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BeerRiff Pale Ale

BeerRiff Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic. Soft and juicy with pineapple and passionfruit character. Vegan friendly. BeerRiff's approachable marina pale — unfiltered and always fresh from the Swansea taproom overlooking the marina.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BeerRiff Pale Ale

Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a pale, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The beer presents a natural haze from its unfiltered state, imparting a soft, inviting cloudiness without opacity. A fine, persistent head forms readily, with good retention and delicate lacing around the glass.

golden-amberunfiltered, hazyfine carbonationgood head retention

Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct pineapple and passionfruit character from the Citra and Mosaic dry hopping. The noble hops deliver a clean, herbal complexity beneath the fruit, while soft malt provides a gentle, nearly imperceptible foundation that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

pineapple, passionfruitcitrus-forwardclean herbal hopsoft malt backbone

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, juicy entry that carries the tropical fruit character through the mid-palate without cloying sweetness. A moderate bitterness develops steadily, balancing the fruit and refreshing the mouth, while a hint of stone fruit adds dimension. The beer finishes with a dry, clean sensation that invites the next sip.

juicy tropical fruitmoderate bitternesscrisp, refreshingstone fruit undertone

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually. A light, refreshing aftertaste persists without any harsh phenolic or unpleasant residue, leaving the palate ready for food or another pour.

dry, clean finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BeerRiff Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with BeerRiff Pale Ale

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, dry character as BeerRiff Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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