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Cierzo Pale Ale

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Cierzo's approachable Pale Ale — the gateway craft beer for Zaragoza's population transitioning from Ambar to craft. Balanced, citrusy, and refreshing. Served fresh from the tank at the Casco Antiguo brewpub.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—underpinned by a clean, grassy hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cierzo Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Cierzo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and persists with fine carbonation, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The overall impression is clean and inviting.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—underpinned by a clean, grassy hop character. Soft malt undertones provide a subtle sweetness without dominance, while the overall profile remains fresh and balanced, with no yeast-derived esters.

citrus zestherbal hopsclean maltrefreshing

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and well-defined, with citrus acidity meeting a balanced bitterness that sits comfortably at moderate intensity. Mid-palate reveals light malt structure and stone fruit notes, finishing with a gentle hoppy bite that builds gradually without harshness. The overall effect is dry and approachable.

citrus forwardbalanced bitternesslight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with citrus and hop bitterness fading gradually into a dry, slightly fruity aftertaste. No residual sweetness or harsh astringency mars the experience.

drylingering citrussmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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

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