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Cargo is a hazy double IPA from SOMA, hopped with Citra and Motueka. The brewery in Cornellà del Terri (Girona) works in limited editions and keeps changing recipes and hops from one week to the next.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit zest and lime—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruits: mango, passionfruit, and papaya.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cargo

◎ Appearance

Cargo presents a cloudy golden-amber body with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and hop particulates. The dense, persistent head clings to the glass with strong lacing, while fine carbonation drives continuous bubble nucleation through the dense body.

hazy goldenpersistent headfull carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit zest and lime—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruits: mango, passionfruit, and papaya. Supporting malt sweetness anchors the profile, while Citra and Motueka hops deliver juicy, resinous undertones without harsh green notes.

citrus forwardtropical fruitjuicy resin

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and juice-forward, with candied tropical fruit notes meeting a balanced, moderately assertive bitterness that peaks mid-palate without overshadowing fruit character. Underlying malt provides softness and body; the 80 IBUs integrate cleanly rather than dominating, allowing the hop character to remain expressive.

tropical juicebalanced bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus brightness and a subtle dry resin character. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

citrus fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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