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CIPA Blood Orange

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Brewed with orange peel and blood orange juice, this 5.7% ABV IPA layers juicy citrus aromas and flavors over a soft, smooth body, with Citra and El Dorado hops, two-row barley and oats underneath. It began as a partnership brew with a cigar retailer and is poured at Weyerbacher's taprooms.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyorangejuicy
citrusy
orange
juicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Blood orange and fresh citrus peel dominate the nose, layered with juicy stone fruit notes from the adjunct fruit additions.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CIPA Blood Orange

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright transparency and lively carbonation. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. The body carries a translucent, clean appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Blood orange and fresh citrus peel dominate the nose, layered with juicy stone fruit notes from the adjunct fruit additions. Citra and El Dorado hops contribute subtle herbal-citrus complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character. A soft, approachable aromatic profile with restrained hop presence.

blood orangecitrus peeljuicy stone fruitsubtle hoppy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and orange juice sweetness, carried on a soft, creamy mouthfeel from the oat adjunct. The two-row Malz provides a light, delicate backbone without heaviness. Bitterness remains subdued and integrated, allowing the fruit character to remain prominent throughout.

juicy citruscreamy mouthfeelorange forwardsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing exit with lingering orange notes and gentle hop dryness. The aftertaste is smooth and brief, leaving no astringency or residual harshness.

clean finishorange lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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