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Cerveza Sacromonte

Sacromonte 1598
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Granada's most iconic craft beer — a 100% barley malt pale ale, double-fermented, unfiltered and without additives. Pure, full-bodied, and characterful. Brewed near the Alhambra and served at the Sacromonte taproom in the heart of Granada's old town. The beer that put Granada on Spain's craft beer map.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cerveza Sacromonte

Appearance

Cerveza Sacromonte presents a bright, pale golden hue with slight haziness from its unfiltered character and natural yeast suspension. A creamy, persistent head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing, characteristic of a well-carbonated, malt-forward ale. The gentle cloudiness speaks to its living, unrefined nature.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasted malts and a gentle bready character, grounded and earthy. Noble hops emerge subtly behind the malt foundation, offering restrained herbal and floral notes rather than aggressive aromatics. A light fruity undertone from the double fermentation rounds out an inviting, balanced bouquet.

toasted maltsbreadyherbal hopsfruity esters

Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with the malt character immediately prominent—biscuity and slightly sweet without cloying. The mid-palate maintains structure through moderate hop bitterness and a clean, crisp edge that keeps the beer from sitting heavy. Finish drives toward dry, with lingering grain and a whisper of herbal bite.

full malt presenceclean, crispmoderate bitternessgrain-forward

Finish

The finish is smooth and measured, fading gradually rather than abruptly. A subtle, slightly yeasty dryness lingers, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

smooth fadegrain dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cerveza Sacromonte

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Cerveza Sacromonte

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, clean character as Cerveza Sacromonte will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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