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Segua

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A red ale named after a Costa Rican folk legend. Cascade hops during boiling give a finely balanced bitterness with fruit aromas, spicy and floral notes, and a subtle malty finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralhoppy
fruity
floral
hoppy
spicy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe citrus and stone fruit character from the Cascade hops, followed by pronounced floral and subtle spice notes.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Segua

◎ Appearance

Segua presents a clear, amber-red body with bright translucency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout the glass.

amber-red, clearmoderate head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe citrus and stone fruit character from the Cascade hops, followed by pronounced floral and subtle spice notes. Beneath lies a clean malty foundation with light caramel undertones, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet without harsh hop bite.

citrus, stone fruitfloral, spicy notesclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

Cascade hops deliver a finely balanced bitterness on entry, complemented by fruity and floral hop character that develops across the mid-palate. The body remains light and crisp, with the malt providing subtle sweetness and warmth that frames rather than overwhelms the hop profile. Finishing notes lean toward gentle spice and lasting bitterness.

balanced bitternessfruity mid-palatelight, crisp body

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately dry, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Spice and citrus notes fade gradually, leaving a clean, slightly malty impression.

moderately drylingering hop character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

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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.

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