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Flama

Cervezas Althaia
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🌍 Spain · Rauchbier · One of 19 Rauchbiers in hopIQ

Flama is Althaia's smoked lager, which the brewery describes as taking smoked beer into a lighter Mediterranean register. It pours a brilliant pale gold under a creamy white head. The nose weaves subtle smoke and fine wood through a clean malt profile. On the palate it is light but firm, the gentle smoke adding complexity without tiring the palate, while it keeps the easy drinkability of a traditional lager. The brewery pairs it with cured sausages, grilled meats, salmon and semi-cured cheeses.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rauchbier.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
smoky

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flama

◎ Appearance

Flama presents a brilliant pale gold beneath a creamy white head of fine, persistent foam. The beer is clear and bright, with excellent clarity that allows light to shine through the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting stable lacing on the glass.

pale goldcreamy headbrilliant clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained, elegant smoke that weaves through a clean malt foundation without dominating. Fine wood notes complement the smoke, suggesting thoughtful kiln treatment, while the overall profile remains dry and balanced. The aroma avoids heaviness, instead offering subtle complexity that invites closer inspection.

subtle smokeclean maltfine wood notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, Flama strikes a careful balance between lightness and structure. The gentle smoke adds genuine complexity without fatigue, layering softly across the mid-palate with a hint of wood spice. Bitterness remains understated at 20 IBU, allowing the lager's natural crisp character and dry finish to shine through.

light-bodiedsmoke complexitydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading with the smoke gradually receding to allow the malt's subtle sweetness to emerge briefly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, characteristic of a well-executed traditional lager.

clean exitlager crispness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flama

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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 Flama

About Rauchbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rauchbier?

Rauchbier 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 Rauchbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth-drinking, smoky, light character as Flama will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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