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Chopfab Pale Ale

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Switzerland's best-selling craft Pale Ale — the beer that introduced Swiss supermarket shoppers to craft beer. Citrusy and aromatic with gentle hop bitterness. Available at Migros and Coop nationwide. The gateway craft beer for the Swiss market.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfloral
citrusy
clean
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit peel predominate—supported by subtle floral undertones from noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chopfab Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and good transparency. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and even lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively without being aggressive.

pale goldenbright and clearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit peel predominate—supported by subtle floral undertones from noble hops. Clean malt backbone provides gentle breadiness without asserting itself, and the overall character remains crisp and inviting without any oxidative or off-putting notes.

citrus forwardfloral hop notesclean maltcrisp and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing with immediate citrus character balanced by a light, grainy malt sweetness. Mid-palate develops a genteel bitterness from the hop charge, neither aggressive nor subtle—measured and well-integrated. The finish is dry and thirst-quenching, with the bitterness resolving into a lingering citric fade.

balanced bitternesscitrusy throughoutcrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with the hop bitterness gradually receding into a subtle citrus persistence. No harsh phenolics or astringency; the aftertaste remains clean and inviting.

dry and cleanmoderate lengthlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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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, floral character as Chopfab Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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