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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
smokycleanmalty
smoky
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained, elegant smoke that weaves through a clean malt foundation without dominating.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

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
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Flama

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