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Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale

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🌍 Canada · North American Blonde Ale · One of 1 North American Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale is one of Canada's best-known beers, though its 'IPA' label is a marketing legacy rather than a stylistic descriptor. First brewed in 1820s Halifax, the modern product is a light, pale golden beer at 5% ABV with approximately 15–19 IBU — far milder and lighter in hop character than any contemporary IPA style. At the 2016 Canadian Brewing Awards it competed and placed in the 'North American Style Blonde or Golden Ale' category. A product of AB InBev via its Labatt subsidiary.

ABV
5%
IBU
19
SRM
golden5

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
100%
refreshing
100%
crisp
70%
dry
60%
hoppy
60%
light
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
citrusy
50%
smooth
50%
fruity
40%
full-bodied
40%

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Serve & Enjoy

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

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

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