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Ale Asylum Hopalicious

Ale Asylum
United States·American Pale Ale
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Ale Asylum's flagship pale ale and Madison's most popular craft beer. Cascade and Centennial hops with citrus, floral and a clean hop-forward finish. Hopalicious is Wisconsin's approachable entry-level hop beer — the gateway to Ale Asylum's more aggressive lineup.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyfloral
clean
hoppy
floral
citrusy
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic American hop character with prominent citrus notes—think grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with delicate floral undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ale Asylum Hopalicious

◎ Appearance

Hopalicious presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a brilliant shine. A clean white head forms readily and maintains good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates fine, persistent bubbles.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American hop character with prominent citrus notes—think grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with delicate floral undertones. Cascade and Centennial hops deliver a balanced, inviting aromatics without overwhelming the subtle malt backbone beneath.

citrus forwardfloralgrapefruitclean hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus flavors that transition smoothly into the mid-palate's balanced hop bitterness. Medium body and light grain sweetness frame the 47 IBUs perfectly, providing structure without heaviness, leading to a dry, hop-driven conclusion.

hoppycitrus-drivenbalanced bitternesscrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully without harshness. This is an exceptionally approachable gateway beer that leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

cleandrybright finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 clean, hoppy, floral character as Ale Asylum Hopalicious will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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