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Cold IPA

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Brewed with lager yeast, fermented to a very low final gravity and dry-hopped during fermentation, this Cold IPA carries a hop bitterness from start to finish. It runs 6.8% ABV and 49 IBU. Taos Mesa Brewing brews on a 10 BBL Craftwerks system and pours it at the downtown Tap Room.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter49 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus and pine hop character, backed by clean, neutral Malz undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of lager fermentation and low final gravity. A dense, bright white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls. Carbonation is crisp and vigorous, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus and pine hop character, backed by clean, neutral Malz undertones. The lager yeast fermentation contributes to the overall crispness, with no fruity or sulfurous notes. Dry-hopping during fermentation has driven hop volatiles to the forefront, creating an inviting and assertive aromatic profile.

citrus, pinenoble hop presenceclean fermentationdry-hopped intensity

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and dry, with immediate hop bitterness establishing itself at 49 IBU. Mid-palate shows balanced citrus notes and a lean, grainy Malz base that supports rather than dominates the bitterness. The dry finish is reinforced by the beer's low final gravity and crisp carbonation, leaving no residual sweetness to soften the hop bite.

hop bitterness, sustainedcitrus backbonedry throughoutlean grain character

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists cleanly into the aftertaste without harshness or astringency. A crisp, refreshing dryness lingers on the palate, inviting the next sip.

clean bitter finishlasting dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
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 Cold IPA

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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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