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La Contenta

La Quince Brewing Co.
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

A limited-edition American Pale Ale — accessible, balanced, easy-drinking.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Contenta

Appearance

La Contenta presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent translucence. The head builds readily and settles into a fine, persistent collar with good lacing. Carbonation is brisk and evenly dispersed throughout the glass.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—herbal and citrus-forward, featuring distinct grapefruit and orange zest notes. Beneath this is a clean, understated malt foundation with a touch of bread and grain sweetness. No phenolic or estery yeast character intrudes; the profile remains crisp and focused.

citrus and grapefruitherbal hopsgrainy malt baseclean yeast profile

Taste

The palate opens with balanced malt sweetness and immediate hop bite, delivering genuine citrus and resinous flavors without astringency. Bitterness builds through the middle at a moderate level—38 IBU—and persists cleanly without overwhelming. The body is medium and elegant, allowing hop character and refreshing crispness to dominate.

balanced malt-hop interplaycitrus forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp and clean

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a light herbal edge. The aftertaste remains clean with no astringent or cloying notes.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Contenta

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 La Contenta

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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as La Contenta will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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