Monte Perdido vs Tally Mark IPA: Which Should You Drink?

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Monte Perdido

Pyrene Brewing Co.

Spain · American IPA

hopIQ rank #663

94%

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Tally Mark IPA

Printshop Beer Co.

United States · American IPA

HOPIQ TAKE

Monte Perdido if you want something leaning bright and citrus-forward, Tally Mark IPA if you want earthier, more resinous character. Both clock in at the same ABV and IBU, so the difference isn't about balance—it's about the hop *personality*. Monte Perdido feels like it's reaching toward Cascades and bright stone fruit, while Tally Mark sits deeper in the pine-and-herbal space. Neither overstays its welcome at 6.5%.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Monte Perdido when…

→You want something that feels lighter and more approachable
→Citrus-forward aromatics appeal to you more than herbal/piney notes
→You're drinking multiple IPAs and need something that won't fatigue your palate

Pick Tally Mark IPA when…

→You're in a resinous, earthy mood—want a bit more grip on the palate
→You appreciate hop bitterness that integrates rather than pops
→You want something with slightly more complexity and staying power

SIDE BY SIDE

	Monte Perdido	Tally Mark IPA
ABV	6.5%	6.5%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Strongly bitter
Colour	Amber	Golden
Style	American IPA	American IPA
Origin	Spain	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

11 shared · 1 distinct

Both beers

hoppypineyresinouscrispcitrusybitterdryorangecleanrefreshing

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

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TASTING NOTES

Monte Perdido

HoppyPineyResinous

Monte Perdido hits with immediate grapefruit and a whisper of orange zest—the kind of citrus that feels clean without being sharp. There's a papery dryness on the finish that keeps it snappy, and the body stays lean enough that it drinks faster than you'd expect. The 60 IBU shows up as bitterness that fades quickly rather than lingers, which actually lets the aromatic side do more talking.

Tally Mark IPA

HoppyPineyResinous

Tally Mark brings more weight to the palate—you feel the pine resin and a subtle black pepper note that adds complexity. It's not heavy, but it's *present*, with a finish that's drier and slightly chalky in a way that makes you want another sip immediately. The bitterness here is more integrated, less of a bright snap and more of a textured embrace.

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