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Malas Compañías

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A juicy, super fruity IPA with tropical aromas of stone fruit, pineapple and mango. The name plays on its company: these are not exactly bad companions. At 6 % ABV, brewed by Pyrene Brewing Co. in El Grado, Aragón.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
dark fruit
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical notes—pineapple and mango dominate, supported by subtle citrus undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malas Compañías

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and maintains a thin, persistent collar with clean lacing on the glass.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical notes—pineapple and mango dominate, supported by subtle citrus undertones. Noble hops provide a clean, herbal frame without herbaceous sharpness, allowing the fruit character to remain forward.

tropical fruitstone fruitpineapple, mangoclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with ripe stone fruit flavors blending into tropical impressions. The mid-palate remains full and clean, with moderate bitterness balancing the sweetness without dominating. Citrus notes emerge on the back of the palate, contributing to a dry overall impression.

juicy fruit-forwardtropical sweetnessmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with bitterness receding quickly to allow lingering fruit notes to shine. Aftertaste remains clean and pleasant, inviting another sip.

dry, refreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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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