Jai Alai
Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, Florida, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - West Coast Regular|
Score
7.59
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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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7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Jun 2019
at 19:19
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from the tap. Slightly hazy golden orange with white head. Citrus hops, mild caramel malt, well blended.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Jun 2019
at 21:43
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can. Amber beer with a cream head. Grapefruit and pine aroma with light spice. Grapefruit and pine flavor with light spice. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and pine linger with light spice.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Jun 2019
at 19:53
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
473ml can. Pours a clear medium orange with a large, frothy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves plenty of chunky lacing. Sweet fruity aroma of toasted caramel malt, orange, peach, mango and floral hops. Sweet flavour of caramel malt, orange peel, tangerine, mango and peach with a crisp, dry bitter grass finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Very nice, a pleasure to drink. I'm glad I finally got to try this.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Jun 2019
at 03:47
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From can. Lots of different fresh fruits and hops on taste and aroma with some caramel also. Almost full body.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Apr 2019
at 12:50
8/10
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Tried
from Can
on 27 Mar 2019
at 17:53
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pours hazy amber with off-white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, pine needles, some floral notes. Tastes bitter with some sweetness. Medium bodied, dry mouthfeel, bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Jan 2019
at 19:06
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Purchased a 6-pack of this at Publix in Kissimmee, Florida. Pours a hazy golden-orange with a warm-beige frothy-creamy head, good stay and some thick creamy lacing. Hoppy nose with citrus notes, mostly oranges. Juices and peel, with hints of yeast and grass. Orange flavours, again the juices and lots of the zest, creating a very nice dry mouthfeel. The bitterness is nicely balanced. Present, but not overly. A very good IPA.
Tried
on 23 Jan 2019
at 19:55
7.5/10
Very strong alcohol, juicy
Tried
from Can
on 30 Dec 2018
at 19:24
8/10
Like a tobacco tea
Tried
from Can
on 29 Dec 2018
at 16:32