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 #1,623
Avg:
4.27 | pDev: 9.37%
Reviews:
1,854
Ratings:
9,189
Status:
Active
Rated:
Thursday at 10:06 PM
Added:
Dec 05, 2008
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  2,814
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 SDDanC:
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Reviewed by SDDanC from California

3.56/5  rDev -16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
poured from bottle into standard pint glass. lots of wonderful soft head. about two fingers (i was aggressive). pours a beautiful golden haze. nose is all malt, tid bit of hops. taste is malty caramel up front then a solid hop finish. not much citrus in this one. if i had to pin-point, id match some subtle grapefruit. mouthfeel is great, awesome and refreshing. overall, great beer. i would drink it again, and again and again. i would definitely like to try it fresh!
Jun 19, 2011
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Rated: 3.98 by Daniel_Mott from Sweden

Thursday at 03:54 PM
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Rated by SheepWBY

3/5  rDev -29.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
industrial
Mar 08, 2024
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Rated by moysauce from Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Classic
Mar 06, 2024
 
Rated: 3.68 by averageninjaface from Alaska

Mar 03, 2024
 
Rated: 4.11 by skubas86 from Illinois

Mar 02, 2024
 
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

Jan 29, 2024
 
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

Jan 09, 2024
 
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