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Invasión

Cerveza SanFrutos
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🌍 Spain · Imperial IPA · One of 19 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

A classic American Imperial IPA — elegant hop aroma of orange, resin and citrus with a malty touch. Intense dry bitterness, gentle sweetness and warming alcohol.

ABV
8.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Invasión

Appearance

Invasión presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head rises firmly and maintains good retention and lacing, clinging to the glass in delicate strands as you drink. Light catches the beer with a warm, inviting luminosity.

golden, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with a confident citrus and resin character—orange zest and pine needles dominate, backed by a subtle malty sweetness that grounds the composition. Noble hop aromatics sit elegantly atop a gentle grain foundation, creating complexity without excess. The alcohol warmth sits discreetly in the background.

orange, resinnoble hopssubtle malt

Taste

Entry is full and hoppy, with immediate citrus brightness giving way to a pronounced dry bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Underlying malt sweetness emerges as a soft counterbalance, though never dominates. The 8.1% alcohol provides gentle warmth and body without harshness.

bitter, drycitrus-forwardfull-bodied

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering bitterness and resinous notes fading gradually into a clean, drying aftertaste. Alcohol warmth persists pleasantly without becoming aggressive.

dry, lingeringwarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Invasión

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 Invasión

About Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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

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