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Birrificio Fiorentino Pale Ale

Birrificio Fiorentino
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Birrificio Fiorentino's flagship — an unfiltered, unpasteurised craft pale ale brewed with Tuscan character in Bagno a Ripoli just outside Florence. Citrusy and approachable with a balanced malt backbone and a clean, moderately bitter finish. The result of meticulous craftsmanship from a small brewery dedicated to bringing superior quality beer to Tuscan tables.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birrificio Fiorentino Pale Ale

Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with slight haziness characteristic of an unfiltered brew. The head forms with moderate density and persists as a fine collar around the glass rim, leaving delicate lacing on the wall. Carbonation is evident but restrained, appropriate to the beer's approachable character.

pale goldenunfiltered hazepersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—balanced by subtle herbaceous Edelhopfen characteristics. A soft Malz base emerges beneath, adding light bready and cereal notes without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no phenolic or off-flavors from the unpasteurized fermentation.

citrus zestherbal hopsbready Malzclean fermentation

Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing bite of citrus that carries through the mid-palate, supported by a balanced Malz foundation with bready character. Bitterness develops steadily but remains moderate, finishing at 38 IBUs without astringency. The texture is clean and smooth, allowing the interplay between hop and Malz to remain the focal point.

citrus-forwardbalanced Malzmoderate bitternesssmooth body

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately bitter, with citrus notes lingering as the Malz sweetness fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing without any residual harshness.

dry finishlingering citrusclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Birrificio Fiorentino 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 Birrificio Fiorentino 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 citrusy, clean, hoppy character as Birrificio Fiorentino Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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