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Bernabé Golden Ale

Mateo & Bernabé
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Mateo & Bernabé's approachable everyday beer — a handcrafted golden ale with sparkling gold-copper colour. Sweet, fruity, and citrusy with a surprising finish. The perfect introduction to La Rioja's craft scene for wine drinkers.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bernabé Golden Ale

Appearance

A bright sparkling gold with copper undertones, presenting excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head with good lacing retention. The carbonation is lively and evenly distributed, creating a visually inviting pour characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

bright gold-copperexcellent claritypersistent headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon—layered over a subtle fruity backdrop. A gentle malty sweetness provides foundation without masking the clean, approachable character that makes this ale accessible to a broad audience.

orange zestcitrus-forwardsubtle malt sweetnessclean nose

Taste

The palate opens with balanced fruitiness and a pronounced citrus character that carries through the mid-palate. Moderate noble hop bitterness (38 IBU) integrates smoothly with a supporting malt body, neither overpowering nor fading—a well-proportioned interplay that maintains drinkability throughout.

balanced fruit and citrusmoderate bitternessmalt backbonesmooth integration

Finish

The finish is clean and slightly crisp, with citrus notes lingering gently into the aftertaste. A refreshing quality emerges without astringency, leaving the palate pleasantly quenched and ready for the next sip.

clean finishlingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bernabé Golden 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 Bernabé Golden 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 fruity, citrusy, sweet character as Bernabé Golden Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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