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La Sagra Miel y Anís

La Sagra
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🌍 Spain · Spiced Beer · One of 7 Spiced Beers in hopIQ

Miel y Anís is La Sagra's winter seasonal, an amber, malt-led ale brewed with honey from the Montes de Toledo and whole aniseed. It pours a dark amber with red highlights and reaches 6.4 percent. The nose is sweet, with blossom notes, liquorice-like anise and a hint of stone fruit. On the palate caramelised malt gives a round, mellow sweetness with a honeyed edge, while the anise adds a gentle spiced lift. The finish is soft and warming.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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

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.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Spiced Beer.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Sagra Miel y Anís

◎ Appearance

Pours a dark amber with red highlights, displaying good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

dark amberred highlightsfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with honeyed sweetness and floral blossom notes that dominate the initial impression. Whole aniseed contributes a distinct liquorice character, while subtle stone fruit emerges in the background, creating a layered and inviting bouquet.

honey, blossomliquorice, anisestone fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate shows caramelised malt at its centre, delivering a round, mellow sweetness with a pronounced honeyed edge. Aniseed provides a gentle spiced lift that balances the malt's richness, while bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBUs, allowing the adjunct character to shine.

caramel malthoneyed sweetnessgentle anise spice

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and warming, with the anise lingering pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste fades gradually, leaving a gentle honeyed impression without harshness.

soft, warminghoneyed aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Sagra Miel y Anís

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Miel y Anís

About Spiced Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Spiced Beer?

Spiced Beer 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 Spiced Beer

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

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