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Ca' del Brado Zena

Ca' del Brado
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🌍 Italy · Gose · One of 24 Goses in hopIQ

Named after the Bolognese word for Genova, Zena is Ca' del Brado's wild Gose — a lactic-fermented sour wheat beer brewed with coriander and sea salt in the Leipzig tradition but with distinctly Italian wild yeast character. Refreshing, gently salty and tart at 6.4% ABV with lemon citrus and a dry finish. Ca' del Brado's most approachable expression of their spontaneous fermentation philosophy from the Bologna hills.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Very dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gose.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
funky
yeasty
Distinctive notes
coriander
salty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ca' del Brado Zena

Appearance

Zena presents a pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that leaves thin but persistent lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence that signals its refreshing character.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with tart lactic notes and bright lemon citrus, followed by subtle coriander spice and a faint sea-salt minerality. Beneath these primary notes, a soft wildness emerges—a slightly herbal, funky undertone from the Italian wild yeast that adds complexity without dominating the bouquet.

tart lacticlemon citruscoriander spicewild yeast

Taste

Entry is crisp and gently salty, with a firm tartness that builds across the mid-palate without harshness. Wheat provides a soft, slightly bready foundation, while coriander adds a dry, slightly peppery quality. Bitterness is restrained and plays a minor role; instead, the interplay of salt, sourness, and citrus creates a balanced, thirst-quenching sensation that lingers with dryness.

tart wheatgentle salinitydry coriandercitrus bite

Finish

The finish is notably dry and crisp, with lingering tartness and a subtle saline mineral note that recalls the sea. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering tartness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ca' del Brado Zena

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Ca' del Brado Zena

About Gose

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What is a Gose?

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