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Maravillas Tostada

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🌍 Spain · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

A malty amber from Madrid's original craft brewpub — caramel and toasted malt with gentle hop bitterness. The approachable counterpart to the IPA, perfect paired with Madrid's famous bocadillos and croquetas.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maravillas Tostada

Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm copper glow, achieved through controlled roasting of the Malz base. The head forms quickly with fine-grained foam and holds firm along the glass, leaving persistent lacing. Bright and clear throughout, with active carbonation visible in steady streams.

deep ambercopper glowfine foam retentionwell-carbonated

Aroma

Toasted Malz leads the nose, complemented by subtle caramel sweetness and biscuit-like bread notes. Noble hops contribute a gentle floral suggestion without dominating. Clean fermentation character allows the malt complexity to shine through without any rough edges.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessbiscuit notesrestrained hops

Taste

The palate opens with smooth caramel and roasted grain character, grounding the beer with moderate body. Mid-palate brings toasted bread and subtle malt depth, while noble hops offer measured bitterness that cleanses without overpower. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering toast and grain.

caramel-forwardsmooth maltgentle bitternessdry finish

Finish

Medium-length finish with caramel and toast fading gradually into a crisp, dry aftertaste. The beer refreshes the palate without astringency.

medium dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maravillas Tostada

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 Maravillas Tostada

About American Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, toasty character as Maravillas Tostada will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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