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Alemerica the Beautiful

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Alemerica the Beautiful is a crowd-pleasing American Pale Ale from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago hop-forward brewery. It pours a clear, golden amber with a frothy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma bursts with quintessentially American hop character — bright citrus zest, ripe stone fruit, and a whisper of pine resin. On the palate, the beer is refreshingly medium-bodied, balancing a clean, bready malt backbone against waves of juicy tangerine and grapefruit. The bitterness is approachable yet present, keeping each sip lively. The finish is crisp and dry, with a pleasant lingering hop note that beckons another pour. A patriotically drinkable showcase of the Midwest craft brewing spirit.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
piney
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive American hop character, leading with bright citrus zest and ripe stone fruit notes—tangerine and peach dominate the volatile profile.
also:fruity,malty,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alemerica the Beautiful

◎ Appearance

Alemerica the Beautiful presents a clear, golden-amber body that catches the light with gentle brilliance. A frothy white head builds with the pour and clings to the glass with impressive persistence, leaving fine lacework down the sides. The carbonation is evident and lively, expressing itself in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

golden amberwhite headclear and brightpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive American hop character, leading with bright citrus zest and ripe stone fruit notes—tangerine and peach dominate the volatile profile. A subtle pine resin undertone rounds out the top, while a clean, grainy malt foundation anchors the bouquet without overwhelming the hops. The overall aromatic impression is fresh, inviting, and quintessentially varietal.

citrus zeststone fruitpine resinclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a medium body and clean malt backbone, offering a bready foundation that supports waves of juicy tangerine and grapefruit. Bitterness emerges as balanced and present—approachable yet distinctly perceptible—driving the mid-palate forward without harshness. The interplay between malt sweetness and hop character maintains equilibrium throughout, keeping each sip refreshing and lively.

medium-bodiedcitrus juicebalanced bitternessbready malt

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering hop notes that persist on the palate and invite the next sip. No warming alcohol or residual sweetness detracts; the beer closes clean and true to style.

dry finishlingering hopscrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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

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, peach character as Alemerica the Beautiful will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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