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La Rua Abadía

La Rúa Brewery
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🌍 Spain · Belgian Dark Ale · One of 1 Belgian Dark Ales in hopIQ

La Rúa's signature abbey-style dark ale — inspired by the Cistercian and Benedictine monasteries that lined the Camino de Santiago through La Rioja in the Middle Ages. Rich, warming, and complex with dark fruit, caramel, and a subtle spicy yeast character. The definitive La Rioja craft beer.

ABV
8%
IBU
25
SRM
dark25

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

dark fruit
100%
malty
87%
full-bodied
75%
smooth
63%
caramel
50%
yeasty
38%
alcohol warmth
38%
roasted
25%
spicy
25%
warming
25%
chocolate
13%
clove
13%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Rua Abadía

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

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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