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Mexican-Style Cold IPA

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Bold hops bring pineapple and tropical flavors to a Cold IPA with a Mexican accent: it is brewed with a yeast strain from Mexico City, flaked maize and blue agave, then cold-fermented. At 6.0% and 32 IBU, it is a twist on the modern-style IPA, introduced as brand new and part of the brewery's Mexican-inspired series.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
Tropical fruit notes dominate the nose, with prominent pineapple and hints of citrus zest cutting through a subtle graininess from the flaked maize.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mexican-Style Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with bright clarity and a light, fine white head that recedes steadily. The carbonation is moderate and lively, creating a crisp visual impression characteristic of the style. Light catches the beer with a clean, transparent quality.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit notes dominate the nose, with prominent pineapple and hints of citrus zest cutting through a subtle graininess from the flaked maize. The yeast strain from Mexico City contributes a clean, fermentation-forward character without heavy esters. Blue agave adds a faint herbal-mineral undertone beneath the hop-driven aromatics.

pineapple, tropical fruitcitrus zestclean fermentationherbal-mineral accent

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright tropical sweetness and a fruity hop character that emphasizes stone fruit and pineapple notes. Mid-palate remains crisp and light-bodied, with the maize contributing a subtle dryness that balances residual agave sweetness. Bitterness is measured at 32 IBU, arriving late and finishing clean without astringency or harshness.

tropical fruit forwardlight bodymeasured bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, dry and refreshing with lingering citrus and a gentle hop bite. No cloying sweetness remains, leaving the palate clean and inviting for another sip.

dryrefreshingshort-medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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 Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold 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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