La Pirata Burning Ice

Name: La Pirata Burning Ice
Brand: Beer
SKU: 607e762f1603da7d3894ff86
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.85 (403 reviews)

American IPA 7.5 º 20 IBU

La Pirata Brewing

This Cold IPA presents a high-definition hop experience, merging the crispness of a lager with the aromatic intensity of a modern American IPA. A vibrant bouquet of tropical fruit and lime zest emerges from the specific use of Citra and New Zealand Motueka hops, while Nelson Sauvin adds a distinctive crushed gooseberry and white grape complexity. The fermentation with lager yeast ensures an exceptionally clean backdrop, stripping away esters to highlight the intense hop-forward profile. It finishes bone-dry and bracingly bitter, offering a lean, grainy malt structure that underscores a bright, refreshing character despite its robust strength.

Appearance. Color is medium gold (7 SRM). It features a medium-sized, white head with good persistence and light lacing. Clarity is clear with a brilliant luster, typical of the clean fermentation style.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent citrus, passion fruit, and crushed white grapes from Citra, Motueka, and Nelson Sauvin. Low, clean, grainy-sweet maltiness provides a neutral base. The fermentation profile is exceptionally clean with no detectable yeast esters or phenols.

Taste. Initial impression is a sharp, clean hop impact. High hop flavors of lime, tropical fruit, and vinous gooseberry dominate. Malt flavor is low and grainy-sweet, acting as a functional but minimal support. Bitterness is firm and assertive, leading into a very dry, crisp finish. The aftertaste is long and hoppy with a clean, bitter edge.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a crisp, refreshing texture. Carbonation is medium-high, enhancing the dry finish. There is a very light, smooth alcohol warmth consistent with its strength, but no harshness or astringency.

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