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River Down

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Blonde ale named after the Rio Abajo neighborhood where the brewery is located. Light, refreshing, and approachable with subtle hop character — one of Casa Bruja's two flagship beers.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by subtle noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for River Down

◎ Appearance

River Down presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean brilliance. The head forms quickly and persists with gentle lacing on the glass, while fine carbonation rises steadily through the body. The overall presentation is inviting and approachable, reflecting the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by subtle noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes without aggression. A light, bready malt foundation provides gentle sweetness and grain character in the background. The overall aromatics remain delicate and balanced, inviting the drinker without overwhelming.

floral hop noteslight malt sweetnessherbal undertoneclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with the malt providing a soft, slightly sweet entry that avoids heaviness. Moderate hop bitterness (38 IBU) arrives in the mid-palate with subtle citrus and herbal complexity, remaining restrained and well-integrated. The finish is dry without harshness, allowing the interplay of malt and hop to remain harmonious throughout.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessmalt-forwarddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, with lingering dryness and a faint noble hop impression. No cloying residue or aftertaste remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dryhop lingering
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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