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El Trueno

Cerveza SanFrutos
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🌍 Spain · Hazy IPA · One of 64 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

A DDH Hazy IPA — double dry-hopped with Ekuanot at the start, then heavy Krush and Idaho 7 at the end. Mango, resin and a strong dank note. Firm mouthfeel with fresh bitterness.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
juicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Trueno

Appearance

El Trueno presents a hazy, pale golden body with substantial turbidity from suspended yeast and hop matter. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with visible lacing. Fine carbonation animates the body without aggressive aggression.

pale goldencloudydense headwell-retained

Aroma

The nose leads with bright, resinous citrus and stone fruit character, particularly mango and tangerine from the late-addition Krush and Idaho 7 hops. A dank, herbal undercurrent emerges beneath the tropical fruit, with subtle earthy notes grounding the profile. The overall effect is aromatic and forward-facing without harshness.

resinoustropical fruitherbal dankcitrus-forward

Taste

The palate opens with juicy mango and citrus fruit that fills the mid-palate with a firm, slightly sticky texture. Fresh hoppy bitterness (45 IBU) sits comfortably in the background, providing structure without dominating. A creamy mouthfeel tempers the dry resinous finish, creating balance between sweetness and bite.

hoppy and juicyfirm bodyfresh bitternesstropical backbone

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering resinous and herbal notes fading gradually. A subtle fruity sweetness persists into the aftertaste.

dry resinousmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of El Trueno

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with El Trueno

About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, tropical, fruity character as El Trueno will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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