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Vital statistics
| Original gravity | 1.055 – 1.065 (13.6 – 15.9 °P) |
|---|---|
| Final gravity | 1.008 – 1.015 (2.1 – 3.8 °P) |
| Bitterness | 35 – 60 IBU |
| Color | 6 – 15 SRM (12 – 30 EBC) |
| Alcohol | 5.0 – 6.5% ABV |
Overall impression
Decidedly hoppy and bitter, refreshing, moderately strong IPA emphasizing Argentine hops and drinkability without harshness.
Aroma
Intense citrusy/floral hop aroma (Argentine hops). Light clean malt/caramel in background. Optional low esters and light wheat phenols; neutral fermentation typical. No DMS. Diacetyl is unacceptable.
Appearance
Medium gold to medium reddish copper, sometimes orange-tinted. Generally clear; dry-hopped or wheat-inclusive versions may be slightly hazy. Persistent head.
Flavor
Medium–high to very high hop flavor with dominant citrus (grapefruit, tangerine peel); possible floral (orange blossom) or herbal/resinous notes adding complexity. Medium-high–very high bitterness with supportive malt backbone. Low–medium clean malt; low caramel or wheat spice acceptable. Low esters optional. Medium-dry to dry finish; bitterness may linger but not harsh. No diacetyl; clean alcohol possible in stronger versions.
Mouthfeel
Medium-light to medium body. Moderate to medium-high carbonation. No hop astringency; wheat and carbonation can enhance dryness. Light smooth alcohol warmth possible in stronger versions. Drier and lighter than English; drier than many American counterparts.
Comments
Defined by Somos Cerveceros in 2013. Concept pairs citrusy Argentine hops with a touch of wheat, inspired by Wit/Kölsch grists.
History
Local IPA variant from Argentina formalized in 2013; uses Argentine hop varieties and a wheat component.
Characteristic ingredients
Pale ale malt with up to ~15% wheat (malted or unmalted). Limited caramel (preferably caramel wheat). Argentine hops such as Cascade, Mapuche, Nugget; additions like Spalt, Victoria, Bullion for complexity. Clean American yeast; water from soft to moderately sulfate.
Style comparison
Less caramel and fuller dryness than English IPA; drier body than many American IPAs; signature Argentine citrus hop profile and wheat component.
Commercial examples
Antares IPA Argenta, Kerze IPA Argenta
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