CATALONIA
Espiga Cockroach
BTESP170
Technical Data Sheet
Description
Espiga Cockroach Lady is a 6.5% ABV, 55 IBU West Coast IPA, born from the collaboration between Espiga and Cockroach Brew. A beer with a clean, dry, and refreshing profile, brewed with a selection of new-generation hops that provide an intense combination of tropical fruit, citrus, and resinous nuances. Its double dry hopping with Strata® Cryo®, Dolcita™, and Krush™ (HBC 586) maximizes its aromatic expression, while the barley malt base maintains a balanced body and a crisp finish. A brilliant, aromatic West Coast IPA with a dry bitterness that invites you to keep drinking.
Characteristics:
Style: West Coast IPA
Alcohol Content: 6.5% ABV
Hops: Strata® Cryo®, Dolcita™, and Krush™ (HBC 586). The combination of these hops provides notes of passion fruit, peach, fresh citrus, melon, and coconut, accompanied by a subtle resinous background. The double dry hopping especially reinforces its aromatic intensity.
Serving Temperature: 7-9 ºC
Color (EBC): Bright, crystalline golden, with an abundant and persistent white head.
Bitterness (IBU): 55 IBU
Character, Flavor, Aromas:
Cockroach Lady presents an intense and fresh aromatic profile, where tropical fruits, passion fruit, peach, and citrus stand out, along with hints of melon, coconut, and a light resinous touch. On the palate, it maintains the character of an authentic West Coast IPA: medium body, clean texture, and a dry, persistent bitterness that provides freshness and makes the drink especially crisp. A beer balanced between aromatic intensity and bitter character.
Food Pairing:
Its dry bitterness and citrus-tropical profile make this West Coast IPA an excellent choice to accompany burgers, pizzas, tacos, grilled meats, spiced chicken, and Asian dishes. The citrus nuances help balance fatty foods, while the intensity of the hops pairs especially well with spicy and seasoned recipes.
Brilliant, dry, and loaded with hops. Cockroach Lady takes the tropical intensity of Strata®, Dolcita™, and Krush™ to a clean, fresh, and dangerously crisp drink.
