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Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale

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Despite the name, this is a pale golden ale of moderate strength rather than a hop-driven beer. It pours clear and light gold with a white head. The nose is restrained: light fruit, bready malt and a floral hop note. On the palate a soft cereal-grain sweetness meets subtle herbal and spicy accents, and the producer itself points to a faint hint of black liquorice. Bitterness stays mild, the body is slender, and the finish is clean and smooth.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2016
Canadian Brewing Awards
North American Style Blonde or Golden Ale
★Bronze — Canadian Brewing Awards (North American Style Blonde or Golden Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralmalty
clean
floral
malty
herbal
bready
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, crisp grain notes underscored by subtle citrus and light floral hints.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A dense white head forms on the pour with fine, persistent bubbles that leave distinct lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, crisp grain notes underscored by subtle citrus and light floral hints. Edelhopfen character is restrained but present, suggesting a blend of noble and mild bittering varieties. Soft Malz sweetness rounds the profile without any yeast or adjunct aromas.

clean graincitrus notesfloral hopsdelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with bread-forward malt sweetness balanced by gentle Edelhopfen bitterness. Mid-palate remains smooth and crisp, with citrus and grain moving in parallel without dominance. Bitterness is measured at 22 IBU — sufficient for definition but far below contemporary IPA intensity.

bread maltcitrussmooth palaterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, fading to a lingering grain sweetness with a whisper of hop resins. Aftertaste remains refreshing and crisp, inviting immediate repetition.

dry finishgrain sweetnesscrisp
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale

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 Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale

About Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

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