Mala Vida

Name: Mala Vida
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5bbf6c721603da9a718b4d75
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.13 (1448 reviews)

Specialty Beer 5.5 º 15 IBU

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Mala Vida is a sophisticated Irish Red Ale that bridges the gap between craft beer and fine wine. A base of Czech Pilsner and toasted Cararoma malts creates a sweet, biscuity foundation, while Challenger hops provide structural bitterness. Floral Willamette and spicy Mount Hood hops offer a delicate counterpoint to the rich infusion of Mala Vida red wine—a blend of Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Tempranillo. Aging in French and American oak contributes elegant vanilla notes and a refined wood character. This unfiltered ale finishes with a lingering vinous astringency, balancing toasted malt complexity with the soul of a Spanish crianza.

Appearance. Medium reddish-copper with ruby highlights; dense, very persistent off-white head; hazy and unfiltered with visible yeast sediment.

Aroma. Moderate malt intensity featuring toast and toffee; distinct vanilla and light oak presence; low floral and spicy hop notes; subtle vinous esters reminiscent of dark berries.

Taste. Initial impression of toffee and toasted grain; complex vanilla and subtle wood flavors; moderate bitterness from the hop profile; floral and spicy hop flavors; finishes medium-dry with a lingering vinous astringency and roasted malt notes.

Mouthfeel. Medium body; low carbonation providing a soft texture; smooth with a light tannic astringency; minimal alcohol warmth.

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