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Malacrianza

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A smooth, malty Scottish-style ale with toffee and biscuit notes. Copa Cervezas de América 2015 Silver Medal winner — an uncommon style for Central America.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
bready
honey
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and biscuit character, underpinned by subtle toffee sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malacrianza

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper in color, with excellent clarity revealing the beer's clean fermentation. A dense, off-white head forms and persists well along the glass, demonstrating solid foam stability characteristic of the style.

deep amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and biscuit character, underpinned by subtle toffee sweetness. Gentle caramel notes emerge in the background, with a whisper of honey that complements rather than dominates the malt-forward profile.

toasted malttoffeebiscuithoney

◐ Taste

The palate delivers smooth, full-bodied malt character with caramel and bready notes building through the mid-palate. Modest bitterness from noble hops (20 IBU) balances the inherent sweetness without assertiveness. A subtle nuttiness rounds out the flavor arc, with gentle honey adding warmth to the finish.

maltycaramelbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of moderate length, with lingering toffee and toasted grain that fade gracefully. A light honey-biscuit aftertaste remains without becoming cloying.

toasted grainclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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 Scottish Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scottish Ale?

Scottish 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 Scottish Ale

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