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A classic light-coloured American pale ale with a citrus-and-resin profile, tropical fruit notes and a dash of spice in the background. Columbus, Simcoe, Amarillo and Ekuanot supply the hops, while Extra Pale Maris Otter joins pale ale and caramel malts in the grist. The brewery's own line is simply: a classic pale APA.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouscitrusytropical
resinous
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive resin and citrus notes from Columbus and Simcoe, layered with tropical fruit character from Amarillo and Ekuanot.
also:spicy,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Common Sense

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that forms a delicate lacework around the glass as you drink. Bright carbonation rises steadily, conveying a lively, well-attenuated character. The light body is immediately apparent from the glass.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive resin and citrus notes from Columbus and Simcoe, layered with tropical fruit character from Amarillo and Ekuanot. Beneath the bold hop presence sits a clean, restrained malt foundation with subtle caramel undertones. A whisper of spice rounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the blend.

citrus resintropical fruitclean malt baseblack pepper spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus acidity and pronounced resinous bitterness that builds steadily across the mid-palate. Extra Pale Maris Otter and pale ale malts contribute a lean, biscuity sweetness that balances without masking the hop intensity. The 28 IBU delivers genuine bite rather than harsh astringency, allowing tropical undertones to emerge on the sides of the tongue.

citrus forwarddry resinbiscuit maltmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Crisp and clean, with a lingering hop dryness that fades to a faint caramel echo. The finish is refreshing rather than heavy, inviting another sip.

dry finishhop persistencerefreshing
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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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

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