hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Bernabé Golden Ale

Mateo & Bernabé
Spain·American Pale Ale·Rank 5 of 17 · The Best Spanish Pale Ales
Tap to rate

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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon—layered over a subtle fruity backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bernabé Golden Ale

More from Mateo & Bernabé

Mateo Rioja Barrel Porter
Mateo Weizen
Mateo Weizen
Hefeweizen
5.2%·Mild
Find matches →

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.

FEATURED IN

Compare with another beer →Explore all American Pale Ale beers in hopIQ →Browse Spain beers →