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Vino De Niranja

Braxton Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruit Beer · One of 25 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

A citrus ale with an unusual barrel history: the casks came from Spain, where they held orange wine, then went to Castle & Key for eleven months of rye whiskey, and arrived at Braxton freshly emptied — where the beer aged in them for another ten months. The result carries bright orange, citrus and spice with a warm bourbon finish. Brewed with bitter orange peel and orange grape must, hopped with Hallertau Blanc and Mandarina Bavaria. 8.42 percent, 20 IBU.

ABV
8.42%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy
oak
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vino De Niranja

Appearance

A pale golden brew with bright, translucent clarity and a fine white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating gentle streams of bubbles that leave delicate lacing on the glass as the beer recedes.

pale goldenclearfine white headpersistent carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant bitter orange peel and candied citrus notes, followed by subtle warm spice reminiscent of cinnamon and clove. Beneath these fruit-forward impressions, oak and vanilla from the bourbon-whiskey cask maturation emerge as supporting layers, adding depth without overshadowing the citrus character.

bitter orange peelcandied citruswarm spiceoak and vanilla

Taste

The palate opens with bright, juicy orange and grapefruit notes that build into a dry, slightly spiced mid-palate. The 20 IBU provide a restrained bitterness that balances the fruit's sweetness; oak tannins add structure and subtle drying, while the 8.42% ABV brings a gentle warming presence without heat or harshness.

bright citrusdry spicerestrained bitternessoak structure

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering orange and a warming bourbon-influenced fade that extends into the aftertaste. A subtle drying sensation persists, leaving the palate clean yet marked by the memory of oak and whiskey influence.

warm bourbon fadelingering orangemedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Vino De Niranja

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Vino De Niranja

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Beer

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

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