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7Brau Pale Ale

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7Brau's flagship — an approachable American Pale Ale distributed across Korea's convenience store network. Citrus and floral hop character over a clean malt base. Korea's most widely available craft pale ale and the most accessible entry point into Korean craft brewing.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
citrusy
malty
fruity
Aroma
A vibrant hop-forward nose dominated by bright citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and lemon zest—with underlying floral and herbal undertones characteristic of classic American hop varieties.
also:herbal,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 7Brau Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The beer displays a crisp white head with solid retention, indicating proper carbonation and freshness. Well-balanced carbonation presents as fine, persistent bubbles throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A vibrant hop-forward nose dominated by bright citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and lemon zest—with underlying floral and herbal undertones characteristic of classic American hop varieties. Clean malt aromas provide a subtle grainy backbone without any distracting off-notes, allowing the hop character to shine.

citrus zestfloral hopsherbalclean malt

◐ Taste

A crisp, refreshing entry with immediate citrus and pine hop flavors balanced by a light caramel malt sweetness. The mid-palate maintains excellent drinkability with a moderate bitterness (35 IBU) that complements rather than overwhelms the clean grain character. The light body allows all flavors to express clearly without heaviness.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisplight-bodied

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering pine and herbal notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

clean finishdrylingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About American Pale Ale

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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 hoppy, clean, floral character as 7Brau Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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