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APA Francesco

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Mostodolce's flagship APA — named after Francesco, one of the brewery's founding members, and rated 3.6 on Untappd with over 250 check-ins. Citrusy and hop-forward with a clean finish, this unfiltered pale ale from Prato has come into its own over the years as one of Tuscany's most consistently excellent everyday beers. Available on tap at beer bars across Florence and Tuscany.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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
malty
fruity
bready
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose—primarily grapefruit and orange zest with undertones of lemon.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for APA Francesco

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow body with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale. The unfiltered nature allows subtle light diffusion without haziness, presenting a clean and inviting visual profile.

golden yellowcleargood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose—primarily grapefruit and orange zest with undertones of lemon. Noble hop character comes through cleanly without grassy or vegetal edges. A subtle malt backbone provides gentle biscuit and breadlike notes that support without overshadowing the hop-driven aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardnoble hopsgrapefruitbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and moderate hop bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than aggressively. Mid-palate reveals malty sweetness and a touch of white bread character, creating balance. The 38 IBU bitterness lingers as a dry, refreshing counterpoint without becoming harsh or lingering unpleasantly.

balanced bitternesscitrus bitemalty sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

Clean and relatively short, with bitterness fading to a refreshing, citrus-tinged aftertaste. The finish exemplifies drinkability—crisp enough to refresh but never austere.

cleanrefreshingshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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.

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