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Zakarro

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Copper-coloured and cloudy, Zakarro bursts with a tropical mix of different fruits in both aroma and flavour, enough to camouflage its strength. Robust and silky on the palate, it is double dry-hopped with Mosaic, Citra and Ekuanot. A double IPA from the Basque-rooted Saltus, built to be sipped on and on until the glass is empty.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with waves of tropical stone fruit—mango, peach, and passionfruit dominate, backed by bright citrus zest from the Citra and Ekuanot hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zakarro

◎ Appearance

Zakarro presents a copper hue with a persistent haze that signals a generous dry-hop load and unfiltered character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with evident retention. Moderate carbonation lifts the suspended matter, creating a dynamic and inviting pour.

copper, hazygood head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with waves of tropical stone fruit—mango, peach, and passionfruit dominate, backed by bright citrus zest from the Citra and Ekuanot hops. A subtle resinous undertone emerges beneath the fruit, grounded by light caramel Malz notes that refuse to overwhelm. The aromatic intensity belies the beer's 8% ABV, layering complexity without alcohol burn.

tropical fruitcitrus zestresinous hop charactersubtle caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is silky and full-bodied, with tropical fruit flavours leading immediately into a seamless mid-palate. Mosaic, Citra and Ekuanot deliver waves of stone fruit and citrus that feel smooth rather than harsh despite 65 IBUs of bitter grip. The resinous character builds gradually, settling into a dry, moderately bitter finish that invites the next sip without aggressive bite.

silky palatetropical and citrusmoderate bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish extends medium-long with a dry, slightly resinous aftertaste that keeps tropical and citrus notes dancing on the palate. Bitterness fades gracefully, replaced by a lingering fruit sweetness that encourages continuous appreciation.

dry, resinouslingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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.

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