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Basurde

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Malty and balanced, with a floral and citrus touch from the hop load: Basurde is a caramel-toned amber ale with hints of nuts and sponge cake, refreshing and finishing dry. Laugar brewed it for the Café Residence in Bilbao; today it belongs to the brewery's core range.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelfloral
malty
caramel
floral
citrusy
nutty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and citrus notes from carefully chosen hops, layered beneath warm caramel and toasted malt character.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Basurde

◎ Appearance

Basurde presents a warm amber hue with caramel undertones, clear and bright in the glass. The head forms with moderate density and holds steadily, leaving delicate lacing on the sides. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, lending a soft visual presence.

amber, clearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and citrus notes from carefully chosen hops, layered beneath warm caramel and toasted malt character. Subtle hints of hazelnut and sponge cake emerge in the background, creating an inviting, balanced bouquet. The overall impression is refined and approachable, with no sharp or aggressive notes.

floral, citrus hopscaramel maltnutty, bready undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and malty, with caramel sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from 28 IBU. Mid-palate reveals nutty depth and a dry, refreshing character that keeps the beer light on the tongue despite its full malt backbone. Hop bitterness integrates smoothly without dominating, allowing the bready, cake-like malt profile to remain central.

dry, maltycaramel, nuttybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering malt sweetness fading to a gentle hop snap. Pleasant thirst-quenching quality persists without any harsh edges or astringency.

dry finishrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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