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Grapefruit and hop aromas meet a dry finish and a fine bitterness in this golden Pale Ale, a top-fermented, gluten-free beer at 4.8% ABV. The Puidoux brewery calls it the beer where it defines balance itself: malty body, thirst-quenching bitterness and fruity aromas, a golden sip with a wink to the wild, hoppy open spaces of the Far West.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced grapefruit and citrus notes that blend seamlessly with clean noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pépite

◎ Appearance

Pépite presents a luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that cling evenly to the glass, demonstrating good foam retention and stable carbonation throughout the pour.

golden, clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced grapefruit and citrus notes that blend seamlessly with clean noble hop character. A subtle malty sweetness provides foundation without dominating, while the overall impression remains crisp and inviting—no yeast cloudiness or off-notes.

grapefruit, citrusnoble hopsclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is refreshing and light-bodied with balanced malty structure that supports rather than overwhelms. The mid-palate develops hoppy bitterness and fruity complexity, finishing with a dry, crisp sensation that cuts through cleanly and leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with dry hoppy notes persisting gently on the palate. Residual bitterness fades smoothly, leaving only a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

dry aftertasteshort to medium
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
73
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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