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Invasión

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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
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
resinous
malty
fruity
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 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

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