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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
clean
malty
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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