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Ale 208

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Named for Idaho's 208 area code, Ale 208 is a session pale ale built for crushability — 4.5%, light-bodied, tropical and citrus-forward with a clean, gentle finish. No ego, no fuss; just approachable American craft beer that tastes like a good day outdoors.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest predominate—followed by subtle tropical fruit undertones of pineapple and melon.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ale 208

◎ Appearance

Ale 208 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, inviting luminosity. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, even lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to an overall crisp and fresh visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest predominate—followed by subtle tropical fruit undertones of pineapple and melon. A light, clean malt backbone emerges on closer inspection, with grassy, herbal hop character adding definition without aggression. No yeast-derived esters or phenols intrude; the overall impression is crisp and straightforward.

citrus zesttropical fruitgrassy hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with a light body that avoids any harshness. The palate develops citrus and subtle tropical character through the mid-palate, supported by gentle malt sweetness that balances the 38 IBU bitterness without overwhelming it. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a mild herbal bite that encourages another sip.

gentle bitternesslight-bodiedcitrus-drivenbalanced sweet-bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick to fade, leaving behind dry citrus notes and a whisper of hoppy character. No harshness or astringency lingers; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

dryquick fadecitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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