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Sierra Andina Quinua Pale Ale

Sierra Andina Brewing Company
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🌍 Peru · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The world's only quinoa Pale Ale — brewed with Andean quinoa grain and glacial Cordillera Blanca water at 3,050m altitude. The quinoa adds a subtle earthiness and creamy body alongside American hop citrus. Sierra Andina Quinua is the most uniquely Peruvian beer in the world.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sierra Andina Quinua Pale Ale

Appearance

Light golden hue with good transparency and a fine, white head that settles into a delicate collar. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout, with steady bubbles rising through the clear body. Schaumhaftung is modest but persistent, leaving thin traces of lacing.

light goldenclearfine white headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—backed by subtle herbal hop character. Below the hops lies a gentle earthiness from the quinoa grain, adding an earthy minerality without dominating. Clean and straightforward, with no yeast esters or oxidation.

citrus forwardherbal hopsearthy mineralityclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the American hops delivering immediate citrus brightness. The mid-palate develops a creamy, slightly grainy body from the quinoa, which softens the bitterness and adds subtle umami depth. Moderate bitterness (38 IBU) sits in balance with clean Malz sweetness, finishing dry without harshness.

bright citruscreamy bodymoderate bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with citrus and hop character fading smoothly into a dry, mineral aftertaste. The earthy quinoa note lingers gently without becoming astringent.

drycitrus fademineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sierra Andina Quinua Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Sierra Andina Quinua Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, earthy, hoppy character as Sierra Andina Quinua Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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