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A beer with mango and a strong chili flavour. The range page gives no explanation of the name. Other ales in the year-round range are Red Ale, Malmer Ale, Kornmo' and Kaskade. At the door sales, visitors can mix their own crate to taste several beers.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicytropicalfruity
spicy
tropical
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive ripe mango and stone fruit aromatics, supported by a pronounced chili pepper heat that builds on the senses.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for RAN

◎ Appearance

RAN presents a golden to deep amber hue with moderate clarity. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fair retention and lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, suggesting a smooth mouthfeel.

golden-ambermoderate clarityfair head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive ripe mango and stone fruit aromatics, supported by a pronounced chili pepper heat that builds on the senses. Subtle toasted malt undertones provide a balanced foundation beneath the dominant tropical and spicy character.

mangochili pepperstone fruittoasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit sweetness that quickly gives way to a sharp, warming chili spice across the mid-palate. Subtle caramel and light malt body support the heat; bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the adjunct flavors to dominate without harshness.

spiced heattropical fruitcaramel sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is driven by lingering chili warmth that fades gradually, leaving a dry, peppery aftertaste. The spice persists longer than the fruit, defining the close.

warming spicedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
74
Finish
76
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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