Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai

Jai Alai

 

Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, Florida, United States 🇺🇸

  IPA - West Coast Regular
Score
7.59
ABV: 7.5% IBU: 70 Ticks: 336
Jai Alai, a game native to the Basque region of Spain, is played on a court called a fronton. Jai Alai players attempt to catch a ball using a curved mitt whilst the ball travels at speeds up to 188 mph! Proving they have a sense of humor the Spanish dubbed this game, with its ball traveling at race car speeds, “the merry game.” Tampa was once home to a bustling Jai Alai fronton but sadly all that remains of Jai Alai in the Tampa Bay area is this India Pale Ale that we brew in tribute to the merry game. The India Pale Ale style of beer has its roots in the ales sent from England to thirsty British troops in India during the 18th century. Pair Jai Alai India Pale Ale with beef empanadas, deviled crabs and other spicy dishes.
 

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7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
#16 Beer Republic advent calendar. 355 ml can. Cloudy dark orange, big fluffy head. Loads of zesty citrussy notes, grapefruit, resin, tropical fruity, pine, honey, spicy hops, licorice. Intense hoppy bitterness, some sweetness. Full bodied, oily texture, soft carbonated, hoppy bitter finish. Great West Coast IPA!
Tried from Can on 16 Dec 2021 at 20:50

7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at 100 pív. Pours gold with off-white head. Nice hoppy thing. Tropical fruits. Nice hoppy bitterness. Classic IPA. Goodie
Tried from Draft on 27 Jul 2021 at 15:54

6/10
Grapy,herbs,caramel.nice smooth bitterness.good balance.hop aroma gone at this age. Bbf: 14/11/2021
Tried on 19 Jun 2021 at 18:02

8/10
Fruchtig, voluminös, wuchtig
Tried from Can on 16 Jun 2021 at 20:14

6.4/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Mild smell of hops. Opaque yellow colour, white head. Aroma of overripe fruit, citrus, some booziness. Flat carbon, soft palate. Somewhat viscous.
Tried on 11 May 2021 at 18:25

8.2/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 7
Darkish gold with lasting foam head. Full citrusy aroma. Hoppy taste with tangerine and grapefruit. Long hop finish
Tried on 01 May 2021 at 04:56

8/10
American IPA time. Really enjoying this. Nice hop bitterness.
Tried from Can on 11 Mar 2021 at 20:17

6.5/10
Tried from Can on 17 Feb 2021 at 17:38

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
12 Fl Oz can: Poured at home on 14th Feb 2021. Clear amber body, rocky white topping. Hop forward IPA, citrus and piny esters in the nose, taste also a blend of those citrus and piny flavours, the malty base gives a good balance and the alcohol content adds to the drinking experience. Really enjoyed this.
Tried from Can on 14 Feb 2021 at 16:26

7/10
Tried from Can on 22 Dec 2020 at 23:13