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Braña

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Braña is a pale ale built on barley and wheat malts and fermented with ale yeast, brewed by Caleya, the brewery that began in Rioseco in the Redes Natural Park.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatmaltyclean
wheat
malty
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain character, underscored by clean barley malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braña

◎ Appearance

Braña presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. The carbonation is gentle and even, creating a delicate bead that rises steadily.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain character, underscored by clean barley malt sweetness. Noble hop notes emerge subtly, contributing a mild herbal and citrus undertone without dominance. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no pronounced yeast or fermentation artifacts.

wheat forwardgentle hop presenceclean barley malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with wheat malt providing a slightly grainy body and a thread of natural sweetness. The mid-palate shows balanced bitterness and a restrained citrus hop character that integrates well with the malt foundation. Finish is crisp and clean, with moderate bitterness that fades without harshness.

smooth drinkingbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying pleasantly on the palate with lingering subtle hop bitterness and grain notes. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

refreshingmedium finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°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 Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale 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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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