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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Spain's benchmark American Pale Ale and DouGall's most iconic beer — released in 2012 and named after the Liérganes area code. Amber in colour with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits like mango. Light bitterness, low alcohol, and perfect balance. Unfiltered, unpasteurized, gluten-free. Consistently voted one of Spain's best craft beers for over a decade.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

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
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 942

Appearance

A pale golden amber hue with excellent transparency and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, with a steady stream of bubbles rising through the clear body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, befitting a well-crafted pale ale.

pale golden amberclear, brightpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean, assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit rind—layered with tropical stone fruit character, particularly mango and peach. Beneath the hop expression lies a subtle grainy Malz foundation that supports without overwhelming. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous, with no harsh or oxidative notes despite the unfiltered, unpasteurized format.

citrus zesttropical fruitclean Edelhopfengrainy backbone

Taste

The palate opens with a balanced interplay of light, crisp grain sweetness and measured hop bitterness that neither dominates nor recedes. Mid-palate development reveals more citrus and stone fruit character, maintaining the refreshing, dry trajectory established on entry. The 38 IBU bitterness resolves cleanly without astringency, leaving a light, thirst-quenching sensation that invites the next sip.

balanced bitter-sweetcitrus forwarddry finishlight body

Finish

The finish is short to medium, with bitterness fading smoothly into a dry, slightly fruity aftertaste. A lingering suggestion of citrus pith and grain persists briefly before the beer concludes with refreshing clarity.

clean, dryfading citrusthirst-quenching
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 942

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 942

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 hoppy, citrusy, fruity character as 942 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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