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Moritz Castanya

Spain·Brown Ale
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A brown ale from Moritz, the brewery that has been brewing in Barcelona since 1856. Its brewery on Ronda Sant Antoni opened in 1864 and was redesigned by the architect Jean Nouvel in 2011.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastynuttycaramel
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and hazelnut aromas, layered with subtle caramel and breadiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moritz Castanya

◎ Appearance

A deep amber-brown ale with a warm chestnut hue, displaying excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. Fine carbonation generates a lively sparkle, while the foam clings to the glass with good retention, leaving distinct lacing on the walls.

deep chestnut brownclear, well-carbonatedpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and hazelnut aromas, layered with subtle caramel and breadiness. Noble hops provide a restrained floral undertone that frames rather than dominates, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet typical of a well-crafted brown ale.

toasted grain, hazelnutcaramel, bread crustrestrained noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation of toasted malz and nutty character, followed by gentle caramel sweetness in the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness from Edelhopfen (24 IBU) arrives cleanly without harshness, maintaining a soft, rounded mouthfeel throughout.

smooth, malty entrytoasted hazelnut, caramelgentle, clean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and graceful, with fading notes of toast and walnut lingering pleasantly. A light, lingering bitterness and residual breadiness create a satisfying, complete conclusion.

dry, lingering toastwalnut fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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