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Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew

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🌍 United States · IPA · One of 120 IPAs in hopIQ

The first beer of the TexHex series, brewed with cactus water and hopped with Amarillo. It pours a light golden colour. The nose leads with tangerine and pineapple, followed by citrus peel and ripe stone fruit, and the palate carries a faint mineral edge and a floral note the brewery likens to cactus blossom. A firm bitterness keeps the fruit in check, and the finish is dry, with lingering citrus pith and a touch of pine resin.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
tropical
hoppy
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, light golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is visibly active, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

light goldenclearpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes of tangerine and fresh pineapple, followed by nuanced floral and herbal character from the Amarillo hop. A subtle mineral backdrop emerges beneath the fruit, along with delicate cactus blossom notes that add complexity without overwhelming the composition.

tangerine, pineapplecactus blossom, floralmineral, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters with clean citrus and stone fruit flavours that build through the mid-palate. A firm, moderately elevated bitterness provides structure and restraint, preventing the fruit from becoming cloying. The mineral edge detected on the aroma manifests subtly on the tongue, contributing to the beer's overall balance.

citrus-drivenstone fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with lingering citrus pith and a gentle pine resin character. The aftertaste holds moderate length, fading gradually to a crisp, refreshing conclusion.

drycitrus pith, pine resin
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew

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

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew

About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, citrusy, floral character as Shiner TexHex Bruja's Brew will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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