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 188mph! 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.
Traditional throughout Latin America, the guayabera shirt combines style, functionality, form and tradition in it’s four-pocketed design. We at Cigar City feel the same reverence and appreciation for the guayabera that we do for the Citra hop varietal, an ingredient that imparts notes of tangerine, lime and berries to this traditional American Pale Ale. The exclusive use of Citra hops in this beer creates a flavor that’s at once unique and recognizable, while it’s dry, crisp character and moderate alcohol make it as refreshing and functional as a crisp linen guayabera.
West Coast IPA brewed in Pittston, PA. Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial and perhaps a mystery hop or two.
Sharkinator is our Great White (Belgian style) taken to the next level by dry hopping it with Cascade, Crystal, Chinook and Citra hops, providing a wonderful citrus aroma and refreshing hoppy flavor.
Our version of the Belgian style, this unfiltered wheat beer has a translucent golden color. Topped with a hint of citrus, coriander and a secret blend of herbs.
Brewed with 100% Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest and named after the Two Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this IPA is bursting with hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit from massive hop additions in both the kettle and the fermenter.
Perfectly balanced with a malt backbone and combined with the signature fruity aromas of Bell’s house yeast, this beer is remarkably drinkable and well suited for adventures everywhere.
Uncivilized and aggressive, this West Coast styled IPA packs wicked hop flavors and aroma. World Beer Cup Silver 2012. GABF Silver 2010, Bronze 2011. National IPA Championship Winner 2012, 2010.
Gen IV is a hop-forward Session IPA which embodies four generations of Matt Family brewing – Nick and Fred helped pilot brew the winning recipe so it must run in their blood. We’ve used Amarillo and Citra hops to deliver big tropical and citrus aroma and flavor, and wheat malt for a sturdy backbone to hold onto more hop character without driving up the ABV.
How did we do it? Well, we wanted to pack an uncanny amount of hops into this beer so we used White IPA which beer experts consider one of the best in craft. And we wanted to pack an uncanny amount of hops into this beer so we used our Gas Chromatograph to measure essential oil concentrations of hops so we precisely selected Amarillo and Citra to deliver the best aroma and flavor. We’ve taken our learnings and brewed a flavorful and easy drinking delight. Enjoy!