complexity—neither dominating nor fading—while the overall impression remains clean and inviting.

grapefruit, lime citrusherbal hopswood complexitymineral salt

◐ Taste

Entry is tart and juicy, with ruby red grapefruit and golden lime providing immediate sensory engagement and a slight pucker on the palate. The mid-palate balances the sourness of the wood-aged golden sour with the ale's body and a gentle hop bitterness (35 IBU), while a pinch of salt accentuates the citrus and adds a savory dry finish to the swallow.

tart citrusgrapefruit-forwardsour ale undertonesalty-dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering grapefruit pith bitterness and salt mineral notes fading gradually. A refreshing dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate eager for the next sip.

dry minerallingering citrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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