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Patrons Project 49.03 // Sandwich King // Cuban Patty Melt

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Zesty citrus with tangerine, grapefruit and a marmalade pithiness, plus a floral top note, over a light base: a West Coast style IPA at 6.0% lifted with tangerine essential oils. Under the peel-and-reveal label sits an exclusive recipe for a Cuban sandwich from a Leeds deli, made to pair with the beer.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangefloral
citrusy
orange
floral
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—tangerine and grapefruit peel dominate, accompanied by a subtle marmalade pithiness that adds complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Patrons Project 49.03 // Sandwich King // Cuban Patty Melt

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting presentation typical of the West Coast IPA style.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—tangerine and grapefruit peel dominate, accompanied by a subtle marmalade pithiness that adds complexity. A delicate floral note rounds the top, sitting cleanly over a light malt base without any heavy grain character.

tangerine, grapefruitfloral top notemarmalade pithlight malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with tangerine essential oils driving the initial impression across the palate. Mid-palate balances citrus bite against a restrained malt sweetness, while moderate bitterness emerges smoothly, neither sharp nor overwhelming. The finish builds toward a clean, dry conclusion with lingering pith and resin.

zesty citrusclean bitterdry finishrestrained malt

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a drying citrus character and subtle woody undertones. Aftertaste remains refreshing and grapefruit-forward without any harsh alcohol warmth at 6.0% ABV.

dry citrus fademedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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What to eat with Patrons Project 49.03 // Sandwich King // Cuban Patty Melt

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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