Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Pale Ale
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Bass 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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bass Pale Ale
◎ Appearance
Bass Pale Ale presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays bright, inviting color typical of classic British pale ales, with lively carbonation evident in steady bubbles rising through the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by herbal, earthy hop character with subtle fruity notes and a hint of biscuit malt sweetness. Expect classic British hop aromatics with a clean, refreshing quality that hints at the balanced brewing philosophy behind this iconic ale.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with smooth malt sweetness balanced by assertive but refined hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals biscuity, grain-forward character with crisp hop definition, while the finish transitions into a lingering, dry bitter note that characterizes quality British pale ales.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and dry with a pronounced lingering bitterness that gradually fades. This lengthy aftertaste showcases the beer's hop pedigree while maintaining excellent drinkability.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Bass Pale Ale