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Arinaga

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Arinaga is the Helles Lager from Jaira, which the brewery describes as a German Helles of yellow colour. Jaira sells it as a single bottle and in a box of twelve. It shares its name with the Arinaga industrial estate in Agüimes on Gran Canaria, where the brewery's factory stands.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose offers a subtle, restrained profile centered on soft malt sweetness with gentle cereal and biscuit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arinaga

◎ Appearance

Arinaga presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention, developing a delicate lacing pattern along the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet composed visual presence.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a subtle, restrained profile centered on soft malt sweetness with gentle cereal and biscuit notes. Noble hops provide a quiet background of herbal and slightly floral character without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with an underlying mineral freshness that suggests careful water chemistry.

soft malt sweetnessnoble hop characterbiscuit noteclean mineral tone

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with a smooth entry that emphasizes a delicate malty backbone over any sharp edges. Mid-palate reveals understated breadiness and a refined sweetness, while the 25 IBU bitterness remains gentle and well-proportioned, never dominating. The finish is dry without astringency, leaving a clean, refreshing impression on the tongue.

light and crispsmooth malt bodygentle bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying cleanly without lingering bitterness or residual sweetness. A sense of refreshment persists, inviting another sip rather than demanding contemplation.

clean dryingrefreshing aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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