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La Sagra Calabaza

La Sagra
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🌍 Spain · Pumpkin Ale · One of 15 Pumpkin Ales in hopIQ

Calabaza is La Sagra's autumn seasonal, brewed every year since 2015 with organic pumpkin, panela, cinnamon and cloves on a barley malt base. It pours a coppery, reddish orange with a dense, velvety body at 6.1 percent. The nose is sweet and fruity, led by baked pumpkin and cinnamon. On the palate brown sugar and caramel meet warm spice, clove shows towards the end, and a light bitterness closes it. The label refers to the Safont park in Toledo.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pumpkin Ale.
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
clove
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Sagra Calabaza

◎ Appearance

Calabaza presents a coppery, reddish-orange hue characteristic of autumn seasonals with a moderate Lovibond depth. The dense, velvety body supports a substantial head with fine, clinging retention. Clarity leans toward slight haziness, lending visual warmth to the pour.

coppery-orangedense bodypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with baked pumpkin and warm cinnamon, supported by soft notes of panela and caramel sweetness. Underlying barley Malz provides a gentle grain foundation without overshadowing the spice profile. The bouquet reads as inviting and autumnal, with no sharp or harsh edges.

baked pumpkincinnamon-forwardpanela sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry brings brown sugar and caramel across the palate, warming pleasantly toward the mid-palate. Clove emerges distinctly in the middle register, adding a subtle peppery warmth. A light, dry bitterness closes the profile cleanly, preventing cloying sweetness and providing structure to the spiced adjuncts.

brown sugarwarm spicelight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering clove note and residual caramel warmth. Dryness settles on the palate without astringency, leaving a balanced aftertaste that echoes the seasonal spice blend.

medium dryspiced linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Sagra Calabaza

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°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 Sagra Calabaza

About Pumpkin Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pumpkin Ale?

Pumpkin Ale 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 Pumpkin Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clove, spicy, sweet character as La Sagra Calabaza will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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