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Chopfab Pale Ale

Doppelleu Boxer AG
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🌍 Switzerland · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
floral
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Chopfab 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 Chopfab 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, 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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