La Pirata Brewing Hâpî Hoa

Name: La Pirata Brewing Hâpî Hoa
Brand: Beer
SKU: 63a03d2e1603da0755200e38
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.83 (383 reviews)

IPA - India Pale Ale 9.7 º 45 IBU

La Pirata Brewing

This formidable New Zealand-inspired IPA centers on the vibrant synergy of Riwaka and Wai-iti hops. The Riwaka hops provide an intense aromatic punch of pink grapefruit and tropical passionfruit, while Wai-iti adds delicate layers of fresh lime and ripe peach. Despite its significant strength, the sensory profile remains focused on the hop character, supported by a clean, grainy malt base. The experience is defined by a firm bitterness that cuts through the medium-full body, leading into a dry, resinous finish. Each sip highlights the modern New Zealand hop profile, blending citrus zest with luscious stone fruit against a clean fermentation backdrop.

Appearance. Deep gold to light copper (8-12 SRM). Clear with a slight, modern hop haze. Medium-sized, off-white head with excellent persistence and intricate lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop-forward aroma featuring heavy tropical passionfruit and zesty grapefruit, complemented by stone fruit notes of peach and fresh lime. Low, clean, bready maltiness provides a neutral backdrop. Very low fruity esters with a noticeable but smooth alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is hop-dominant with medium-high to high flavors of grapefruit, lime, and apricot. Moderate-high bitterness is clean and well-balanced by a light, toasted malt presence. The finish is dry to medium-dry, leaving a lingering tropical and resinous aftertaste. Fermentation is clean with no distracting phenols.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, velvety texture. Medium-high carbonation provides a lively mouthfeel. Significant but smooth alcohol warmth is present without being hot or fusel. No perceived astringency.

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