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Aero is an American pale ale built around American hops. It is pale and bright, and the nose opens with grapefruit, mango and lime over a resinous note, plus a light balsamic touch. On the palate the soft malt and the firm hop character sit in balance, and the finish is clean and slightly bitter. The beer is declared gluten-free.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2020
Brussels Beer Challenge
Pale&Amber Ale : American Pale Ale
Gold · 2023
Birra dell'Anno
Cat. 13 – Birre chiare e ambrate, alta fermentazione, basso grado alcolico, luppolate, di ispirazione americana (American Pale Ale)
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge (Pale&Amber Ale : American Pale Ale)
★Gold — Birra dell'Anno (Cat. 13 – Birre chiare e ambrate, alta fermentazione, basso grado alcolico, luppolate, di ispirazione americana (American Pale Ale))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyresinousclean
citrusy
resinous
clean
hoppy
malty
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lime—layered over tropical mango character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aero

◎ Appearance

Aero presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness throughout the glass. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation evident in steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lime—layered over tropical mango character. A resinous hop quality anchors the bouquet, complemented by a subtle balsamic undertone that adds complexity and slight herbal depth.

citrus, grapefruit, limetropical mangoresinous hopsbalsamic note

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with soft malt providing a gentle foundation. The mid-palate showcases firm American hop character in balance with the pale malt base, delivering both flavor presence and restraint. Bitterness is clean and measured, never aggressive.

soft malt basefirm hop characterbalancedclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a lingering trace of hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, fading without astringency.

dry finishclean, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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.

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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, resinous, clean character as Aero will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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