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Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale

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Anderson Valley's approachable pale ale — named after the Poleeko tribe of the Anderson Valley area. Cascade and Centennial hops deliver citrus and floral character over a balanced pale malt base with a clean, refreshing finish. Poleeko Gold is the everyday session pale from one of California's most respected craft breweries.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus and floral hop character from Cascade and Centennial varieties, with prominent grapefruit and subtle pine notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Poleeko Gold presents a bright, golden hue with excellent clarity and a light straw-like luminosity characteristic of quality pale ales. A white, modest head forms and dissipates quickly, revealing fine carbonation and a clean, inviting appearance.

bright goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus and floral hop character from Cascade and Centennial varieties, with prominent grapefruit and subtle pine notes. A clean malt backdrop provides light caramel sweetness without overpowering the refreshing hop-forward aromatics.

citrus forwardfloral hopsgrapefruitpiney

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with bright citrus flavors and balanced hop bitterness that builds smoothly through the mid-palate. Subtle caramel malt sweetness provides backbone without heaviness, while herbal and grassy notes add complexity to this approachable, well-integrated profile.

citrus-forwardcrisp and balancedgentle bitternessclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and refreshing with a clean departure that invites another sip. Lingering citrus and herbal notes fade gracefully without bitterness overstaying its welcome.

dry finishcleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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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, clean character as Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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