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Braskadi

Laugar Brewery
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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Braskadi

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Braskadi

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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