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El Colgado

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A lush, hazy and silky Triple IPA. Overflowing melon, pine, citrus and balsamic aromas from a generous Citra + Amarillo + Rakau hop blend.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a vibrant blend of citrus and stone fruit—melon and tropical notes rise first, supported by the herbal and resinous character of pine.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Colgado

◎ Appearance

El Colgado presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of its unfiltered Triple IPA nature. The head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation animates the beer, creating a lively and inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredpersistent lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a vibrant blend of citrus and stone fruit—melon and tropical notes rise first, supported by the herbal and resinous character of pine. Beneath lies a subtle balsamic earthiness that adds complexity and restraint to the otherwise exuberant hop profile. The aroma feels fresh and layered rather than one-dimensional.

melon, stone fruitcitrus-forwardpine, herbal resinbalsamic earth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive hoppy bitterness tempered by a silky, full-bodied malt base that prevents harshness. Citrus and tropical fruit flavors persist from the nose into the mid-palate, while pine and herbal notes emerge as the beer develops. The finish carries sustained bitterness with a dry, clean resolution that invites the next sip.

hoppy, assertivecitrus, tropical fruitsilky bodyclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and piney notes that fade gradually. A warming alcohol presence becomes gently apparent in the aftertaste without becoming obtrusive.

long, dry finishlingering bitternesssubtle warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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What is a Triple 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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