Cerveceria Malafama Chucara

Name: Cerveceria Malafama Chucara
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6401b7d71603dad28af9649e
Rating: 3.95 (20 reviews)

Imperial IPA 7.5 º

Cerveceria Malafama

Cerveceria Malafama Chucara presents as a quintessential West Coast-influenced Double IPA, balancing high-impact bitterness with a surprisingly lean profile. The sensory experience is dominated by an intense hop presence, showcasing bright citrus zest and deep resinous pine that characterize classic American hop varieties. Despite its 7.5% strength, the beer maintains high drinkability through a clean, neutral malt backbone and a dry, crisp finish. Brilliantly clear and assertively bitter, it avoids the heavy sweetness of higher-gravity ales, favoring a lingering, resinous snap that invites the next sip. This is a bold, modern expression of a strong American ale focused on hop-derived complexity.

Appearance. Deep gold to light orange-copper in color with brilliant clarity. Pours with a moderate-sized, persistent, off-white head that leaves consistent lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent notes of grapefruit zest, resinous pine, and light floral undertones. A clean, neutral, and slightly grainy malt character remains in the background, accompanied by a very low fruity fermentation profile and a subtle, clean alcohol note.

Taste. Strong and complex hop flavors of citrus peel and pine resin lead into a moderately high bitterness that is firm but avoids harshness. The malt character is low and unobtrusive, offering a clean, soft bready foundation. The finish is dry to medium-dry, resulting in a crisp, lingering hoppy and bitter aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth texture and medium-high carbonation. Displays a restrained, smooth alcohol warmth without any harsh hop-derived astringency.

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