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Segua

Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Co.
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🌍 Costa Rica · American Amber Ale · One of 56 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

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
citrusy
floral
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Segua

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 Segua

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 fruity, floral, hoppy character as Segua will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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