Jai Alai IPA
Cigar City Brewing

Jai Alai IPAJai Alai IPA
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From:
Cigar City Brewing
 
Florida, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #49
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,619
Avg:
4.27 | pDev: 9.37%
Reviews:
1,854
Ratings:
9,189
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 14, 2024
Added:
Dec 05, 2008
Wants:
  1,072
Gots:
  2,813
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.

65 IBU
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Ratings by MADhombrewer:
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Reviewed by MADhombrewer from Oregon

3.85/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jai alai from Cigar City Brewery. Tampa, Florida

12oz bottle into a tulip glass.

Appearance- Hazy straw colored with a thick off white head. Nice lacing as I drink it.

Smell- Musty, piney, hops accompanied with grapefruit and maybe some citrus rind of some kind.

Taste- Nice balance of hops and malt. Wait..did I just say that? I usually prefer very dry IPAs but I really like this one. The piney hops stick around nicely in my mouth. Still has the grapefruit from the aroma and the musty hops, in a good way. The alcohol starts to come out as it warms.

Mouthfeel- A little thicker than I think IPAs should be, but that doesn't take away from the beer at all.

Drinkability- This is a good beer but I like it in small doses. I am glad this is a 12oz serving and not a bomber. The hops start to get hairy and too much after awhile. I think this would be better with a 6.5 abv than a 7.5.

I was glad I got to try this. If it was available in my area I would pick it up from time to time but this is one that I would have to be in the mood for.
Got this one from beandip.
Nov 19, 2010
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Rated: 3.98 by Daniel_Mott from Sweden

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Rated by SheepWBY

3/5  rDev -29.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
industrial
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Rated by moysauce from Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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Rated: 3.68 by averageninjaface from Alaska

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Rated: 4.44 by blueatari from Florida

Feb 11, 2024
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Rated by GrumpyGas from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Only 2 months old and still fruity, bitter, and refreshing. Too easy drinking for 7.5%.
Feb 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.06 by Mickeyharris from Alabama

Feb 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.29 by Plonk from Alabama

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Rated: 4.5 by Nyoder

Jan 29, 2024
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Rated by Jacob313 from Michigan

4.58/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Leaves large head with good lacing
Smells like oranges & tangerine
Tastes like a tangerine smoothie
Medium to heavy carbonation, feels nice & full
Jan 27, 2024
 
Rated: 5 by Zachboyd3334 from Indiana

Jan 19, 2024
 
Rated: 1.75 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 3.51 by Maxxis from Illinois

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Rated: 4.99 by cumbaby from Florida

Dec 21, 2023
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Reviewed by Crazy4hazy from Oregon

2.67/5  rDev -37.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
This golden colored IPA was about all that was available at a pool side bar in Disney Animal Kingdom . I missed the many great IPA,s available in Oregon but this was better than bud and simular beers which are worse than drinking water. As the only ok beer available I would rank it as ok to not bad.
Dec 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4.85 by mtnav from Michigan

Dec 05, 2023
Jai Alai IPA from Cigar City Brewing
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 9189 ratings