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Almasty Pale Ale

Almasty Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Almasty's approachable core pale — citrusy and refreshing, brewed in the Newburn area of Newcastle. Consistently rated among the best craft pale ales in the North East on Untappd.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Almasty Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with fresh lemon and grapefruit pith leading the way. A clean hop character underpins the aromatics, with subtle malt support providing a balanced, approachable foundation without any rough edges or oxidative notes.

citrus pithlemon, grapefruitclean hopbalanced

Taste

The palate opens with refreshing citrus and a crisp, dry structure that carries through the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness from noble hops builds gradually, finishing with a clean, mineral quality that leaves no cloying aftertaste. The malt backbone is restrained but present, allowing hop character to remain in focus.

citrus-forwardcrisp, drymoderate bitternessmineral finish

Finish

Medium-short finish with lingering citrus notes and a pleasant drying sensation. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without fatigue.

citrus persistencedry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Almasty 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 Almasty Pale Ale

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 refreshing, citrusy, clean character as Almasty Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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