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Braskadi

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Laugar's internationally acclaimed IPA — Gold Medal winner at Mondial de la Bière 2016 in Montreal. A clean, hop-forward IPA with strong citrus and tropical notes. The beer that put Bilbao craft brewing on the international map.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—grapefruit zest, lime, and hints of stone fruit—driven by quality noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braskadi

◎ Appearance

Braskadi displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, indicating good protein structure and proper conditioning. The beer's pale colour reflects its restrained malt bill, allowing the hop character to dominate visually as well as on the palate.

bright goldencrisp carbonationexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—grapefruit zest, lime, and hints of stone fruit—driven by quality noble hops. Behind the hop aromatics sits a clean, understated malt backbone with subtle pale grain undertones. The overall profile is fresh and inviting, with no yeast esters or off-notes detracting from the hop showcase.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate strikes an exemplary balance between hop bitterness and restraint. Entry presents immediate citrus and stone fruit flavours layered over a dry, crisp malt platform. Mid-palate develops a measured 60 IBU bitterness that integrates cleanly without harshness, while the finish remains refreshingly dry and hop-inflected.

balanced bitternesscitrus and stone fruitdry malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with citrus and tropical notes persisting gently on the palate. Moderate carbonation provides a crisp farewell that invites another sip.

citrus aftertasterefreshing close
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Braskadi will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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