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Silberpfeil

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Lively hop notes of grapefruit, star fruit, cinchona bark and pine resin dominate a solid malt base; herbs join in the aroma, and grapefruit meets a noticeable bitterness. Cascade leads the hopping, joined by the less pushy Ahtanum and Mandarin Bavaria. It took long tinkering and plenty of trials to get there, and it is fermented with a top-fermenting pale ale yeast.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—prominent grapefruit and star fruit notes courtesy of the Cascade and Mandarin Bavaria hops.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silberpfeil

◎ Appearance

Silberpfeil presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and evident, contributing to the beer's lively visual presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—prominent grapefruit and star fruit notes courtesy of the Cascade and Mandarin Bavaria hops. Supporting layers of pine resin and cinchona bark add complexity, while herbal undertones and a clean pale ale yeast character round out the bouquet. The aromatic profile is fresh and inviting without being aggressive.

grapefruit, star fruitpine, herbalcitrus-forwardclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp with a solid malt foundation providing a touch of sweetness and body. Mid-palate builds toward a distinctive bitterness that integrates well with the citrus character, allowing grapefruit to echo on the palate. The Ahtanum and Cascade interplay creates a balanced tension between bright fruit and measured bitterness, finishing dry.

balanced bitternesscitrus biteclean palatestructured malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately lingering, with grapefruit notes persisting alongside a gentle herbal and resinous fade. Bitterness tapers smoothly without astringency, leaving a refreshing and inviting aftertaste.

dry finishcitrus persistenceherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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.

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