Jai Alai IPA - Cigar City Brewing

KajII

North Carolina

3.58/5  rDev -15%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

[Suggested Glassware: Tulip Glass]

The pour was a hazy copper orange with an average (1-2 finger) off white rocky head that had great retention, lasting throughout and producing excellent sheets of lacing.

The aroma was mildly sweet with a grain malt, floral and herbal hops and a sweet yeast with notes of citrus (orange), caramel, pineapple and mango.

The taste was a bit malty sweet with a slight bitter undertone and a hint of caramel and a mild fruit ester early on, but became very hoppy with a bitter citrus peel finish. The flavor lingered for a good long while following consumption, being mostly of a bitter citrus taste.

Mouthfeel was a few steps above light in body and dry in texture with a moderate carbonation.

Overall a well rounded IPA, nice and bitter yet sweet and fruity...

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Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 13:40:42 | More by KajII

BeerMeInStl

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-18-2013 02:47:28 | More by BeerMeInStl

BColton1

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -5%

06-18-2013 01:28:25 | More by BColton1

jmccullough108

Missouri

4/5  rDev -5%

06-18-2013 01:20:41 | More by jmccullough108

spw109

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-17-2013 21:46:57 | More by spw109

Shnanign

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-17-2013 16:13:30 | More by Shnanign

rgilbert

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-17-2013 15:20:39 | More by rgilbert

illy0sis

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-17-2013 01:26:03 | More by illy0sis

diehl07

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1%

06-16-2013 23:03:44 | More by diehl07

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

4.51/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

Canned on 5/28/13; enjoyed on 6/16/13.

A - Deep orange/amber with a thick cream head that quickly dissipates. A beautiful example of the style.

S - Strong notes of tropical fruit: pineapple, mango, orange, grapefruit. Sweet maltiness in the background. Smells ridiculously juicy!

T - Very juicy, as expected. First taste is of grapefruit/citrus followed by a malty finish.

M - Medium body; very easy to drink.

O - An exceptionally juicy and drinkable IPA. A nice contrast to the hop-bombs from the West Coast.

Serving type: can

06-16-2013 22:09:41 | More by BobaFret

roostor07

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5%

06-15-2013 18:03:37 | More by roostor07

Cdunk11

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-15-2013 01:45:41 | More by Cdunk11

mattvandyk

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +12.8%

06-14-2013 19:31:14 | More by mattvandyk

anteater

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +1%

06-14-2013 15:40:23 | More by anteater

ali1987

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -10.9%

06-14-2013 02:40:40 | More by ali1987

Resuin

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5%

06-13-2013 21:35:19 | More by Resuin

Hubarooski

Florida

4/5  rDev -5%

06-13-2013 20:20:25 | More by Hubarooski

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev -5%

06-13-2013 20:02:38 | More by djre4orm

Zonian1

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1%

06-13-2013 01:03:11 | More by Zonian1

steevbr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1%

06-13-2013 00:35:46 | More by steevbr

HoppySailor

Maryland

4.84/5  rDev +15%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

In my snifter- Jai Alai India Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, Fl. Twelve ounce can poured into a New Belgium snifter. Date on the can is May 31, 2013. This was a gift from my beer guy at Hops & Vines in Odenton, MD.

A- Pours a hazy amber color with a finger and a half of thick bubbles that withdraw quickly. A heavy web of even lacing is left all around the snifter. Volcano of tiny bubbles erupting heartily from the bottom of the glass. Gorgeous brew.

S- Very hearty smell of pineapple, mango and grapefruit. It almost smells too citrusy to be a beer. There is a faint smell of caramel malt, but the overpowering nose of citrus is remarkable.

T- Very nice citrus and hop bitterness. Grapefruit notes along with orange peel and a touch of mint. The finish is good and balanced after the hop punch to the palate. The malts are in there, but only enough for a little balance. There is no sweetness in this brew at all. (As has been mentioned, sweetness does show a little as this beer warms)

M- The mouthfeel is well above par. Nice bite on the introduction, but the final act is like oiled silk. Smooth and viscous all the way down with not even a hint of bite on the back of the throat. Maybe the best ever in this department.

O- Overall I would put this on pace with Sculpin IPA. This is a top-five IPA if not my number one. Shame I can't get it again without going to Florida. Awesome beer. And it's in a CAN!

Serving type: can

06-13-2013 00:12:13 | More by HoppySailor

BradMacMullin

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +12.8%

06-13-2013 00:04:55 | More by BradMacMullin

Hopbrizio

California

4/5  rDev -5%

06-12-2013 17:59:30 | More by Hopbrizio

Ant4711

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

06-12-2013 16:03:52 | More by Ant4711

Huntor0

Florida

4/5  rDev -5%

06-12-2013 02:07:05 | More by Huntor0