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Alfea

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The house pale ale from Trieste's most charming microbrewery, brewed metres from the tap in the ancient Cavana fishing district — the neighbourhood where James Joyce spent years during his Trieste sojourn. Alfea is an unfiltered, sessionable pale ale with a gentle bitterness, light cereal body and a clean finish: the perfect companion to the complimentary horseradish tapas and prosciutto served at the brewery bar.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
bready
wheat
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean citrus notes—a gentle brightness of lemon and grapefruit—layered over a soft, bready malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alfea

◎ Appearance

Alfea presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of its unfiltered nature. A white, fine-grained head forms readily and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it settles. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, inviting visual profile.

pale goldenunfiltered hazefine head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean citrus notes—a gentle brightness of lemon and grapefruit—layered over a soft, bready malt foundation. Light floral and herbal undertones from noble hops complement without overwhelming, while the unfiltered character adds a subtle grain-forward earthiness. There is no harsh alcohol or acetone presence, only a crisp, inviting cleanliness.

citrus forwardbready grainherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is immediately smooth and sessionable, with a delicate cereal sweetness that grounds the beer's entry. A restrained but perceptible bitterness emerges mid-palate—around 35 IBU—providing structure without aggression, while citrus and light wheat notes weave through. The body remains light and crisp throughout, finishing with a clean, slightly dry character that invites the next sip.

smooth drinkinggentle bitternesscereal maltcitrus-wheat balance

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a mild herbal bitterness that fades gracefully. A subtle grain-forward dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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