Cigar City Jai Alai. Tampa, Florida. American IPA. 7.5 % ABV
Jai Alai was one of the first IPAs that I tried that I thought "woah this is a world class beer." It happened 2 years ago when I sampled it on tap at Upright Brew House in the West Village of Manhattan. The beer was so smooth, so hoppy and so delicious. It is a refreshing beer, even though it is 7.5% ABV. I had the opportunity to drink one while at a restaurant last week while taking in one of the World Cup matches.
Served chilled from a can and poured into a 12 oz mug. Pours a beautiful amber color with a healthy, 2 finger foam head. The aroma is very sweet and citrusy. There are hints of grapefruit, mango, peach and hops. The carbonation and body is on the medium side. The taste is heavily on grapefruit and citrus, and has a delicious caramel malt. The aftertaste has lingering grapefruit notes as well.
Overall I am a huge fan of Jai Alai, and will almost always try out new Cigar City beers. I wasn't a huge fan of the Hopped on the High Seas, but am looking forward to trying their Florida Cracker.
96/100
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