Octavo Arte’s Guerrera Segoviana is a refreshing American Wheat Beer that introduces a rustic complexity through the inclusion of rye. This pale yellow ale balances a soft, bready wheat malt base with a distinctive earthy and peppery spice characteristic of rye. Designed for high sessionability during the summer, it maintains a clean fermentation profile devoid of yeast esters. The firm bitterness, measured at 35 IBU, provides a crisp counterpoint to the grainy sweetness, resulting in a balanced and bright profile. Inspired by the field workers of Segovia, it delivers a refreshing, dry finish that emphasizes its artisanal grain-forward character.
Appearance.Pale yellow (SRM 3-4) with a slight, natural haze. Topped with a white, fine-textured head that exhibits moderate retention.
Aroma.Moderate intensity with a prominent grainy and bready wheat character. The addition of rye provides a distinct peppery and spicy secondary note. Fermentation is clean and neutral, lacking the banana and clove phenols typical of German varieties, with a very low floral hop presence.
Taste.Initial bready and doughy wheat flavors lead into a rustic, spicy rye mid-palate. A moderate hop bitterness provides structure and balance against the light malty sweetness. The profile is clean and straightforward, finishing dry and refreshing with a lingering touch of peppery grain.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is notably low for the style, providing a soft mouthfeel without any perceptible alcohol warmth or astringency.