Anspach & Hobday Pale Ale
The Pale Ale sits between the old and the new: as light and crisp as the pale ales of earlier centuries, but hopped with the American varieties Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. The brewery chose them so the beer would stand apart from its English-hopped Ordinary Bitter without crowding the bigger IPA. The result is hop-forward and fruity yet sessionable at 4.4 %. It was among the first beers Anspach & Hobday put into cans, in 2020.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Anspach & Hobday Pale Ale
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, fruity, light character as Anspach & Hobday Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.