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CRAK DDH Pale Ale

CRAK Brewery
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Double dry-hopped with hops from CRAK's own farm in Campodarsego — a bright, sessionable pale ale that packs serious hop character into a refreshing 5.0% package. Straw-gold with a hazy sheen; aromas of fresh citrus peel, pine and light tropical fruit. The palate is balanced between a lean malt base and lively hop flavour, finishing crisp and refreshing with a clean bitterness. The DDH process adds an aromatic intensity rarely found in pale ales of this strength.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
hoppy
piney
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CRAK DDH Pale Ale

Appearance

Straw-gold in color with a distinctive hazy sheen that speaks to the unfiltered character typical of dry-hopped pale ales. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation lifts through the body, giving the beer an inviting, effervescent presence.

straw-goldhazyfine carbonationpersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus peel—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate—layered beneath a resinous pine character that anchors the profile. Secondary notes of light tropical fruit, suggesting passionfruit and melon, emerge as the beer warms. The double dry-hop treatment from CRAK's own farm creates an aromatic intensity that rises above what the modest ABV might suggest.

fresh citrus peelpiney resintropical fruitfarm-fresh hops

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the lean malt base providing just enough sweetness and body to frame the hop character without interference. The mid-palate showcases lively hop flavors—more citrus and pine, with subtle green herbal notes—while maintaining excellent balance. Bitterness arrives measured and clean at 38 IBUs, finishing with a refreshing snap rather than lingering harshness.

balancedcitrus-forwardclean bitterlean malt

Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with the carbonation and lingering hop bitterness creating a refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip. No astringency or rough edges; the beer leaves the palate clean and ready.

crisprefreshingdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of CRAK DDH 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 CRAK DDH 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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as CRAK DDH Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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